IELTS fees in Malta
The EUR 285 fee was shown on every Valletta session in the British Council booking system and on the ielts.org page, which also lists Life Skills at EUR 210.
| Test | Fee | Where |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic or General Training on computer | EUR 285 | Malta Chamber, Valletta |
| IELTS for UKVI Life Skills A1 or B1 | EUR 210 | Malta Chamber, Valletta |
| IELTS for UKVI (Academic or General Training) | Listed as available; fee not published on ielts.org | Ask the Malta Chamber |
IELTS for UKVI in Malta
The British Council's Malta page lists IELTS for UKVI, Academic and General Training, among the tests you can book, and the Malta Chamber's IELTS pages have a UKVI and Life Skills section. ielts.org, however, showed no UKVI fee for Valletta on 14 October 2026, so confirm the date and fee with the Chamber before you rely on taking UKVI in Malta (UKVI vs Academic).
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Results, retakes and refund rules
On computer, results typically arrive within two days, and the One Skill Retake option lets you resit one skill (One Skill Retake). The British Council's reschedule and cancel rules let you transfer once, at least 14 days ahead, to a date within three months, for a fee of up to 25%; refunds follow its standard terms (75% back 15 or more days ahead, none within 14 days). Life Skills and UKVI follow the UKVI policy.
If you are applying to the University of Malta, check its score first. PTE Academic costs EUR 260 in Malta (PTE fee in Malta). Take a free IELTS mock test before paying.
| When you cancel IELTS for UKVI or Life Skills | Refund |
|---|---|
| More than 14 days before | 75% |
| Within 14 days but more than 2 days before | 50% |
| Within 2 days | 25% |
| Test day or after | None |
Frequently asked questions
How much does IELTS cost in Malta in 2026?+
EUR 285 for IELTS Academic or General Training on computer in Valletta on 14 October 2026.
Who runs IELTS in Malta?+
The Malta Chamber of Commerce, Enterprise and Industry, as the British Council's official partner, in Valletta. IDP has no Maltese centre.
How much is IELTS Life Skills in Malta?+
EUR 210 for Life Skills A1 or B1.
Can I take IELTS for UKVI in Malta?+
The British Council lists it as bookable in Malta, but ielts.org shows no UKVI fee for Valletta, so confirm with the Malta Chamber first.
Is PTE cheaper than IELTS in Malta?+
Yes. PTE Academic costs EUR 260, EUR 25 less than 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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