IELTS Exam Fee in Qatar (2026): Full Price Table
By Aehtesham Mallick Reshad · Founder of IELTSbiz · Updated September 24, 2026
In short
The standard IELTS Academic or General Training test in Qatar costs QAR 1,390 (about US$380) as of September 2026, booked through British Council & IDP. The test is computer-delivered, with results in 3–5 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 Qatar by test type
| Test type | Fee (QAR (ر.ق)) |
|---|---|
| Academic / General Training | QAR 1,390 · about US$380 |
| IELTS for UKVI | QAR 1,480 |
| IELTS Life Skills | QAR 740 |
| One Skill Retake | QAR 876 |
Test providers
British Council & IDP
Delivery
Computer only
One Skill Retake
Available
Results
3–5 days (computer)
Widely available in Doha, Al Rayyan, Duhail, West Bay.
Always confirm the current fee
The British Council publishes a single nationwide fee table for Qatar — QAR 1,390 for the standard test at a centre (now computer-delivered, as paper-based IELTS ended in mid-2026), with IELTS Academic Online slightly cheaper at QAR 1,290. IDP delivers IELTS through partner centres in Doha (such as IFI) and directs you to the centre pages for its pricing, so confirm the live fee on the official booking page before you pay. 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 Qatar in 2026?
As of September 2026, the British Council lists the standard IELTS Academic or General Training test at QAR 1,390 (about US$380), IELTS Academic Online at QAR 1,290, IELTS for UKVI at QAR 1,480, UKVI Life Skills at QAR 740, and One Skill Retake at QAR 876. IDP prices are set by its Doha partner centres. Fees change, so confirm the current figure on the official booking page before paying.
Can I retake just one section of IELTS in Qatar?
Yes. One Skill Retake is offered in Qatar at QAR 876 with the British Council, letting you re-sit a single skill — Listening, Reading, Writing or Speaking — within 60 days of a full computer-delivered test instead of paying for the whole exam again. Check eligibility with your test centre when you book.