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(New) IELTS Exam Fees changes in December 2025

Effective Date: December 1, 2025

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

These changes include the addition of (4) four new IELTS test fees, 

1. IELTS UKVI on paper exam fees

2. IELTS UKVI on computer exam fees

3. IELTS Life Skills exam fees

4. IELTS UKVI One Skill Retake (OSR) fees

IELTS Test Type

Previous (Old) Fees

New Fees (December 1)

IELTS UKVI on paper exam

AED 1,450

AED 1,570

IELTS UKVI on computer exam

AED 1,450

AED 1,570

IELTS Life Skills exam

AED 710

AED 750

IELTS UKVI One Skill Retake (OSR)

AED 930

AED 990

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 December 2025 IELTS exam fee changes, especially if you are preparing in Dubai or anywhere across the UAE.

These new exam fee changes apply to,

  1. IELTS UKVI on paper exam
  2. IELTS UKVI on computer exam
  3. IELTS Life Skills exam
  4. IELTS UKVI One Skill Retake (OSR)

No changes are being made to,

  1. IELTS Academic exam (remains the same)

  2. IELTS General Training (remains the same)

So, if your IELTS test is scheduled after December 1, 2025, the updated IELTS exam fee in UAE applies.

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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