IELTS fees in Georgia
Fees come from the British Council's book your test page and its UKVI page, and match its live sessions in Tbilisi and Batumi. IDP has no Georgia country site, and the ielts.org centre finder for Georgia lists only British Council venues. Georgia is one of the few countries where the British Council publishes an IELTS Online fee.
| Test | Fee | Where |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic on computer | GEL 760 | Tbilisi, Batumi |
| IELTS General Training on computer | GEL 760 | Tbilisi, Batumi |
| IELTS Academic Online (at home) | GEL 760 | At home; not accepted for visas |
| IELTS for UKVI (Academic or General Training) | GEL 830 | Tbilisi |
| IELTS for UKVI Life Skills A1 or B1 | GEL 701 | Tbilisi |
Transfer, cancellation and refund rules
British Council Georgia (policy) refunds 75% if you cancel 15 or more days before the test and nothing within 14 days. Transfers are free 15 or more days out, cost 25% between 5 and 14 days, and are not allowed under 5 days. IELTS for UKVI and Life Skills follow the UKVI policy: 75% back more than 14 days out, 50% within 14 days but more than two days out, 25% within two days, nothing on test day.
Special consideration for illness or emergencies can be requested up to two calendar days after a missed test. See our IELTS cancel, reschedule and refund guide.
| Time before the test | Standard IELTS: cancel | Standard IELTS: transfer | IELTS for UKVI: cancel |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 days or more | 75% refund | Free | 75% refund |
| 5 to 14 days | No refund | 25% fee | 50% refund |
| Under 5 days, more than 2 | No refund | Not allowed | 50% refund |
| Within 2 days | No refund | Not allowed | 25% refund |
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How to pay and book IELTS in Georgia
Pay by card in the online booking system or by bank transfer, quoting your 15-digit reference number (it starts GE001), your name and test date; email the transfer receipt within three working days of registering or the booking is cancelled (British Council). Payments from banks sanctioned by the UK or other jurisdictions are frozen (dates page).
Results on computer take 1 to 2 days, IELTS Online 6 to 8 days, IELTS for UKVI up to 13 days and Life Skills up to 9 (results page). Before you pay, take a free IELTS mock test.
Frequently asked questions
What is the IELTS exam fee in Georgia in 2026?+
GEL 760 for IELTS Academic or General Training on computer, and for IELTS Academic Online, with the British Council, read on 13 October 2026.
How much is IELTS for UKVI in Georgia?+
GEL 830, in Tbilisi. Life Skills A1 or B1 costs GEL 701.
Does IDP run IELTS in Georgia?+
No. IDP has no Georgia site and ielts.org lists only British Council venues in Tbilisi and Batumi.
Can I pay the IELTS fee by bank transfer in Georgia?+
Yes. Quote your GE001 reference number, name and test date, and email the receipt within three working days.
Is the IELTS fee refundable in Georgia?+
75% back if you cancel 15 or more days before the test; nothing within 14 days unless special consideration is approved.
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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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