Quick answer
IDP Egypt currently lists standard IELTS Academic or General Training on computer at EGP 10,200, a writing-on-paper centre option at EGP 11,220, IELTS for UKVI on computer at EGP 11,500 and Life Skills at EGP 6,900. Its current finder shows 12 test centres across Cairo, Giza, Alexandria and other locations. Confirm the final date, format and price in the live booking flow.
IELTS fees in Egypt in 2026
IDP Egypt’s current test-date page lists standard Academic or General Training on computer at EGP 10,200. A centre-based option with Writing on paper is EGP 11,220, while IELTS for UKVI on computer is EGP 11,500 and Life Skills is EGP 6,900.
The same page lists One Skill Retake at EGP 6,420 for standard computer IELTS and EGP 7,070 where Writing is on paper. Confirm the final live price before payment.
| Test | Published fee |
|---|---|
| Academic / General Training on computer | EGP 10,200 |
| Standard test with Writing on paper | EGP 11,220 |
| IELTS for UKVI on computer | EGP 11,500 |
| IELTS Life Skills | EGP 6,900 |
| One Skill Retake, standard computer | EGP 6,420 |
Cairo has multiple options, but Egypt testing is broader than Cairo
IDP’s current finder shows 12 test centres and city pages for Cairo, New Cairo, Heliopolis, Giza, Sheikh Zayed City, Alexandria, Tanta, Beni Suef, Minya and the New Administrative Capital, among others.
Use the live sessions rather than a copied centre list when choosing a date. Centre participation, test format and available seats can change.
Nektar for IELTS
Turn the guide into a daily practice plan.
Download Nektar to turn your IELTS plan into short daily practice sessions and keep your progress in one place.
Use free Egypt practice material before paying for a course
IDP Egypt publishes computer familiarisation and practice material across Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking. Use those resources to identify whether the main problem is language, task knowledge or timing.
IDP also offers paid online preparation courses. A course can make sense when you need structured teacher feedback or accountability; it is not automatically necessary for every candidate.
A six-week IELTS plan for Egypt candidates
Start with the exact band requirement and a timed diagnostic. Use the next two weeks for targeted skill repair, the following two for timed sections plus Writing and Speaking feedback, and the final week for a realistic checkpoint and focused review.
Between official mocks, Nektar’s IELTS practice can organise short daily repetition, vocabulary, explanations and mistake tracking. Keep official IELTS material as the format and scoring benchmark.
- Week 1: target band and diagnostic
- Weeks 2–3: targeted skill repair
- Weeks 4–5: timed work and feedback
- Week 6: realistic checkpoint and final review
Do not judge Speaking and Writing by confidence alone
IELTS Speaking is scored on fluency and coherence, lexical resource, grammar and pronunciation. Writing uses separate criteria that include task response or achievement and coherence. Use the official criteria when reviewing practice.
Record or save the first attempt, apply feedback and repeat. Improvement should be visible in the next performance, not only in the notes you received.
Frequently asked questions
How much is IELTS in Egypt in 2026?
IDP Egypt currently lists standard IELTS on computer at EGP 10,200, UKVI on computer at EGP 11,500 and Life Skills at EGP 6,900. Confirm the final amount in the booking flow.
Where can I take IELTS in Egypt?
IDP currently shows 12 centres across Cairo, Giza, Alexandria and other Egyptian locations. Use the live finder for current sessions.
Is One Skill Retake available in Egypt?
Yes, IDP Egypt currently publishes One Skill Retake pricing for eligible standard and UKVI computer tests. Acceptance still depends on the organisation receiving your score.
Are there IELTS preparation courses in Egypt?
Yes. IDP Egypt currently offers online comprehensive and intensive preparation courses in addition to free practice resources.