IELTS venues in Qatar by provider
IDP venues come from its Qatar centre finder and Doha session list; British Council locations from its booking system. Both were read on 13 October 2026. The British Council's own page says two test centre locations; its booking system listed five. Addresses and phone numbers are left out on purpose.
| Provider | Venue | IELTS on computer fee |
|---|---|---|
| IDP | Qatar Aeronautical Academy, Doha | QAR 1,390 |
| IDP | University of Doha for Science and Technology (UDST) | QAR 1,460 (UKVI QAR 1,480) |
| IDP | International First Ideas, West Bay, Doha | QAR 1,460 |
| British Council | British Council, Doha | QAR 1,460 |
| British Council | Academic Bridge Program, Qatar Foundation, Education City | QAR 1,460 |
| British Council | Inspire Management Training Centre, Doha | QAR 1,460 |
| British Council | CUQ Ulster University, Lusail | QAR 1,460 |
| British Council | GEMS Wellington School, Wakrah | QAR 1,460 |
Where to take IELTS for UKVI and One Skill Retake in Qatar
The British Council offers IELTS for UKVI in Doha (UKVI page) at QAR 1,480. On IDP's session list, UKVI sessions appeared only at UDST, at the same QAR 1,480. IDP marks all three of its Qatar venues as offering One Skill Retake; the British Council charges QAR 920 for it.
Writing on Paper sessions (QAR 1,530 at IDP) ran at all three IDP venues. The British Council offers it too, but not for UKVI tests.
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How to choose a centre in Qatar
IDP's Doha list showed 543 upcoming sessions, so dates are rarely the problem. Price is: Qatar Aeronautical Academy was QAR 70 cheaper than every other venue on 13 October 2026. If you live in the north or south, the British Council's Lusail and Wakrah venues save the drive into central Doha.
For refund rules and payment, see our IELTS fee in Qatar guide; for the day itself, see IELTS test day rules. Take a free IELTS mock test before booking.
Frequently asked questions
How many IELTS test centres are there in Qatar?+
On 13 October 2026 IDP listed three venues in Doha and the British Council's booking system five locations in Doha, Lusail and Wakrah.
Which IELTS centre in Qatar is cheapest?+
IDP's Qatar Aeronautical Academy venue, at QAR 1,390 for IELTS on computer. The other venues charge QAR 1,460.
Where can I take IELTS for UKVI in Qatar?+
In Doha, at the British Council (QAR 1,480) or at IDP's UDST venue (QAR 1,480).
Can I take IELTS in Lusail or Al Wakrah?+
Yes. The British Council tests at CUQ Ulster University in Lusail and GEMS Wellington School in Wakrah.
Can I take IELTS on paper in Qatar?+
You can choose Writing on Paper (QAR 1,530 at IDP). Full paper tests are for residents only and are not listed in either provider's live sessions.
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