IELTS Exam Fee in Philippines (2026): Full Price Table
By Aehtesham Mallick Reshad · Founder of IELTSbiz · Updated September 17, 2026
In short
The standard IELTS Academic or General Training test in Philippines costs PHP 14,206–14,470 (about US$230) as of September 2026, booked through British Council & IDP. The test is computer-delivered, with results in 1–5 days. Fees are set locally and change over time, so confirm the current amount on the official booking page before you pay.
IELTS fees in Philippines by test type
| Test type | Fee (PHP (₱)) |
|---|---|
| Academic / General Training | PHP 14,206–14,470 · about US$230 |
| IELTS for UKVI | PHP 14,480–16,230 |
| IELTS Life Skills | PHP 10,200–11,260 |
| One Skill Retake | PHP 8,500 |
Test providers
British Council & IDP
Delivery
Computer only
One Skill Retake
Available
Results
1–5 days (computer-delivered)
Widely available in Manila, Quezon City, Cebu, Davao, Baguio.
Always confirm the current fee
Fees are set locally by the British Council and IDP and can change (a mid-2026 price adjustment was flagged on the official pages), so confirm the current figure on the official booking page before paying. Paper-based IELTS was discontinued in the Philippines from 21 June 2026 — the test is now computer-delivered only, with the Speaking section still a face-to-face examiner interview. IELTS fees are set locally by the British Council and IDP and can change, so the figures above (verified September 2026) are a guide — the only reliable amount is the one shown on the official booking page for your test type on the day you book.
The cheapest test is the one you sit once
Whatever the fee, it buys one attempt — so the smartest money is spent walking in already at your target band. Work out the exact section scores you need, then close the gap before test day rather than paying to sit again. And if you fall half a band short in a single skill, the One Skill Retake is usually far cheaper than a full resit. For what else you may pay on top of the fee, see the IELTS exam fee and extra costs guide, or compare fees in every country.
Frequently asked questions
How much does IELTS cost in the Philippines in 2026?
As of September 2026, the standard IELTS Academic or General Training test costs PHP 14,206 with IDP and PHP 14,470 with the British Council. IELTS for UKVI is PHP 14,480–16,230 and UKVI Life Skills is around PHP 10,200–11,260. Fees are set locally and can change, so always confirm the current price on the official booking page before you pay.
Is IELTS still offered on paper in the Philippines?
No. From 21 June 2026 all IELTS tests in the Philippines are delivered on computer; the paper-based test has been discontinued as part of a worldwide change. Computer-delivered results are typically issued within about 1–5 days, and the Speaking test remains a face-to-face interview with a trained examiner.