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BC Nairobi - Kabarak University Nakuru Town Campus - Kenyannurse
Test dates are subject to availability. Please check real-time availability on the British Council Online Registration System.
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BC Nairobi - Learning & Testing Services (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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British Council - I-Learn Training Limited Nairobi
Test dates are subject to availability. Please check real-time availability on the British Council Online Registration System.
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British Council - I-Learn Training Limited Nairobi (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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BC Nairobi - Oshwal College
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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| June 20, 2026 | General Training | July 03, 2026 | KES 41580 DETAILS | |
| June 20, 2026 | Academic | July 03, 2026 | KES 41580 DETAILS |
BC Nairobi - KCA University Ruaraka Campus
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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| June 27, 2026 | Academic | July 10, 2026 | KES 41580 DETAILS |
BC Nairobi - Learning & Testing Services
Test dates are subject to availability. Please check real-time availability on the British Council Online Registration System.
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British Council Nairobi
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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| June 21, 2026 | General Training | July 04, 2026 | KES 41580 DETAILS | |
| June 21, 2026 | Academic | July 04, 2026 | KES 41580 DETAILS | |
| June 28, 2026 | Academic | July 11, 2026 | KES 41580 DETAILS | |
| June 28, 2026 | General Training | July 11, 2026 | KES 41580 DETAILS | |
| July 05, 2026 | General Training | July 18, 2026 | KES 41580 DETAILS |
British Council Nairobi (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 | |
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| June 20, 2026 | UKVI Academic | July 03, 2026 | KES 44840 DETAILS | |
| June 20, 2026 | UKVI General Training | July 03, 2026 | KES 44840 DETAILS |
BC Nairobi - Computer Pride
Test dates are subject to availability. Please check real-time availability on the British Council Online Registration System.
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BC Nairobi - Kenya College of Accountancy University - Town Campus
Test dates are subject to availability. Please check real-time availability on the British Council Online Registration System.
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| June 18, 2026 | Academic | July 01, 2026 | KES 41580 DETAILS |
BC Nairobi - Eka Hotel Eldoret
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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| June 20, 2026 | General Training | July 03, 2026 | KES 41580 DETAILS | |
| June 20, 2026 | Academic | July 03, 2026 | KES 41580 DETAILS |
BC Nairobi - Noble Conference Centre
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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| June 27, 2026 | Academic | July 10, 2026 | KES 41580 DETAILS |
BC Nairobi - iLearn Training Limited Eldoret
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BC Nairobi - iLearn Training Limited Eldoret (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 | |
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| June 23, 2026 | UKVI General Training | July 06, 2026 | KES 44840 DETAILS | |
| June 23, 2026 | UKVI Academic | July 06, 2026 | KES 44840 DETAILS |
BC Nairobi - Moi University School of Health Science - Kenyannurse
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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| June 18, 2026 | Academic | July 01, 2026 | KES 41580 DETAILS |
BC Nairobi - Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology - Kenyannurse
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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| June 20, 2026 | General Training | July 03, 2026 | KES 41580 DETAILS | |
| June 20, 2026 | Academic | July 03, 2026 | KES 41580 DETAILS |
About Kenya
There are several British Council test centres in Kenya's capital Nairobi. Besides the capital, there are several other IELTS test centres across the country.
Background of Kenya
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English requirements in Kenya
To study in English at one of the universities in Kenya 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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