IELTS fee, registration and test centres in Ghana
IELTS in Ghana is run by two organisations, the British Council and IDP. Each sets its own fee, runs its own centres and takes its own bookings. This page gives what the British Council listed on 14 October 2026, how to register with either organiser, where the centres are, and where to practise for free first. Fees change, so confirm on the booking page before you pay.
Last checked 8 October 2026. Checked 14 October 2026. Fees and venues change, so confirm with the organiser.
What IELTS costs in Ghana
| Organiser | Test | Fee listed | Where we read it |
|---|---|---|---|
| British Council Ghana | IELTS Academic or General Training, in a centre, paper or computer | GHS 3,400 | British Council Ghana booking page |
| IELTS.org centre listings | IELTS Academic or General Training, Kumasi and Tema centres | GHS 3,360 to GHS 3,400 | IELTS.org test centre pages |
| IELTS.org centre listings | IELTS for UKVI, Kumasi | GHS 3,570 | IELTS.org test centre pages |
| IDP Ghana | IELTS Academic or General Training, on computer | Shown when you book | IDP Ghana booking pages |
A listing on IELTS.org for an IDP centre in Accra showed GHS 3,720. The organisers sometimes run discount codes; look for them on their own sites rather than from an agent.
How to register for IELTS in Ghana
- Decide which test you need: Academic, General Training, or IELTS for UKVI if a UK visa asks for it.
- Choose the organiser, the British Council or IDP, and open their Ghana booking page.
- Choose the test type, the format (computer or paper, where offered), the centre and a date.
- Book with a valid identification document. The name must match the ID you will carry on the day. The British Council asks for a valid ID and a bank card if you pay online. Bank transfers are confirmed within two working days and online payments straight away.
- Keep the confirmation, and practise before the date. Start with the free tests below.
IELTS test centres in Ghana
British Council Ghana
Tests in Accra, Kumasi and Tamale, with up to two test dates a month. Venues in Kumasi have included the KNUST Faculty of Pharmacy Hall, and in Tema the BlueCrest OpenLabs centre. Venues and dates are shown when you book.
IDP Ghana
Accra: IDP Education, The Orangery, 11 Otswe Street, Osu Ako-Adjei, on computer, and a UKVI centre. Kumasi: IDP Education, 3rd Floor, Maame Saah Towers, Osei Tutu I Avenue, Adum, on computer.
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Practise for free first
A retake costs the whole fee again, so it is worth knowing where you lose marks before you book. SchoolRegistry Boarding Pass has free IELTS Reading and Listening practice, marked straight away, and AI feedback on Writing and Speaking with an estimated band. It is independent test preparation, not affiliated with the British Council, IDP or Cambridge.
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Questions people ask
- How much is the IELTS exam fee in Ghana?
- On 14 October 2026 the British Council Ghana booking page listed IELTS Academic and IELTS General Training taken in a centre, on paper or computer, at GHS 3,400. The IELTS.org centre listings show figures between GHS 3,360 and GHS 3,720 depending on the organiser and the centre, and UKVI tests cost more. Fees change, so check the booking page of the organiser and centre you choose before you pay.
- Where can I register for IELTS in Ghana?
- With the British Council or with IDP, the two organisations that run IELTS in Ghana. You book and pay on their own websites. We do not sell test bookings, and you should not pay an agent who says they can guarantee a date or a score.
- Where are the IELTS test centres in Ghana?
- The British Council lists tests in Accra, Kumasi and Tamale, with up to two test dates a month. IDP lists centres in Accra (Osu) and Kumasi (Adum), and a UKVI centre in Accra. Venues and dates are shown when you book, and they change.
- Can I take IELTS on paper in Ghana?
- The British Council says that if you are not officially a resident in Ghana you cannot sit IELTS on paper, but you can take it on computer. Residents can choose paper or computer where both are offered.
- Which IELTS do I need: Academic, General Training or UKVI?
- IELTS Academic is the usual choice for university study and professional registration. IELTS General Training is for work experience, training and migration. IELTS for UKVI is only needed when a UK visa application asks for it. Ask your university or the visa guidance which one they require before you book.
- Can I practise IELTS for free before I pay for the test?
- Yes. SchoolRegistry Boarding Pass has free IELTS Reading and Listening practice, and you can take a full Reading test without an account. Writing and Speaking feedback uses credits. Boarding Pass is independent test preparation and its scores are estimates, not official results.
Source: British Council Ghana: IELTS dates and British Council Ghana: book an IELTS test, 2026.