What the providers list for Afghanistan
The British Council Afghanistan site says the British Council in Afghanistan is currently closed and its in-country programmes are suspended. The ielts.org centre finder has no Afghanistan option, and IDP's country list does not include it. In Iran, our guide found no bookable session on 10 October 2026 (IELTS exam fee in Iran).
IELTS fees in the nearest countries
Pakistan and Uzbekistan figures come from our guides, read on official pages on 9 October 2026; Tajikistan's is from the ielts.org centre finder on 14 October 2026.
| Country | IELTS on computer | IELTS for UKVI | Cities near Afghanistan |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pakistan | PKR 75,600 (Islamabad, Karachi, Peshawar) | PKR 78,820 | Peshawar, Islamabad, Quetta |
| Uzbekistan | UZS 2,798,000 (BC), UZS 2,800,000 (IDP) | UZS 3,119,000 (British Council) | Termez, Tashkent |
| Tajikistan | TJS 2,150 (IDP) | Not listed | Dushanbe |
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Choosing a country
Pakistan has the most choice: the British Council runs IELTS in 20 cities, including Quetta, and IELTS for UKVI in 12 (IELTS test centres in Pakistan). In Uzbekistan both providers list Termez, on the Afghan border (IELTS exam fee in Uzbekistan). Tajikistan has one IDP centre in Dushanbe, with Academic and General Training on computer.
Check entry and visa requirements on the destination government's own website, and book with the passport you will carry on test day. Cancellation rules are in IELTS cancel, reschedule and refund rules.
Frequently asked questions
Can I take IELTS in Kabul?+
No. The British Council's Afghanistan office is closed, and no Afghan centre was listed on ielts.org on 14 October 2026.
Where is the nearest IELTS centre to Afghanistan?+
Peshawar and Quetta in Pakistan, Termez in Uzbekistan and Dushanbe in Tajikistan.
How much is IELTS in Pakistan?+
PKR 75,600 on computer in Islamabad, Karachi and Peshawar, and PKR 78,820 for IELTS for UKVI, as read on 9 October 2026.
Can I take IELTS in Iran instead?+
Our check on 10 October 2026 found no bookable IELTS session in Iran.
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