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British Council Ethiopia - Hawassa University
Test dates are subject to availability. Please check real-time availability on the British Council Online Registration System.
| Test date | Type | Results by | Test fee | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| February 07, 2026 | General Training | February 20, 2026 | ETB 26600 DETAILS | |
| February 07, 2026 | Academic | February 20, 2026 | ETB 26600 DETAILS |
British Council Ethiopia - Ararat Hotel
Test dates are subject to availability. Please check real-time availability on the British Council Online Registration System.
| Test date | Type | Results by | Test fee | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| February 21, 2026 | Academic | March 06, 2026 | ETB 26600 DETAILS | |
| February 21, 2026 | General Training | March 06, 2026 | ETB 26600 DETAILS | |
| March 21, 2026 | Academic | April 03, 2026 | ETB 26600 DETAILS | |
| March 21, 2026 | General Training | April 03, 2026 | ETB 26600 DETAILS | |
| April 25, 2026 | Academic | May 08, 2026 | ETB 26600 DETAILS |
British Council Ethiopia - Addis Ababa University
Test dates are subject to availability. Please check real-time availability on the British Council Online Registration System.
| Test date | Type | Results by | Test fee | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 23, 2026 | Academic | February 05, 2026 | ETB 26600 DETAILS | |
| January 23, 2026 | General Training | February 05, 2026 | ETB 26600 DETAILS | |
| February 11, 2026 | Academic | February 24, 2026 | ETB 26600 DETAILS | |
| February 11, 2026 | General Training | February 24, 2026 | ETB 26600 DETAILS | |
| February 25, 2026 | General Training | March 10, 2026 | ETB 26600 DETAILS |
British Council Addis Ababa (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.
| Test date | Type | Results by | Test fee | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| February 07, 2026 | UKVI General Training | February 20, 2026 | ETB 30500 DETAILS | |
| February 07, 2026 | UKVI Academic | February 20, 2026 | ETB 30500 DETAILS |
British Council Ethiopia - Dire Dawa University
Test dates are subject to availability. Please check real-time availability on the British Council Online Registration System.
| Test date | Type | Results by | Test fee |
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British Council Ethiopia - Jimma University
Test dates are subject to availability. Please check real-time availability on the British Council Online Registration System.
| Test date | Type | Results by | Test fee | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 07, 2026 | Academic | March 20, 2026 | ETB 26600 DETAILS | |
| March 07, 2026 | General Training | March 20, 2026 | ETB 26600 DETAILS |
About Ethiopia
There are several British Council test centres in Ethiopia's capital Addis Ababa. Besides the capital, there is one other IELTS test centres across the country.
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English requirements in Ethiopia
To study in English at one of the universities in Ethiopia 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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