[Updated] Latest IELTS test fees at BC & IDP in 2023

Surely you have filled your backpack with knowledge and are ready to "fight" with the IELTS test, right? However, many students hesitate at the last minute because they do not understand all the information about the necessary exam costs. Understanding your worries, with the following article, DOL will wholeheartedly show you from A to Z all information related to IELTS exam fees !

1. IELTS exam fee in 2023

Below is the latest update of DOL about IELTS exam fees at IDP and BC in 2023 (from January 1, 2023)

IELTS test fees are listed nationwide and vary for each type of test:

• IELTS on paper (Academic & General Training): 4,750,000 VND

• Computer-based IELTS (Academic & General Training): VND 4,750,000

• IELTS UKVI: 5,349,000 VND

• IELTS Life Skills: 4.495.000 VNĐ

You can learn more about " how much does the IELTS test cost " through the following video:

2. Other types of IELTS exam costs

In addition to the fixed IELTS test fee mentioned above, other fees will be different between the two test organizations, British Council and IDP.

For more details, please refer to the IELTS test price list below!

2.1 IELTS test fee at British Council

Extra IELTS score sheet: 150,000 VND/ Scoreboard

Courier Service Fee (Send IELTS Scores Abroad): 1,300,000 VND/ Scoreboard

IELTS sample test set: 350,000 VND/set 

IELTS review fee: VND 2,200,000

IELTS For UKVI: VND 2,900,000

IELTS Life Skills review fee: 2,175,000 VND

Supervision service fee for University or major exams (For exam days from Monday to Friday, excluding Public Holidays and New Year's Eve)

Please contact 1800 1299 for more details 

Exam service fee for university or major exams (On Saturdays, Sundays or Public Holidays)

Please contact 1800 1299 for more details 

DHL Express Fees for College or Professional Exams

1,300,000 VND/ Address/ 0.5kg

2.2 IELTS test fee at IDP

Fees for extra transcripts: 200,000 VND/ Scoreboard

IELTS exam review fee: 2,310,000 VND

UKVI review fee: VND 2,850,000

Exam date change fee: 800,000 VND

IELTS mock test reservation fee (Fees are refunded to candidates on test day): 300,000 VND

DHL express fee to send transcripts abroad (Up to 500g per address): 1,400,000 VND

Note:

• Courier charges apply from January 1, 2023 for overseas transcripts in central areas.

• For areas far from the center candidates should follow DHL to know the fee changes (if any).

The IELTS exam fees can be difficult for you. So the experience is that instead of spending a lot of time saving money on IELTS tests, use that time to prepare for the exam better. Make the most of your preparation time and remember that IELTS is an investment in your dreams. The fees and time you spend will pay off in the future.

Please refer to the IELTS test fee and how to pay the IELTS test fee in the File below!

3. IELTS test fee support at DOL English

A little hint, as an official partner of both British Council and IDP, DOL will favorably support IELTS students with a special discount when you register for IELTS here! Specifically, the cost of IELTS exam will be only:

• VND 4,400,000 when registering for IELTS at British Council

• VND 4,450,000 when registering for IELTS test at IDP

4. Frequently asked questions

Is there any change in the IELTS exam fee in 2023?

Have! With the VAT rate applied by the Government of our country increased from 8% to 10% (since January 1, 2023), the IELTS 2023 exam fee will be VND 4,750,000.

Is the computer-based IELTS exam fee different from the paper-based test fee?

No, the IELTS exam fee for both paper-based and computer-based tests is the same!

Through the above article, DOL is sure that you already know about IELTS exam fees and related costs. If you are in need of IELTS registration, please come to DOL and choose the IELTS test schedule immediately to apply the preferential price. Because DOL always tries to bring the most favorable conditions to its students.

In addition, do not forget to regularly monitor the website www.dolenglish.vn because DOL will also update many new and useful information for IELTS students!