Middle East · United Arab Emirates
Dubai has very high IELTS demand from a multinational candidate pool — South Asian expats applying for Canadian and Australian skilled migration, Arab candidates applying to UK and US universities, and Russian/CIS candidates relocating to English-speaking countries.
IELTS Academic
AED 1,250 (~USD 340)
IELTS General Training
AED 1,250 (~USD 340)
Providers
Formats available
Booking notes: Slots widely available. Pay by AED card, USD card, or bank transfer. Emirates ID and passport both required at test.
Most Dubai candidates apply to: Canada, Australia, United Kingdom, United States.
Component minimums: L 8.0, R 7.0, W 7.0, S 7.0
Top CRS contribution for skilled professionals.
Component minimums: 7.0 in each band
8.0 each = 20 points.
Component minimums: 6.0 in each band
Russell Group 7.0 in arts/social sciences.
Component minimums: 6.5 in each band
TOEFL still preferred by many programmes.
Requirements change. Always verify directly with the institution before booking your test.