- Fee (IDP and BC)
- OMR 106
- IELTS for UKVI
- OMR 110
- Life Skills
- OMR 78
- Results
- 1–5 days
IELTS fees in Oman
| Test | IDP Oman | British Council Oman |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS on computer (Academic or General Training) | OMR 106 | OMR 106 |
| IELTS on computer with Writing on Paper | OMR 117 | Not stated |
| IELTS for UKVI on computer | OMR 110 | OMR 110 |
| IELTS Life Skills | OMR 78 | OMR 78 (A1) |
| IELTS Online (at home) | USD 260 | Not stated |
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| Plan | Access | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sprint Pass | 7 days | OMR 2.480 |
| Quick Pass | 15 days | OMR 3.980 |
| Boost | 30 days | OMR 6.960 |
| Professional | 60 days | OMR 11.440 |
| Professional | 90 days | OMR 14.920 |
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Practice IELTS Academic →Test cities and format
IDP lists five test centres: IDP IELTS Oman and two further Muscat venues (Hawthorn Muscat English Language Centre and the Muscat University Building), IELTS Education Oman in Ibra and Hawthorn Sur, with city pages for Muscat, Salalah, Sohar, Sur, Barka, Ibra, Ibri, Mawaleh, Musandam and Nizwa. IDP says computer results are released in one to five days. The British Council offers IELTS in Muscat, Salalah, Buraimi and Rustaq with up to three dates a month, and its current listings include a Sohar venue.
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 Oman in 2026?+
OMR 106 for IELTS on computer at IDP and the British Council, OMR 110 for IELTS for UKVI and OMR 78 for Life Skills. IDP charges OMR 117 with Writing on Paper.
Where can I take IELTS in Oman?+
IDP centres are in Muscat, Sur and Ibra, with city pages for Salalah, Sohar, Nizwa and more. The British Council tests in Muscat, Salalah, Buraimi and Rustaq.
How long do IELTS results take in Oman?+
IDP says IELTS on computer results are released in one to five days.
What IELTS score do I need for the UK from Oman?+
For a Student visa at degree level or a Skilled Worker visa, IELTS for UKVI 5.5 in each skill (B2). Universities usually ask 6.0 to 7.0 overall.
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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