IELTS Exam Fee in Thailand (2026): Full Price Table
By Aehtesham Mallick Reshad · Founder of IELTSbiz · Updated September 24, 2026
In short
The standard IELTS Academic or General Training test in Thailand costs THB 8,860 (about US$265) as of September 2026, booked through British Council & IDP. The test is computer-delivered, with results in 1–2 days. Fees are set locally and change over time, so confirm the current amount on the official booking page before you pay.
IELTS fees in Thailand by test type
| Test type | Fee (THB (฿)) |
|---|---|
| Academic / General Training | THB 8,860 · about US$265 |
| IELTS for UKVI | THB 9,750 |
| IELTS Life Skills | THB 7,520 |
| One Skill Retake | THB 5,150 |
Test providers
British Council & IDP
Delivery
Computer only
One Skill Retake
Available
Results
1–2 days (computer)
Widely available in Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Khon Kaen, Nonthaburi.
Always confirm the current fee
Fees are set locally by IDP and the British Council and can shift with pricing updates, so confirm the current figure on the official booking page. Listed figures are IDP's official 2026 fees (British Council pricing is broadly similar). IELTS in Thailand is computer-delivered: IELTS for UKVI moved to computer-only on 22 March 2026, and paper-based IELTS ended worldwide in mid-2026. IELTS fees are set locally by the British Council and IDP and can change, so the figures above (verified September 2026) are a guide — the only reliable amount is the one shown on the official booking page for your test type on the day you book.
The cheapest test is the one you sit once
Whatever the fee, it buys one attempt — so the smartest money is spent walking in already at your target band. Work out the exact section scores you need, then close the gap before test day rather than paying to sit again. And if you fall half a band short in a single skill, the One Skill Retake is usually far cheaper than a full resit. For what else you may pay on top of the fee, see the IELTS exam fee and extra costs guide, or compare fees in every country.
Frequently asked questions
How much does IELTS cost in Thailand in 2026?
The IELTS Academic or General Training test costs THB 8,860 with IDP (British Council pricing is broadly similar), IELTS for UKVI is THB 9,750, and UK Life Skills is THB 7,520. Fees are set locally and may change, so verify the current price on the official booking page before registering.
Can I retake just one section of IELTS in Thailand?
Yes. One Skill Retake is available for the computer-based IELTS at THB 5,150 (THB 5,400 for IELTS for UKVI), letting you re-sit a single skill — Listening, Reading, Writing or Speaking — instead of the whole test if you only need to lift one band.