How much is the IELTS exam fee in Canada in 2026?

IELTS for UKVI and IELTS Life Skills are only listed at two IDP venues in Canada: Vancouver (UKVI CAD 341, Life Skills CAD 238) and Markham, Ontario (UKVI CAD 368, Life Skills CAD 257).

IDP Canada says One Skill Retake costs between $199 and $229 without HST, depending on the centre, with no extra fee for a last-minute booking (IDP Canada). It can help for a university or professional body that accepts it, but IRCC says it does not accept IELTS One Skill Retake for Express Entry (IRCC).

IRCC accepts three English tests for Express Entry: CELPIP-General, IELTS General Training and PTE Core (IRCC language tests). IELTS Academic is not accepted. Your result must be less than two years old both when you complete your Express Entry profile and when you submit your PR application, and the Federal Skilled Worker minimum is CLB 7 in all four abilities.

PTE Core costs CAD 360 everywhere in Canada (PTE fee in Canada). Compare the two in IELTS General vs PTE Core for Canada, and see IELTS for Express Entry, IELTS for PNPs and IELTS for Canadian citizenship.

IDP Canada's page says centres handle cancellations slightly differently, so confirm with yours. Its stated rules: cancel 15 or more days before the test and get a refund less an administration charge; within 14 days the fee is not refunded. With a medical certificate within 5 days of a missed test, you can get a refund minus the local administration cost; special consideration can be requested up to two days after the test (IDP Canada).

ielts.org's global summary says a booking can be transferred once, to a date within three months (ielts.org). Book with a valid ID such as your passport, and upload a copy when booking. Before paying around CAD 380, take a free full IELTS mock test to check you are at CLB 7.