How much does an IELTS test cost in Italy?

In Italy, an IELTS test costs EUR 290 for Academic or General Training on computer with the British Council; IELTS for UKVI costs EUR 312.

Verifiable answer

In Italy, an IELTS test costs EUR 290 for Academic or General Training on computer with the British Council; IELTS for UKVI costs EUR 312.

Question: How much does an IELTS test cost in Italy?
Average cost: €290 / test
Price range: €290 – €312
Area: Italy
Last verified: 26 July 2026
Confidence: Confidence: High
What is included: Booking an IELTS Academic or General Training on computer session; Online payment through the methods indicated by the British Council; Preparation materials included in the British Council booking; Official result through a Test Report Form or eTRF
What is not included: Preparation courses and private lessons; Books, paid mock tests and external platforms; Travel and accommodation to reach the test centre; A resit if the score is not high enough; Enquiry-on-results requests or accessory services
What the price depends on: Required test type: Academic, General Training or UKVI; Available centre and distance from home; Need for external preparation courses or materials; Risk of retaking the test after a low score; Cancellation, transfer or date-change timing
Sources and methodology: 2 sources

Official price versus real cost

Official price

€290

/ test

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Real cost

€290

€290 – €312

The official EUR 290 price is the real cost only if the candidate chooses the correct test type, has a convenient centre and reaches the required score on the first attempt. The bill rises to EUR 312 for UKVI and can double after a failed score. The hidden cost is not a fee; it is the risk of booking a certificate that does not fit the purpose.

Short answer

IELTS has an official per-test fee, but the right cost depends on the test type required by the university, employer or visa authority.

IELTS is used for university admission, work and migration, so the most expensive mistake is not simply overpaying: it is booking the wrong test. In Italy, the available British Council dates show IELTS Academic or General Training on computer at EUR 290. IELTS for UKVI, required for some United Kingdom visa routes, is shown at EUR 312. The difference does not mean the exam is harder; it reflects a different administrative scope. A university applicant usually starts from Academic. Someone using the result for work or non-academic migration may need General Training. A UKVI application must follow the receiving body's instructions exactly. This guide covers the British Council booking price in Italy and excludes preparation courses, books, travel to the test centre and resits after an insufficient score.

What is included

Booking an IELTS Academic or General Training on computer session
Online payment through the methods indicated by the British Council
Preparation materials included in the British Council booking
Official result through a Test Report Form or eTRF

What is not included

Preparation courses and private lessons
Books, paid mock tests and external platforms
Travel and accommodation to reach the test centre
A resit if the score is not high enough
Enquiry-on-results requests or accessory services

How the price breaks down

How the price breaks down: IELTS test in Italy
Item	Type	Frequency	Typical
IELTS Academic or General TrainingFee displayed by British Council Italy for an IELTS on computer session in Italy.	Compulsory	one-off	€290
IELTS for UKVIVersion required for some UK visa or immigration routes, shown at EUR 312.	Optional	one-off	€312

What the price depends on

Required test type: Academic, General Training or UKVI
Available centre and distance from home
Need for external preparation courses or materials
Risk of retaking the test after a low score
Cancellation, transfer or date-change timing

Hidden costs

Booking Academic instead of UKVI, or the reverse, can force a resit even when the score is good.
Available centres may not be in your city: travel and a lost day become part of the real cost.
A score below the requirement turns EUR 290 into a double expense because the test must be taken again.
Late transfers or cancellations can reduce the refund or require a new booking.

Three realistic scenarios

Standard

€290

IELTS Academic or General Training on computer, reachable test centre and no paid preparation course.

UKVI

€312

IELTS for UKVI required by a UK process and booked at an available Italian centre.

Retake

€580

Candidate misses the required score and needs a second standard test session.

How to spend less

Before paying, copy the exact test type required by the receiving organisation: Academic, General Training and UKVI are not interchangeable.
Choose a date that leaves time to receive the result and, if needed, retake the test before a university or visa deadline.
Use the preparation materials included in the British Council fee first; buy external courses only after identifying the section holding you back.
Check several Italian centres if you live between cities: the test fee may be similar, but travel costs can differ sharply.
Read the transfer and cancellation conditions before booking, especially if your identity document or travel availability is not yet certain.

Frequently asked questions

Do IELTS Academic and General Training cost the same?

Yes. In the British Council dates checked for Italy, Academic and General Training on computer are both shown at EUR 290. You should not choose by price, though. Academic is usually required for university routes, while General Training serves other work or migration contexts. The correct choice is always the one required by the organisation receiving the result.

When do I need IELTS for UKVI?

IELTS for UKVI is needed when a process explicitly asks for a certificate valid for UK Visas and Immigration. It costs more in the source checked, EUR 312, and should not be replaced with a standard IELTS test if the instructions specify UKVI. Otherwise you risk paying for a result that is formally unacceptable.

Does the fee include preparation?

The British Council fee includes preparation materials and practice tests, but not one-to-one tuition or a personalised course. For candidates already near the required score, this may be enough. If one skill is weak, the real cost can rise through lessons, books or external mock tests.

Can I get a refund if I change my mind?

Cancellation and transfer rules depend on the terms attached to the booking. The global British Council page stresses that notice matters and that an administration charge may be deducted in some cases. Read the conditions for the exact session before paying, especially if your date is uncertain.

Does the cost change between Milan, Rome or other cities?

The British Council page shows Italian dates and centres; the main fee checked is EUR 290 for the standard computer test. The real cost can still change sharply with the centre: train tickets, accommodation or a lost workday may matter more than the difference between test types. Compare the location, not just the fee.

Sources and methodology

How we worked it out

The main figure is the IELTS on computer fee displayed by British Council Italy for available Italian dates: EUR 290 for Academic and General Training. The EUR 312 upper bound is IELTS for UKVI, shown in the same date flow. The global British Council booking page was used to confirm that Academic and General Training are priced as a set fee and to identify what is included, such as preparation materials and the Test Report Form. Courses, private lessons, books and travel costs are excluded because they are not part of the certification fee itself and vary by candidate.

Why this confidence level

Confidence is High because the prices are published by the British Council, one of the official IELTS providers. The figure can change by date, centre or price-list update, so the review interval is short; it is nevertheless solid for the sessions checked on 26 July 2026.

IELTS prices in Italy: EUR 290 for Academic or General Training on computer, EUR 312 for UKVI
Date, costo e località dei test IELTS (opens in a new tab)
British Council Italia · Official tariff · Verified on 26 July 2026
British Council Italy page checked for locations, booking requirements and the fees displayed in available test dates.
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Confirms IELTS has a set fee for Academic and General Training and includes preparation materials
Book your IELTS exam with the British Council (opens in a new tab)
British Council · Official tariff · Verified on 26 July 2026
Global source used to verify the pricing scope and what is included in booking, not to replace the Italian fee list.
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