English exam prices compared (2026)
What IELTS, TOEFL iBT, the Duolingo English Test, PTE Academic, Cambridge English, EF SET and EnglishScore cost in the United States, the United Kingdom, India and Brazil. Each price comes from the provider's own website, with the date we checked it. Duolingo does not list the Duolingo English Test fee on a separate price page, so that price comes from Duolingo's own blog. Where a provider does not publish a price for a country, the table says so instead of guessing.
Comparison table
Showing: India. Online exams with one price for all countries, and exams priced by each exam centre, are always shown.
| Exam | Price | Country | Duration | Results | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS | ₹19,000 | India | About 2 hours 45 minutes | Computer: usually 1–2 days · paper: 7 days | IDP IELTS IndiaChecked 10 Oct 2026 |
| TOEFL iBT | $164 | India | About 2 hours | 3 days after the test | ETSChecked 10 Oct 2026 |
| Duolingo English Test | $70 | Online, all countries | About 1 hour | Within 2 days | DuolingoChecked 10 Oct 2026 |
| PTE Academic | ₹18,900 | India | About 2 hours | Typically 2 days | PearsonChecked 10 Oct 2026 |
| Cambridge English (B2 First, C1 Advanced) | Set by the exam centre | At exam centres · varies by centre | About 3.5–4 hours | Digital: 5–10 working days · paper: 4–6 weeks | Cambridge EnglishChecked 10 Oct 2026 |
| EF SET | Free | Online, all countries | 50 or 90 minutes | Not stated by the provider | EF SETChecked 10 Oct 2026 |
| EnglishScore | From $24.99 | Online, all countries | Under 60 minutes for all parts (Core Skills test: 40 minutes) | Core Skills: instant · verified certificate in 24 hours | EnglishScoreChecked 10 Oct 2026 |
| International English Test (CEFR level test) | Certificate from £12.99 | Online, all countries | 60 questions · about 30 minutes | Instant | Our pricing pageChecked 15 Oct 2026 |
CEFR level test · 60 questions · about 30 minutes · certificate from £12.99
The exams in brief
- IELTS
- Tests listening, reading, writing and speaking. It comes in Academic and General Training versions, on computer or on paper, at test centres run by IDP and the British Council. Fees are set for each country, and in some countries they also differ between test centres.
- TOEFL iBT
- Run by ETS. It tests reading, listening, speaking and writing, at a test centre or at home. ETS publishes one fee for each country.
- Duolingo English Test
- Run by Duolingo and taken online at home. Optional extras, such as faster results, are charged separately.
- PTE Academic
- Run by Pearson. A computer-based test of speaking, writing, reading and listening, taken at a test centre. Pearson publishes a fee for each country.
- Cambridge English (B2 First, C1 Advanced)
- Exams such as B2 First and C1 Advanced. Cambridge English does not publish a single fee: the exam centre sets it, depending on the exam and where you take it.
- EF SET
- An online test from EF, with a 50-minute version (reading and listening) and a 90-minute version (all four skills). Both are free.
- EnglishScore
- A British Council app. The test is free; the British Council Professional Certificate has a fee.
- International English Test
- An online CEFR level test (60 questions · about 30 minutes). A certificate is optional, from £12.99.
Questions about exam prices
How much does IELTS cost?
It depends on the country. United States: $280–$340; United Kingdom: £215–£250; India: ₹19,000; Brazil: R$1,360. Some IELTS versions have separate fees.
How much does TOEFL iBT cost?
ETS sets the fee for each country and charges it in US dollars. United States: $280; United Kingdom: $270; India: $164; Brazil: $250.
How much does PTE Academic cost?
Pearson sets the fee for each country. United States: $275; United Kingdom: £230; India: ₹18,900; Brazil: $235.
Is there a free English test?
EF SET is free. The EnglishScore test is free, and its certificate starts from $24.99. The International English Test is an online CEFR level test (60 questions · about 30 minutes); a certificate is optional, from £12.99.
Why do exam prices differ between countries?
Providers set fees country by country, and some also differ between test centres in the same country. Check the provider's page before you book: fees can change.
Do these prices include extras?
No. Options such as faster results or extra score reports are charged separately. For example, TOEFL Express Scoring is $129.