# IELTS fee in Philippines

IELTS on computer costs PHP 14,470 in the Philippines at both IDP and the British Council. The full fee table, how to book, the ID rule, cancellation policy and paper status, from each provider's own page.

Checked against the official sources on 2026-10-08.

## IELTS fees in Philippines

| Test | Delivery | IDP | British Council |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| IELTS Academic / General Training | Computer | PHP 14,470 | PHP 14,470 |
| IELTS for UKVI | Computer | PHP 16,230 | PHP 16,230 |
| IELTS Life Skills (A1, B1) | Face to face | PHP 11,260 | PHP 11,260 |
| One Skill Retake | Computer | PHP 9,120 | PHP 9,120 |
| One Skill Retake (IELTS for UKVI) | Computer | PHP 10,250 | PHP 10,250 |
| IELTS Academic Online | Online (remote) | Not offered | PHP 14,470 |

*Fees as each provider's Philippines page states them, checked on 2026-10-08*

- IDP, IELTS for UKVI (Computer): IDP's July 2026 fee article shows PHP 15,059; the live session listings show PHP 16,230.
- IDP, IELTS Life Skills (A1, B1) (Face to face): IDP's July 2026 fee article shows PHP 11,055; the live session listings show PHP 11,260.
- IDP, One Skill Retake (Computer): Listed on IDP's One Skill Retake page; IDP's July 2026 fee article shows PHP 8,320.
- IDP, One Skill Retake (IELTS for UKVI) (Computer): Listed on IDP's One Skill Retake page; IDP's July 2026 fee article shows PHP 8,840.

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## How to book

- IDP: Find a test centre near you, choose a test date, view the payment options and book through IDP's online booking system. [Book with IDP](https://bxsearch.ielts.idp.com/wizard)
- British Council: Upload a clear copy of your valid ID, then pay by credit/debit card or Dragonpay (online banking, InstaPay, QRPH, GCash, PayMaya and others) within 24 hours or the registration is cancelled. Complete registration at least four days before the written test date. [Book with British Council](https://www.britishcouncil.ph/exam/ielts/book-test)

## ID to bring

- IDP: Bring "either your passport or Permanent Resident Card, depending on which one you used" to register; a passport must have "an expiry date of at least 7 days after the test date".
- British Council: Accepted IDs include passport, GSIS/SSS ID, PRC License, UMID, National ID and a verified ePhilID; bring "the same original valid ID" you booked with on test day.

## Test dates and centres

- IDP: Computer sessions run on most days; see the session listings on IDP's test-dates pages. Centres: Baguio, Batangas, Bohol, Cagayan de Oro, Cavite, Cebu, Davao, Dumaguete, General Santos, Iloilo, Laoag, Leyte, Mactan, Makati, Manila, Naga, Pampanga, Pasig, Quezon City, San Juan, Tagum City, Tuguegarao, Bacolod.
- British Council: Most venues test weekly (Taguig daily) across over 20 locations; see sessions in the date finder on the British Council's dates, fees and locations page. Centres: Bacolod, Baguio, Batangas, Cabanatuan, Cagayan de Oro (soon to open), Cavite (Imus), Cebu, Dagupan, Davao, Dipolog, Iloilo, Leyte, Manila, Makati, Naga, Pampanga (San Fernando), Pasig, Quezon City, Taguig (BGC), Tagum, Tuguegarao, Vigan.

## Reschedule, cancel and refund

- IDP: Transfers are free 15 or more days before your Listening, Reading and Writing test date, cost up to 25% of the fee within 5-14 days, and are not allowed within 4 days. Cancel 15 or more days before for a 75% refund; within 14 days the fee is no longer refundable.
- British Council: Cancel 15 or more days before the test for a 75% refund (25% admin fee); within 14 days there is no refund. Transfers are free 15 or more days before, cost 25% within 5-14 days, and are not allowed under 5 days; a One Skill Retake is 75% refundable more than 14 days before.

## Paper or computer

- IDP: IDP's test-dates page still says it offers IELTS on Computer and IELTS on Paper, but its Manila and Makati session listings show Academic, General Training and UKVI on computer only.
- British Council: The British Council says that starting 21 June 2026 all IELTS tests are delivered on computer.

## When results come

IELTS on computer and IELTS for UKVI results come in 1 to 5 days (most within 2), and a One Skill Retake in 3 to 5 days. Paper tests, where still offered, take up to 13 days.

What score you need depends on where you're going: see [IELTS band requirements by country](/ielts/band-requirements).

## Questions

### How much is IELTS in Philippines?

IELTS on computer costs PHP 14,470 in the Philippines at both IDP and the British Council.

### Is IDP or British Council cheaper?

Neither. Both charge PHP 14,470 for IELTS Academic or General Training on computer.

### Can I take IELTS online?

IELTS Online is taken at home, but check that the organisation you need it for accepts it. Australia's Home Affairs doesn't, and UK visas that need a Secure English Language Test need IELTS for UKVI. See the band requirements pages for each country's rules.

**Sources**
- [IDP Philippines: IELTS test dates in Manila](https://ielts.idp.com/philippines/test-dates/manila)
- [IDP Philippines: IELTS test dates](https://ielts.idp.com/philippines/test-dates)
- [IDP Philippines: IELTS One Skill Retake](https://ielts.idp.com/philippines/about/ielts-one-skill-retake)
- [IDP Philippines: IELTS test fees to increase (July 2026)](https://ielts.idp.com/philippines/about/news-and-articles/article-ielts-price-increase-philippines)
- [IDP Philippines: Test fee refunds and transfers](https://ielts.idp.com/philippines/about/test-fee-refunds-and-transfers)
- [IDP Philippines: What to bring on test day](https://ielts.idp.com/philippines/about/test-day/what-to-bring)
- [IDP Philippines: Paper-based IELTS](https://ielts.idp.com/philippines/about/which-test-do-i-take/paper-based-ielts)
- [British Council Philippines: Book an IELTS test](https://www.britishcouncil.ph/exam/ielts/book-test)
- [British Council Philippines: IELTS dates, fees and locations](https://www.britishcouncil.ph/exam/ielts/dates-fees-locations)
- [British Council Philippines: IELTS One Skill Retake](https://www.britishcouncil.ph/exam/ielts/one-skill-retake)
- [British Council Philippines: Cancellation and refund policy](https://www.britishcouncil.ph/exam/ielts/cancellation-refund-policy)
- [British Council Philippines: IELTS test day](https://www.britishcouncil.ph/exam/ielts/test-day)
- [IELTS: getting and sharing your results](https://ielts.org/take-a-test/your-results/getting-and-sharing-your-results)
- [IELTS: One Skill Retake](https://www.ielts.org/take-a-test/booking-your-test/one-skill-retake)