- Fee (IDP)
- QAR 1,390
- Fee (British Council)
- QAR 1,460
- IELTS for UKVI
- QAR 1,480–1,555
- Results
- 1–5 days
IELTS fees in Qatar
| Test | IDP Qatar | British Council Qatar |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS on computer (Academic or General Training) | QAR 1,390 | QAR 1,460 |
| IELTS on computer with Writing on Paper | QAR 1,530 | Not stated |
| IELTS for UKVI on computer | QAR 1,480 | QAR 1,555 |
| IELTS for UKVI Life Skills | Not stated | QAR 780 |
| One Skill Retake | Not stated | QAR 920 (standard), 980 (UKVI) |
| IELTS Academic Online (at home) | Not stated | QAR 1,290 |
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| Plan | Access | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sprint Pass | 7 days | QAR 23.49 |
| Quick Pass | 15 days | QAR 37.61 |
| Boost | 30 days | QAR 65.86 |
| Professional | 60 days | QAR 108.23 |
| Professional | 90 days | QAR 141.18 |
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Practice IELTS Academic →Test centres and format
IDP lists three test centres, all in Doha: Qatar Aeronautical Academy, the University of Doha for Science & Technology (UDST) and IFI International First Ideas in West Bay. Its sessions are IELTS on computer, with a Writing on Paper option, and results in one to five days. The British Council offers IELTS on computer at its official test centres and IELTS Online (Academic only) from home.
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 exam fee in Qatar in 2026?+
QAR 1,390 for IELTS on computer at IDP and QAR 1,460 at the British Council. IELTS for UKVI is QAR 1,480 at IDP and QAR 1,555 at the British Council.
Where can I take IELTS in Qatar?+
In Doha. IDP has three centres: Qatar Aeronautical Academy, UDST and IFI in West Bay. The British Council also tests in Qatar and offers IELTS Online for QAR 1,290.
How long do IELTS results take in Qatar?+
One to five days for IELTS on computer, per IDP's Doha session listings.
What IELTS score do I need for Canada from Qatar?+
Express Entry takes only IELTS General Training; CLB 7 is 6.0 in each skill. The result must be under two years old.
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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