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New IELTS Exam Fees changes in September 2025

Effective Date: September 1, 2025

The IELTS exam fee update is now in effect across Abu Dhabi and Dubai. As of September 1, 2025, test takers are required to pay the revised IELTS exam fees in the UAE.

These changes include the addition of (2) two new IELTS test fees,

IELTS paper based exam fees (On Paper)
IELTS One Skill Retake fees (OSR)

IELTS Test Type	Current Fees	New Fees (Sept 1)
IELTS Academic on Paper	AED 1,370	AED 1,470
IELTS General on Paper	AED 1,370	AED 1,470
One Skill Retake	AED 900	AED 926.10

The adjustment enables IDP IELTS UAE to maintain high quality test delivery, improved support, and a seamless exam day experience for candidates.

Registration Open

With these updated fees already in effect, students planning to study, migrate, or work abroad are encouraged to secure their IELTS test dates early, as sessions for the coming months are open for booking.

Note – The revised fees include 5% VAT in accordance with UAE Federal Tax Authority regulations.

Details to Keep in Mind

Before selecting your test date, here’s what you need to know about the September 2025 IELTS exam fee changes, especially if you are preparing in Dubai or anywhere across the UAE.

These new exam fee changes apply to,

IELTS Academic – Paper Based Exam
IELTS General Training – Paper Based Exam

No changes are being made to,

IELTS Computer Based Exam Fees (remains the same)
IELTS UKVI Exam Fees (remains the same)
IELTS Life Skills Exam Fees (remains the same)

So, if your IELTS test is scheduled after September 1, 2025, the updated IELTS exam fee in UAE applies. But if your test date is before September 1, 2025, these fee changes will not affect you.

Key Details,

No increase in test duration, Still approx. 2 hours and 45 mins
No changes to UKVI and Life skills exam fees
Fast results, delivered within 2 to 3 days (no more than 5) for computer based IELTS
No changes to, IELTS Administrative Fees (Transfer, Reschedule, Cancel)

What’s Svarna doing about it?

Updating all current and future students about the new IELTS exam fee in Dubai
Encouraging students to make informed decisions based on their timelines
Offering real time strategy sessions, webinars, and expert video tutorials to prepare for IELTS in Dubai and Abu Dhabi

Whether you’re a first time test taker or preparing for a retake, Svarna Training Institute provides tailored resources to help both new and existing students succeed under the updated IELTS exam prices.

New IELTS Exam Fees changes in September 2025

Details to Keep in Mind

These new exam fee changes apply to,

No changes are being made to,

Key Details,

What’s Svarna doing about it?

IELTS Exam Fees September 2025 Changes Are Here. Book Your Exam Or Train with Svarna Institute.

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