🇱🇧 IELTS in Lebanon

IELTS in Lebanon — fees in USD, Beirut test centres and the scores your route needs

IELTS on computer costs USD 270 in Lebanon at the British Council, IELTS for UKVI USD 295 and a One Skill Retake USD 170, at six test centre locations. Computer results typically arrive in one to two days. IELTS Academic can also be taken at home with IELTS Online. IDP runs two centres, in Beirut and Zalka, but showed no fees online when checked.
  • Fee (British Council): USD 270
  • IELTS for UKVI: USD 295
  • One Skill Retake: USD 170
  • Results (computer): 1–2 days
Fee (British Council)
USD 270
IELTS for UKVI
USD 295
One Skill Retake
USD 170
Results (computer)
1–2 days

IELTS fees in Lebanon

TestBritish Council LebanonIDP Lebanon
IELTS on computer (Academic or General Training)USD 270Not stated
IELTS for UKVI on computerUSD 295Not stated
IELTS for UKVI Life Skills A1USD 211Not stated
One Skill RetakeUSD 170Not stated
IDP's Beirut and Zalka centres (both offering One Skill Retake) showed no sessions or fees online on 30 September 2026; confirm the price with the centre at booking. IELTS is withdrawing paper tests worldwide from mid-2026, market by market; where a paper option is still listed, confirm it at booking.

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Test cities and format

The British Council runs IELTS at six official locations. On computer: International Training and Testing Centre, University of Balamand, ALLC International House Beirut and Phoenicia University. On paper: International Training and Testing Centre, City University, the American University of Beirut, University of Balamand, Houssam Eddine Hariri High School and Saint Joseph University. Computer results typically arrive in one to two days (the same page also quotes three to five); IELTS Online results take six to eight days.

The band each destination needs

RouteIELTSPTE equivalent
United Kingdom: Skilled Worker, degree-level studyIELTS for UKVI 5.5 each (B2)PTE Academic UKVI 59 each
Australia: Competent English (skilled visa eligibility)IELTS 6.0 eachPTE 47 / 48 / 51 / 54 (L/R/W/S)
Australia: Proficient English (+10 points)IELTS 7.0 eachPTE 58 / 59 / 69 / 76
Canada: Express Entry CLB 7IELTS General 6.0 eachPTE 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.

Score requirements change and vary by program and institution. Always confirm the current requirement with the visa authority and the institution you are applying to before you set a target.

Frequently asked questions

How much is the IELTS fee in Lebanon in 2026?+

USD 270 for IELTS on computer at the British Council, USD 295 for IELTS for UKVI and USD 170 for a One Skill Retake.

Where can I take IELTS in Lebanon?+

At six British Council locations, most in and around Beirut, plus IDP's centres in Beirut and Zalka. IELTS Academic is also available at home through IELTS Online.

How long do IELTS results take in Lebanon?+

Typically one to two days on computer, per the British Council; six to eight days for IELTS Online.

Is PTE cheaper than IELTS in Lebanon?+

No. PTE Academic is USD 290 on Pearson's price finder, USD 20 more than IELTS on computer at the British Council.

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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