Preço do IELTS em Portugal: fees by provider
The British Council printed these fees on its Portuguese booking page; IDP's EUR 291 was on every session in its Portuguese date finder.
| Test | British Council | IDP |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic or General Training on computer | EUR 291 | EUR 291 |
| IELTS Academic Online (at home) | EUR 291 | Not listed |
| IELTS for UKVI (Academic or General Training) | EUR 313 (Lisbon) | Not offered |
| IELTS for UKVI Life Skills A1 or B1 | EUR 208 (Lisbon) | Not offered |
What the fee covers, and how to pay
A British Council booking includes IELTS Ready Premium preparation, and you pay by bank card in its online booking system (book a test). IDP asks for a passport scan and a credit card (IDP Portugal). Both offer One Skill Retake after a computer test (One Skill Retake).
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Cancellation, transfer and refund rules
The British Council's Portuguese policy refunds an online booking in full within 14 days of the payment confirmation; after that, 75% if you cancel 15 or more days before the test and nothing within 14 days. IDP's Portuguese rules are the same apart from the cooling-off line: free transfer 15 or more days ahead, up to 25% within 5 to 14 days.
IELTS for UKVI and Life Skills follow a separate UKVI policy: 75% back more than 14 days ahead, 50% within 14 days but more than two days before, 25% within two days and nothing on the test day. PTE Academic costs EUR 275 in Portugal (PTE fee in Portugal). Take a free IELTS mock test first.
| 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 Portugal in 2026?+
EUR 291 for IELTS Academic or General Training on computer with the British Council and IDP on 14 October 2026. IELTS Academic Online also costs EUR 291.
How much is IELTS for UKVI in Portugal?+
EUR 313 with the British Council in Lisbon. Life Skills A1 or B1 costs EUR 208.
Is PTE cheaper than IELTS in Portugal?+
Yes. PTE Academic costs EUR 275, EUR 16 less than IELTS.
Can I get a refund on IELTS in Portugal?+
75% back if you cancel 15 or more days before the test, nothing within 14 days. A British Council online booking can be cancelled for a full refund within 14 days of paying.
Can I take IELTS for UKVI in Porto?+
No. The British Council offers IELTS for UKVI in Portugal only in Lisbon.
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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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