- Fee (IDP and BC)
- KWD 106
- IELTS for UKVI
- KWD 106
- Locations
- 4 IDP, 8 BC
- Results
- 1–5 days
IELTS fees in Kuwait
| Test | IDP Kuwait | British Council Kuwait |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS on computer (Academic or General Training) | KWD 106 | KWD 106 |
| IELTS for UKVI on computer | KWD 106 | KWD 106 |
| IELTS for UKVI Life Skills A1 | Not stated | KWD 62 |
BandLadder pricing in KWD for Kuwait
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| Plan | Access | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sprint Pass | 7 days | KWD 2.000 |
| Quick Pass | 15 days | KWD 3.200 |
| Boost | 30 days | KWD 5.600 |
| Professional | 60 days | KWD 9.200 |
| Professional | 90 days | KWD 12.000 |
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Practice IELTS Academic →Test centres and format
IDP lists four centres: IDP Education in Salmiya, Prime Student Services in Sharq, Strive Education in Sabah Al Salem and Box Hill College in Abu Halifa, with computer results in one to five days. The British Council offers daily IELTS on computer sessions across eight locations in Kuwait and says results are available in 48 hours.
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 Kuwait in 2026?+
KWD 106 for IELTS on computer, and also KWD 106 for IELTS for UKVI, at both IDP and the British Council. The British Council's UKVI Life Skills A1 is KWD 62.
Where can I take IELTS in Kuwait?+
IDP has four centres in Salmiya, Sharq, Sabah Al Salem and Abu Halifa; the British Council runs daily computer sessions at eight locations.
How long do IELTS results take in Kuwait?+
One to five days at IDP; the British Council quotes 48 hours for IELTS on computer.
What IELTS score do I need for Australia from Kuwait?+
For skilled visas, Competent English is 6.0 in each skill and Proficient (10 points) is 7.0 each. Student visa bands are set by your provider.
Official sources
Reviewed 30 September 2026. This guide helps you plan test preparation; check the current rules for your own program.
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