- Fee (IDP)
- EGP 10,200
- Fee (British Council)
- EGP 9,400
- IELTS for UKVI
- EGP 10,650–11,500
- Results
- 1–5 days
IELTS fees in Egypt
| Test | IDP Egypt | British Council Egypt |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS on computer (Academic or General Training) | EGP 10,200 | EGP 9,400 |
| IELTS on computer with Writing on Paper | EGP 11,220 | Not stated |
| IELTS for UKVI on computer | EGP 11,500 | EGP 10,650 |
| IELTS Life Skills | EGP 6,900 | EGP 6,400 (A1) |
| One Skill Retake | EGP 6,420 (computer), 7,070 (Writing on Paper), 7,250 (UKVI) | Not stated |
BandLadder pricing in EGP for Egypt
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| Plan | Access | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sprint Pass | 7 days | EGP 297.47 |
| Quick Pass | 15 days | EGP 476.30 |
| Boost | 30 days | EGP 833.98 |
| Professional | 60 days | EGP 1,370.49 |
| Professional | 90 days | EGP 1,787.77 |
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Practice IELTS Academic →Test cities and format
IDP lists 12 test centres in Egypt, across Cairo (Heliopolis, New Cairo, Tahrir), Giza and Sheikh Zayed City, the New Administrative Capital, Alexandria, Tanta, Mansura, Beni Suef and Minya, and its session listings show computer results in one to five days. The British Council offers 10 test centre locations: IELTS on computer at its Agouza centre, Canadian International College (New Cairo and Sheikh Zayed), Saint Fatima School Nasr City and Talal Abou Ghazala Smart Village, and IELTS on paper at four venues including Safir Hotel Dokki and Mansoura College International School.
The band each destination needs
| Route | IELTS | PTE equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom: Skilled Worker, degree-level study | IELTS for UKVI 5.5 each (B2) | PTE Academic UKVI 59 each |
| Australia: Competent English (skilled visa eligibility) | IELTS 6.0 each | PTE 47 / 48 / 51 / 54 (L/R/W/S) |
| Australia: Proficient English (+10 points) | IELTS 7.0 each | PTE 58 / 59 / 69 / 76 |
| Canada: Express Entry CLB 7 | IELTS General 6.0 each | PTE Core L60 · R60 · W69 · S68 |
Australia's Proficient English (IELTS 7.0 each) adds 10 points and Superior (8.0 each) adds 20, achieved within three years of the visa application. Canada accepts only IELTS General Training for Express Entry, and the result must be under two years old. UK universities usually ask 6.0 to 6.5 for undergraduate and 6.5 to 7.0 for postgraduate study.
Frequently asked questions
How much is the IELTS fee in Egypt in 2026?+
EGP 10,200 for IELTS on computer at IDP and EGP 9,400 at the British Council. IELTS for UKVI is EGP 11,500 at IDP and EGP 10,650 at the British Council.
Where can I take IELTS in Egypt?+
IDP has 12 test centres in Cairo, Giza, the New Administrative Capital, Alexandria, Tanta, Mansura, Beni Suef and Minya. The British Council has 10 locations, mostly in Greater Cairo, plus Mansoura for paper.
How long do IELTS results take in Egypt?+
One to five days for IELTS on computer, per IDP's Cairo session listings.
What IELTS score do Egyptian students need for the UK?+
For a Student visa at degree level or a Skilled Worker visa, IELTS for UKVI 5.5 in each skill (B2). Universities usually set 6.0 to 7.0 overall on top of that.
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Reviewed 30 September 2026. This guide helps you plan test preparation; check the current rules for your own program.
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