IELTS cena: fees in Latvia
Fees are on ielts.org's pages for Baltic Council in Riga, one for standard IELTS and Life Skills and one for IELTS for UKVI; the Latvian finder lists no other venue. The British Council's Latvia page confirms Baltic Council as its partner and Riga as the only city.
| Test | Fee | Where |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic or General Training on computer | EUR 285 | Riga |
| IELTS for UKVI (Academic or General Training) | EUR 308 | Riga |
| IELTS for UKVI Life Skills A1 or B1 | EUR 210 | Riga |
How booking works
Baltic Council sends candidates to the British Council's registration site to book online, and handles questions about the test in Latvia. To register you upload a scan of a valid passport or national ID card; under-18s need written parental consent. Results on computer typically arrive within two days, and One Skill Retake is available.
Riga and Tallinn are the only Baltic venues for IELTS for UKVI and Life Skills: EUR 308 and EUR 210 in Riga, EUR 282 and EUR 208 in Tallinn. Lithuania has neither.
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Refunds and the PTE alternative
Neither Baltic Council nor the British Council's Latvia page publishes a separate refund policy; the cancellation and transfer terms are shown when you book. Standard British Council terms elsewhere in the EU give 75% back 15 or more days before the test (IELTS cancel and refund rules), but confirm with Baltic Council before paying.
PTE Academic costs EUR 250 in Riga, EUR 35 less than IELTS (PTE fee in Latvia). Riga Technical University's requirement is in RTU IELTS requirement.
Frequently asked questions
How much does IELTS cost in Latvia in 2026?+
EUR 285 for IELTS Academic or General Training on computer at Baltic Council in Riga, read on 14 October 2026.
How much is IELTS for UKVI in Riga?+
EUR 308. Life Skills A1 or B1 costs EUR 210.
Who runs IELTS in Latvia?+
The Baltic Council for International Education, the British Council's official partner, in Riga. IDP has no Latvian centre.
Is PTE cheaper than IELTS in Latvia?+
Yes. PTE Academic costs EUR 250 in Riga against EUR 285 for IELTS.
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Verified against the linked official sources on 14 October 2026. Rules change: confirm on the official page before you book or apply.
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