IELTS fees in Côte d'Ivoire
Fees come from the ielts.org centre finder for the British Council's Abidjan venue. The British Council in Ghana says it also offers IELTS in Abidjan (Ghana dates page). Its Côte d'Ivoire booking page still showed older May 2026 sample sessions at EUR 293 and EUR 310, so check the price in the booking system before you pay. IDP does not run IELTS in Côte d'Ivoire.
| Test | Fee (ielts.org, 14 Oct 2026) |
|---|---|
| IELTS Academic or General Training on computer | EUR 317 |
| IELTS for UKVI Academic or General Training on computer | EUR 339 |
| IELTS for UKVI Life Skills A1 or B1 | EUR 216 |
What you need to book
The British Council's Côte d'Ivoire page asks for a valid passport or national ID card, uploaded as a clear scan when you register; under-18s need written consent from a parent or guardian. After booking you receive emails with the start time, the venue address and your Speaking date, plus IELTS Ready Premium preparation.
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Cancellation and refunds
The British Council did not publish a separate Côte d'Ivoire cancellation page that we could read. Its standard IELTS policy, published on its Senegal and Sierra Leone sites, gives 75% back if you cancel 15 or more days before the test and nothing within 14 days; confirm with the centre before you pay. 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 once results are out. The centre replies within seven working days, and refunds can take 4 to 6 weeks.
IELTS for UKVI and Life Skills follow the separate UKVI policy: cancel more than 14 days ahead for 75% back, within 14 days but more than two days ahead for 50%, within two days for 25%, and nothing on or after test day. A UKVI booking can be transferred only once, more than 14 days ahead, to a date within three months, and the centre may charge up to 25%. The British Council lists CEFR B2 for the UK Skilled Worker and Health and Care Worker visas: at least 5.5 in each of the four parts of IELTS for UKVI. B1 (4.0 in each part) still applies to people already on those routes before 8 January 2026 who are only extending (British Council). See IELTS for the UK Skilled Worker visa; nurses should also read IELTS for nurses in the UK.
| When you cancel | Refund (standard IELTS, British Council) |
|---|---|
| 15 or more days before the test | 75% (25% admin fee) |
| Within 14 days of the test | None, unless an exceptional-circumstances case is accepted |
Frequently asked questions
What is the IELTS exam fee in Côte d'Ivoire in 2026?+
EUR 317 for IELTS Academic or General Training on computer in Abidjan, according to ielts.org on 14 October 2026.
How much is IELTS for UKVI in Côte d'Ivoire?+
EUR 339. IELTS for UKVI Life Skills A1 or B1 costs EUR 216.
Is the IELTS fee in Ivory Coast paid in CFA francs?+
The official listing is in euros. Check the amount and payment options in the British Council booking system when you book.
Who runs IELTS in Côte d'Ivoire?+
The British Council, through its Ghana office, at one venue in Abidjan. IDP has no centre there.
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