How much is the IELTS exam fee in the Philippines?

The British Council's rules for IELTS Academic and General Training are on its cancellation page: 75% back if you cancel 15 or more days before the test (a 25% admin fee is kept), nothing within 14 days. Transfers are free 15 or more days out, cost 25% between 5 and 14 days, and are refused under 5 days. Refunds can take 4 to 6 weeks, and UKVI tests follow a separate policy.

IDP's registration guide describes different terms: one date change per booking, more than 14 days ahead, to a date within three months, for PHP 1,000. It lists refunds of 75% more than 14 days out, 50% from 14 to two days, 25% within two days, and none on or after test day. A medical certificate must reach IDP within five days of a missed test. See our IELTS cancel, reschedule and refund guide.

IDP takes payment through QR Ph scan-to-pay (GCash and other apps), Metrobank fund transfer or bills payment, Dragonpay, and a PayPal card link, and you email the proof of payment. Pay within 48 hours of registering or the booking is cancelled. IDP accepts a passport, the Philippine National ID card, PRC, SSS, GSIS or UMID ID (IDP).

The British Council takes cards online or Dragonpay, which covers online banking at BDO, Metrobank, RCBC, Security Bank and UnionBank, InstaPay, QR Ph, GCash and PayMaya bills pay. You have 24 hours to pay, and registration must be complete at least four days before the written test (British Council). Because every attempt costs PHP 14,470, practise free before you pay the fee.