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British Council Botswana - Botho University

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March 30, 2024 Academic Global test date: please enquire
March 30, 2024 General Training Global test date: please enquire
April 13, 2024 Academic Global test date: please enquire
April 18, 2024 Academic Global test date: please enquire
April 27, 2024 Academic Global test date: please enquire

British Council - Botswana National Productivity Centre

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April 27, 2024 Academic Global test date: please enquire

British Council Botswana - Institute of Development Management (IDM Gaborone) Gaborone

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April 27, 2024 Academic Global test date: please enquire

British Council Botswana - Institute of Development Management (IDM Gaborone) Gaborone (UKVI test location)

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March 30, 2024 Academic Global test date: please enquire
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April 13, 2024 Academic Global test date: please enquire
April 18, 2024 Academic Global test date: please enquire
April 27, 2024 Academic Global test date: please enquire

British Council Botswana - Institute of Development Management (IDM Gaborone) Gaborone

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March 30, 2024 General Training Global test date: please enquire
April 13, 2024 Academic Global test date: please enquire
April 18, 2024 Academic Global test date: please enquire
April 27, 2024 Academic Global test date: please enquire

BNPC Gaborone (UKVI test location)

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April 13, 2024 Academic Global test date: please enquire
April 18, 2024 Academic Global test date: please enquire
April 27, 2024 Academic Global test date: please enquire

British Council - Botswana Productivity Centre (BNPC)

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April 13, 2024 Academic Global test date: please enquire
April 18, 2024 Academic Global test date: please enquire
April 27, 2024 Academic Global test date: please enquire

British Council Botswana - Botho University

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March 30, 2024 Academic Global test date: please enquire
March 30, 2024 General Training Global test date: please enquire
April 13, 2024 Academic Global test date: please enquire
April 18, 2024 Academic Global test date: please enquire
April 27, 2024 Academic Global test date: please enquire

Other test centres in or nearby Botswana

There is one British Council test centre in Botswanas capital Gaborone. The average IELTS score of test takers with English as native language is 7. Currently we do not have any universities in Botswana in our database, that accept the IELTS test.

To study in English at one of the universities in Botswana, you may need a proof of English proficiency. There are several standardised English tests that you can take to proof your English level, such as the PTE (Pearson Test of English), TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language), CAE (Cambridge Advanced English) and IELTS (International English Language Testing System), offered by British Council and IDP. IELTS is the most popular of these tests, with British Council offering more than 500 test locations and being accepted by more than 9,000 organisations world-wide.

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Frequently asked questions about IELTS in Botswana

How much does the IELTS exam cost in Botswana?

The IELTS test in Botswana costs BWP 3200. Please note that you may need to make extra costs such as transportation or accomodation if you need to travel to a city to take IELTS. See our article on IELTS costs how to save money on your IELTS test.

How can I apply for IELTS in Botswana?

First make sure that you apply for the right type of IELTS. The IELTS exam is offered as Academic or a General Training variant. The Academic variant is for studying abroad and the General Training if you want to migrate to an English-speaking country and work there, or if you plan to attend a secondary school. Applying for all variants of IELTS in Botswana can be done by following this link to the official IELTS registration website .

Is IELTS for UKVI available for people from Botswana?

If you plan to study or work in the United Kingdom, you need IELTS for UKVI. The UK Home Office has authorized the Secure English language exams (SELT) IELTS for UKVI Academic and General Training and IELTS Life Skills for visa applications to the UK coming from Botswana. Read more on the different types of IELTS in our article

Which test center in Botswana is the best to take the IELTS exam?

There is no "best test center" in Botswana , all of them are equally good. The IELTS test is a standardized test that is conducted in exactly the same way on different locations. So, it doesn't really matter which test center you will go, you will always get the same high quality experience. Go directly to test centers in Botswana to find a test centers that is most convenient for you.

When will IELTS exams start in Botswana?

IELTS exams in Botswana are conducted through the whole year. You can find all dates for IELTS exams in Botswana on the official IELTS registration website .

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