IELTS Exam Fee in Uzbekistan (2026): IDP & BC Prices
By Aehtesham Mallick Reshad · Founder of IELTSbiz · Updated October 23, 2026
In short
The standard IELTS Academic or General Training test in Uzbekistan costs UZS 2,798,000 (about US$237) as of October 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 Uzbekistan by test type
| Test type | Fee (UZS (soʻm)) |
|---|---|
| Academic / General Training | UZS 2,798,000 · about US$237 |
| IELTS for UKVI | UZS 3,119,000 |
| IELTS Life Skills | UZS 2,759,000 |
| One Skill Retake | Available — fee not published online · ask your test centre |
Test providers
British Council & IDP
Delivery
Computer only
One Skill Retake
Available
Results
1–5 days (computer-delivered)
Widely available in Tashkent, Samarkand, Bukhara, Andijan, Fergana.
Always confirm the current fee
The British Council raised its Uzbekistan fee in September 2026: its booking page now shows UZS 2,798,000 for IELTS Academic or General Training on computer (up from UZS 2,664,000), UZS 3,119,000 for UKVI and UZS 2,759,000 for UKVI Life Skills (checked 23 October 2026). IDP's Tashkent centre (Edu Action) listed UZS 2,665,000 in September; IDP's own fee page publishes no amount, so confirm it at booking. IELTS in Uzbekistan is computer-only. One Skill Retake is available at eligible computer-test centres, but its exact fee is not published online. IELTS fees are set locally by the British Council and IDP and can change, so the figures above (verified October 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 Uzbekistan in 2026?
Since September 2026 the British Council charges UZS 2,798,000 (roughly US$237) for IELTS Academic or General Training on computer, up from UZS 2,664,000. IDP's Tashkent centre listed UZS 2,665,000 (roughly US$225) in September. IELTS for UKVI is UZS 3,119,000 and UKVI Life Skills (A1/B1) is UZS 2,759,000, both at the British Council. Because fees are set locally and the som fluctuates, confirm the current price on the official booking page.
Can I take IELTS on paper in Uzbekistan, and is One Skill Retake available?
IELTS in Uzbekistan is currently delivered on computer only. One Skill Retake — letting you re-sit just one of the four skills within 60 days of a full computer test at an eligible centre — is offered, but the exact retake fee is not published online, so contact your test centre to confirm it.
How much is the IDP IELTS fee in Uzbekistan?
IDP's Tashkent test centre (Edu Action) listed IELTS on computer at UZS 2,665,000 per session in September 2026, below the British Council's new UZS 2,798,000. IDP's own Uzbekistan fee page does not publish an amount, so confirm it when you book. IDP also runs centres in Bukhara, Termez and Urgench, and every IDP centre in Uzbekistan offers the One Skill Retake.
How much is IELTS in Uzbekistan in dollars?
About US$225–237. At the 23 September 2026 rate of about UZS 11,817 to the dollar, the British Council's UZS 2,798,000 is roughly US$237 and IDP's UZS 2,665,000 roughly US$225. You pay in soʻm (online card payments to the British Council are taken in pounds sterling), so the dollar figure is for comparison only.
Can I get my IELTS fee refunded in Uzbekistan?
Yes, if you score well. Under Cabinet of Ministers resolution No. 209 of 13 April 2021, Uzbek citizens aged up to 31 who score IELTS 7.0 or higher can claim the full exam fee back through the my.gov.uz public-services portal, with proof of payment and the certificate; review takes up to 30 days.