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British Council Lilongwe (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 05, 2026 | UKVI General Training | February 18, 2026 | MWK 493000 DETAILS | |
| February 05, 2026 | UKVI Academic | February 18, 2026 | MWK 493000 DETAILS | |
| March 07, 2026 | UKVI Academic | March 20, 2026 | MWK 493000 DETAILS | |
| March 07, 2026 | UKVI General Training | March 20, 2026 | MWK 493000 DETAILS | |
| April 02, 2026 | UKVI General Training | April 15, 2026 | MWK 493000 DETAILS |
British Council Lilongwe
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 30, 2026 | General Training | February 12, 2026 | MWK 450700 DETAILS | |
| January 30, 2026 | Academic | February 12, 2026 | MWK 450700 DETAILS | |
| February 06, 2026 | General Training | February 19, 2026 | MWK 450700 DETAILS | |
| February 06, 2026 | Academic | February 19, 2026 | MWK 450700 DETAILS | |
| February 21, 2026 | Academic | March 06, 2026 | MWK 450700 DETAILS |
British Council Blantyre (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 12, 2026 | UKVI General Training | February 25, 2026 | MWK 493000 DETAILS | |
| February 12, 2026 | UKVI Academic | February 25, 2026 | MWK 493000 DETAILS | |
| March 11, 2026 | UKVI General Training | March 24, 2026 | MWK 493000 DETAILS | |
| March 11, 2026 | UKVI Academic | March 24, 2026 | MWK 493000 DETAILS | |
| April 30, 2026 | UKVI General Training | May 13, 2026 | MWK 493000 DETAILS |
British Council Blantyre
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 30, 2026 | General Training | February 12, 2026 | MWK 450700 DETAILS | |
| January 30, 2026 | Academic | February 12, 2026 | MWK 450700 DETAILS | |
| February 06, 2026 | General Training | February 19, 2026 | MWK 450700 DETAILS | |
| February 06, 2026 | Academic | February 19, 2026 | MWK 450700 DETAILS | |
| February 27, 2026 | Academic | March 12, 2026 | MWK 450700 DETAILS |
About Malawi
There is one British Council test centre in Malawi's capital Lilongwe. Besides the capital, there are two other IELTS test centres across the country.
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English requirements in Malawi
To study in English at one of the universities in Malawi 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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