IELTS fees in Cameroon
Figures come from the British Council's Cameroon booking page, its UKVI page and its booking system, which showed XAF 217,000 at every session in Yaoundé, Douala and Bamenda. IDP does not run IELTS in Cameroon.
The fee includes free access to the IELTS Ready Premium course and five extra Test Report Forms sent free to universities or immigration offices (you pay only courier charges). The official centre finder also lists IELTS on computer with Writing on paper at some Yaoundé and Douala venues, but the British Council did not publish a separate price for it.
| Test | Fee (British Council) |
|---|---|
| IELTS Academic or General Training on computer | XAF 217,000 |
| IELTS for UKVI (Academic or General Training) on computer | XAF 231,500 |
| IELTS for UKVI Life Skills | XAF 143,000 |
| One Skill Retake | Not published; book in the Test Taker Portal |
How to pay and what ID you need
You can pay online by bank card when you register, or register and then pay by bank transfer or direct deposit to the British Council's Standard Chartered Bank Cameroon account, quoting the booking reference you were emailed (British Council FAQ). The account details are on the booking page.
Cameroonians must use a passport or the final national identity card, not the temporary receipt; non-nationals need a passport. When booking you upload a copy, and for a national ID both sides must be scanned onto one PDF page. Under-18s need written consent from a parent or guardian.
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Transfer, cancellation and refund rules
Standard IELTS follows the British Council's Cameroon cancellation policy; cancel or transfer through the Test Taker Portal. Illness, bereavement and other exceptional circumstances can be raised with the test centre before the test or up to two calendar days after it, never after results are out; refunds can take 4 to 6 weeks.
IELTS for UKVI and Life Skills follow a separate policy: cancel more than 14 days ahead and you get 75% back, within 14 days but more than two days ahead 50%, within two days 25%, and nothing on or after test day. A UKVI booking can be transferred once, more than 14 days ahead, to a date within three months, and the centre may charge up to 25%. For a UK Skilled Worker or Health and Care Worker visa, the British Council lists the requirement as CEFR B2: at least 5.5 in each of the four parts of IELTS for UKVI. B1 still applies to people already on those routes before 8 January 2026 who are only extending. See IELTS for the UK Skilled Worker visa. Nurses and midwives heading for the UK should book IELTS Academic at a test centre. The Nursing and Midwifery Council says it does not accept IELTS Online or One Skill Retake, because all four skills must be tested in one sitting (NMC). Our IELTS for nurses in the UK guide has the scores.
| Time before the test | Transfer | Cancel |
|---|---|---|
| 15 days or more | Free | 75% refund (25% admin fee) |
| 5 to 14 days | Allowed, 25% admin fee | No refund |
| Under 5 days | Not allowed; treated as a cancellation | No refund |
Frequently asked questions
What is the IELTS exam fee in Cameroon in 2026?+
XAF 217,000 for IELTS Academic or General Training on computer at the British Council, read on 13 October 2026.
How much is IELTS for UKVI in Cameroon?+
XAF 231,500. IELTS for UKVI Life Skills costs XAF 143,000.
How do I pay the IELTS fee in Cameroon?+
By bank card online, or by bank transfer or deposit to the British Council's Standard Chartered Bank Cameroon account, quoting your booking reference.
Can I book IELTS with my national ID receipt?+
No. The British Council accepts only the final national identity card or a passport; receipts are refused.
Is the IELTS fee the same in Douala and Bamenda?+
Yes. The booking system showed XAF 217,000 in Yaoundé, Douala and Bamenda.
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Verified against the linked official sources on 13 October 2026. Rules change: confirm on the official page before you book or apply.
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