How much is the IELTS exam fee in Thailand?

IDP's cancellation and transfer policy for IELTS Academic and General Training: a transfer is free 15 or more days ahead, costs THB 800 within 5 to 14 days, and is not allowed within 4 days. You can transfer only once, to a date within three months, and cannot cancel afterwards. Cancelling 15 or more days ahead returns 75%; within 14 days nothing comes back. Booked the wrong test or module? IDP rebooks you for THB 2,000 (THB 1,000 for a One Skill Retake).

IDP's UKVI terms are different: transfers cost THB 800 more than 14 days out and are refused after that, while refunds run 75% (more than 14 days out), 50% (within 14 days but more than 2) and 25% (within 2 days). For an emergency, IDP Thailand accepts a medical certificate from a hospital only, not a clinic, sent within 2 days of the test (5 for UKVI).

The British Council's policy for standard IELTS: free transfer 15 or more days ahead, a 25% fee within 5 to 14 days, no transfer under 5 days; cancelling 15 or more days ahead returns 75%, and nothing within 14 days. Refunds can take 4 to 6 weeks. If you booked with a promo code, a transfer means paying back the discount. See our IELTS cancel, reschedule and refund guide.

IDP takes payment online or by PromptPay from any Thai bank (IDP). The British Council takes payment in its online registration system, or you can register in person through its authorised partners (British Council). Book with a Thai national ID card or, for non-Thai nationals, a passport, and bring the same document on test day; a different or expired document means no test and no refund.

Under-18s need written parental consent at the British Council. Because every attempt costs THB 8,860, practise free before you pay the fee, and compare it with the PTE fee in Thailand.