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British Council - Botswana National Productivity Centre

Test dates are subject to availability. Please check real-time availability on the British Council Online Registration System.

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February 21, 2026 General Training March 06, 2026 BWP 4320 DETAILS
February 21, 2026 Academic March 06, 2026 BWP 4320 DETAILS
March 21, 2026 Academic April 03, 2026 BWP 4320 DETAILS
April 09, 2026 General Training April 22, 2026 BWP 4320 DETAILS
April 09, 2026 Academic April 22, 2026 BWP 4320 DETAILS
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British Council Botswana - Institute of Development Management

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January 29, 2026 General Training February 11, 2026 BWP 4320 DETAILS
January 29, 2026 Academic February 11, 2026 BWP 4320 DETAILS
March 12, 2026 Academic March 25, 2026 BWP 4320 DETAILS
March 12, 2026 General Training March 25, 2026 BWP 4320 DETAILS
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British Council Botswana - Institute of Development Management (UKVI test location)

This test centre is specifically authorised by UK Visas and Immigration and offers the UKVI exam. Test dates are subject to availability. Please check real-time availability on the British Council Online Registration System.

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January 21, 2026 UKVI General Training February 03, 2026 BWP 4660 DETAILS
January 21, 2026 UKVI Academic February 03, 2026 BWP 4660 DETAILS
February 12, 2026 UKVI General Training February 25, 2026 BWP 4660 DETAILS
February 12, 2026 UKVI Academic February 25, 2026 BWP 4660 DETAILS
March 12, 2026 UKVI General Training March 25, 2026 BWP 4660 DETAILS
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About Botswana

There are several British Council test centres in Botswana's capital Gaborone. Besides the capital, there are no other IELTS test centres across the country.

Background of Botswana

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English requirements in Botswana

To study in English at one of the universities in Botswana you may need proof of English proficiency. There are several standardised English tests that you can take to prove 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 1,000 test locations and being accepted by more than 11,500 organisations worldwide.

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Posted by Sophia Tobias on August 21, 2025
Great news! On 31 July 2025, the IELTS Partners,British Council, IDP Education, and Cambridge University Press & Assessment, signed a new three-year agreement with Australia’s Department of Home Affairs. This secures IELTS’s recognition for visa and migration use, reaffirming it as a trusted option for anyone aiming to live, study, or work in Australia.
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Ace Your IELTS: Free Practice Tests on Admissiontestportal

Posted by Chris van Baal on July 14, 2023
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Posted by Chris van Baal on October 20, 2022
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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 between BWP 3850 and BWP 4020. 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.