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October 24, 2025 General Training Global test date: please enquire
October 24, 2025 Academic Global test date: please enquire
October 31, 2025 Academic Global test date: please enquire
November 05, 2025 Academic Global test date: please enquire
November 05, 2025 General Training Global test date: please enquire
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About Mozambique

There is one British Council test centre in Mozambique's capital Maputo. Besides the capital, there are no other IELTS test centres across the country.

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English requirements in Mozambique

To study in English at one of the universities in Mozambique 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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Frequently asked questions about IELTS in Mozambique

How much does the IELTS exam cost in Mozambique?

The IELTS test in Mozambique costs MZN 23455. 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 Mozambique?

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 Mozambique can be done by following this link to the official IELTS registration website.

Is IELTS for UKVI available for people from Mozambique?

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 Mozambique. Read more on the different types of IELTS in our article.

Which test center in Mozambique is the best to take the IELTS exam?

There is no "best test center" in Mozambique , 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 Mozambique to find a test centers that is most convenient for you.

When will IELTS exams start in Mozambique?

IELTS exams in Mozambique are conducted through the whole year. You can find all dates for IELTS exams in Mozambique on the official IELTS registration website.