Quick answer
IDP Oman currently lists IELTS Academic and General Training on computer at OMR 106, IELTS for UKVI on computer at OMR 110, and Life Skills at OMR 78. Its live test-centre pages show frequent computer sessions in Muscat and other locations, with One Skill Retake available at participating centres. Confirm the exact city, date and final checkout price before paying.
IELTS fees in Oman in 2026
IDP Oman’s current 2026 test-date page lists IELTS Academic and General Training on computer at OMR 106, IELTS for UKVI on computer at OMR 110 and IELTS Life Skills at OMR 78. IELTS Online is listed separately in U.S. dollars.
The live Muscat centre page shows the same OMR 106 and OMR 110 computer-test prices for current sessions. Use the live booking flow as the final source because older informational pages can retain previous fee figures.
| Test | Published fee |
|---|---|
| Academic / General Training on computer | OMR 106 |
| IELTS for UKVI on computer | OMR 110 |
| IELTS Life Skills | OMR 78 |
Muscat is not the only IELTS option in Oman
IDP’s Oman test-date hub links city pages for Muscat, Salalah, Sohar, Nizwa, Sur, Ibra, Ibri, Barka, Mawaleh and Musandam. The current centre finder also shows multiple active test venues, including IDP Oman and partner centres.
A city page does not guarantee a seat on your preferred day. Compare the live sessions for the exact test product you need before planning travel.
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Use official free practice before buying more material
IDP Oman publishes free 2026 practice tests across the four IELTS skills and recommends using them to understand task format, timing and difficulty.
Use official material for format and realistic checkpoints. Between those checkpoints, build a repeatable daily loop of practice, explanation review, mistake tracking and targeted repetition. Nektar’s IELTS practice can cover that daily layer while official sources remain the exam reference.
A six-week IELTS plan for Oman candidates
Weeks 1 and 2 should establish your target band and diagnose the largest gaps. Weeks 3 and 4 should add timed Reading or Listening work plus repeated Speaking and Writing feedback. Weeks 5 and 6 should use realistic checkpoints, error review and test-day preparation.
If your baseline is far from the required score, extend the plan instead of compressing more work into each day. Consistent practice is more useful than a schedule you cannot maintain.
- Week 1: target score and official diagnostic
- Week 2: repair the two largest weaknesses
- Weeks 3–4: timed work plus feedback
- Week 5: realistic mock checkpoint
- Week 6: repeat weak tasks and prepare for test day
Put feedback time into Speaking and Writing
Speaking and Writing are harder to self-mark than Reading and Listening. For Speaking, review fluency, lexical resource, grammar and pronunciation against the official criteria. For Writing, compare the response with the task requirements and public band descriptors.
Repeat the same task after feedback. The second attempt is the best check that the correction changed your performance rather than only your notes.
Frequently asked questions
How much is IELTS in Oman in 2026?
IDP Oman currently lists standard IELTS on computer at OMR 106, IELTS for UKVI on computer at OMR 110 and Life Skills at OMR 78. Confirm the live checkout before paying.
Where can I take IELTS in Oman?
IDP publishes options across Muscat and regional locations including Salalah, Sohar, Nizwa, Sur and other cities. Live sessions vary by date and centre.
Is One Skill Retake available in Oman?
IDP’s current Muscat centre page marks One Skill Retake as available for eligible computer tests. Availability can differ by centre and test product.
Are there free IELTS practice tests for Oman candidates?
Yes. IDP Oman publishes free online IELTS practice tests and preparation material for Academic and General Training candidates.