How much is the IELTS exam fee in Japan?

Eiken (applications from 1 September 2026): you can change the date or venue free as often as you like up to 15 days before the test, or for 25% of the fee each time from 14 to 5 days before. Cancelling up to 15 days before refunds the fee minus 25%, paid back to your card in about a month (Eiken). For UKVI and Life Skills, Eiken refunds 75% up to 15 days before, 50% from 14 to 3 days, 25% two days or one day before, and nothing on the day; one free change is allowed up to 15 days ahead (Eiken UKVI).

JSAF charges ¥6,050 to cancel or transfer, and the request must reach it by noon five days before the test; after that there is no refund unless a serious cause applies, with evidence sent within five days of the test (JSAF). Booked the wrong test type? Eiken says it cannot change or refund it, so check before you pay. See our IELTS cancel, reschedule and refund guide.

Eiken takes credit cards only (Visa, Mastercard, Diners Club, JCB, Discover, American Express) and closes bookings at 9:00 three days before the test (Eiken). JSAF takes a credit card, or cash at 7-Eleven, Seicomart, Daily Yamazaki, FamilyMart, Ministop and Lawson; card bookings close three days before the test and convenience-store bookings six days before, and an unpaid booking is cancelled automatically (JSAF).

Every centre requires a passport, valid on test day, to book and to sit the test. At Eiken you must be at least 11 on test day, and a parent must apply for anyone under 18. With fees near ¥30,000, practise free before you pay the fee.