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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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January 27, 2026 UKVI General Training February 09, 2026 KES 44840 DETAILS
January 27, 2026 UKVI Academic February 09, 2026 KES 44840 DETAILS
February 10, 2026 UKVI Academic February 23, 2026 KES 44840 DETAILS
February 10, 2026 UKVI General Training February 23, 2026 KES 44840 DETAILS
April 14, 2026 UKVI Academic April 27, 2026 KES 44840 DETAILS

British Council - I-Learn Training Limited Nairobi

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January 20, 2026 Academic February 02, 2026 KES 41580 DETAILS
January 20, 2026 General Training February 02, 2026 KES 41580 DETAILS
January 28, 2026 Academic February 10, 2026 KES 41580 DETAILS
January 28, 2026 General Training February 10, 2026 KES 41580 DETAILS
February 03, 2026 Academic February 16, 2026 KES 41580 DETAILS

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

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February 07, 2026 Academic February 20, 2026 KES 41580 DETAILS
February 07, 2026 General Training February 20, 2026 KES 41580 DETAILS
February 21, 2026 Academic March 06, 2026 KES 41580 DETAILS
February 21, 2026 General Training March 06, 2026 KES 41580 DETAILS
March 07, 2026 Academic March 20, 2026 KES 41580 DETAILS

BC Nairobi - KCA University Ruaraka Campus

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January 24, 2026 Academic February 06, 2026 KES 41580 DETAILS
February 14, 2026 Academic February 27, 2026 KES 41580 DETAILS
March 05, 2026 Academic March 18, 2026 KES 41580 DETAILS
April 04, 2026 Academic April 17, 2026 KES 41580 DETAILS
May 02, 2026 Academic May 15, 2026 KES 41580 DETAILS

BC Nairobi - Learning & Testing Services

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February 05, 2026 Academic February 18, 2026 KES 41580 DETAILS
February 05, 2026 General Training February 18, 2026 KES 41580 DETAILS
March 05, 2026 General Training March 18, 2026 KES 41580 DETAILS
March 05, 2026 Academic March 18, 2026 KES 41580 DETAILS
April 16, 2026 General Training April 29, 2026 KES 41580 DETAILS

British Council Nairobi

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January 18, 2026 Academic January 31, 2026 KES 41580 DETAILS
January 18, 2026 General Training January 31, 2026 KES 41580 DETAILS
January 25, 2026 General Training February 07, 2026 KES 41580 DETAILS
January 25, 2026 Academic February 07, 2026 KES 41580 DETAILS
February 01, 2026 General Training February 14, 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.

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  Test date Type Results by Test fee
February 07, 2026 UKVI General Training February 20, 2026 KES 44840 DETAILS
February 07, 2026 UKVI Academic February 20, 2026 KES 44840 DETAILS
February 21, 2026 UKVI General Training March 06, 2026 KES 44840 DETAILS
February 21, 2026 UKVI Academic March 06, 2026 KES 44840 DETAILS
March 07, 2026 UKVI Academic March 20, 2026 KES 44840 DETAILS

BC Nairobi - Computer Pride

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January 24, 2026 General Training February 06, 2026 KES 41580 DETAILS
January 24, 2026 Academic February 06, 2026 KES 41580 DETAILS
March 14, 2026 Academic March 27, 2026 KES 41580 DETAILS
March 14, 2026 General Training March 27, 2026 KES 41580 DETAILS
April 18, 2026 Academic May 01, 2026 KES 41580 DETAILS

BC Nairobi - Kenya College of Accountancy University - Town Campus

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January 22, 2026 Academic February 04, 2026 KES 41580 DETAILS
January 22, 2026 General Training February 04, 2026 KES 41580 DETAILS
January 31, 2026 Academic February 13, 2026 KES 41580 DETAILS
February 19, 2026 General Training March 04, 2026 KES 41580 DETAILS
February 19, 2026 Academic March 04, 2026 KES 41580 DETAILS

BC Nairobi - Xalco Limited Ujuzi Fursa Africa

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January 30, 2026 General Training February 12, 2026 KES 41580 DETAILS
January 30, 2026 Academic February 12, 2026 KES 41580 DETAILS
February 13, 2026 Academic February 26, 2026 KES 41580 DETAILS
February 13, 2026 General Training February 26, 2026 KES 41580 DETAILS
February 27, 2026 Academic March 12, 2026 KES 41580 DETAILS

 

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Nakuru
136 km

BC Nairobi - Kabarak University Nakuru Town Campus - Kenyannurse

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January 28, 2026 Academic February 10, 2026 KES 41580 DETAILS
January 28, 2026 General Training February 10, 2026 KES 41580 DETAILS
January 31, 2026 Academic February 13, 2026 KES 41580 DETAILS
February 18, 2026 Academic March 03, 2026 KES 41580 DETAILS
February 18, 2026 General Training March 03, 2026 KES 41580 DETAILS
Kisumu
264 km

BC Nairobi - Uzima University Main Campus - Kenyannurse

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  Test date Type Results by Test fee
January 24, 2026 Academic February 06, 2026 KES 41580 DETAILS
February 07, 2026 Academic February 20, 2026 KES 41580 DETAILS
February 07, 2026 General Training February 20, 2026 KES 41580 DETAILS
February 28, 2026 Academic March 13, 2026 KES 41580 DETAILS
March 07, 2026 Academic March 20, 2026 KES 41580 DETAILS

BC Nairobi - Kenya College of Accountancy University - Western Campus

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January 21, 2026 Academic February 03, 2026 KES 41580 DETAILS
January 21, 2026 General Training February 03, 2026 KES 41580 DETAILS
February 18, 2026 Academic March 03, 2026 KES 41580 DETAILS
February 18, 2026 General Training March 03, 2026 KES 41580 DETAILS
March 18, 2026 Academic March 31, 2026 KES 41580 DETAILS

About IELTS in the city of Nairobi

There are IELTS test locations in Nairobi. The test fee specified for the exam locations above is indicative and can vary depending on test date, test location and test type. Please visit the test location website for most recent information.

Make sure to prepare for the IELTS exam. Make sure you will get a good score on your test by selecting an English language program. Choose a top language school that can advance you to your intended English level.

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 1000 test locations and being accepted by more than 11,500 organisations world-wide.


Universities in Nairobi that accept the IELTS test

African Virtual University

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University of Nairobi

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Daystar University

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