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British Council Rwanda - Adventist University of Central Africa (Gishushu 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 21, 2026 | Academic | February 03, 2026 | RWF 364000 DETAILS | |
| January 21, 2026 | General Training | February 03, 2026 | RWF 364000 DETAILS | |
| February 18, 2026 | Academic | March 03, 2026 | RWF 364000 DETAILS | |
| February 18, 2026 | General Training | March 03, 2026 | RWF 364000 DETAILS | |
| April 01, 2026 | Academic | April 14, 2026 | RWF 364000 DETAILS |
British Council Rwanda - Adventist University of Central Africa (Gishushu Campus) (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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 20, 2026 | UKVI General Training | February 02, 2026 | RWF 400000 DETAILS | |
| January 20, 2026 | UKVI Academic | February 02, 2026 | RWF 400000 DETAILS | |
| February 10, 2026 | UKVI Academic | February 23, 2026 | RWF 400000 DETAILS | |
| February 10, 2026 | UKVI General Training | February 23, 2026 | RWF 400000 DETAILS | |
| March 24, 2026 | UKVI General Training | April 06, 2026 | RWF 400000 DETAILS |
British Council - Mat Abacus Business School Rwanda
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 04, 2026 | General Training | February 17, 2026 | RWF 364000 DETAILS | |
| February 04, 2026 | Academic | February 17, 2026 | RWF 364000 DETAILS | |
| February 25, 2026 | General Training | March 10, 2026 | RWF 364000 DETAILS | |
| February 25, 2026 | Academic | March 10, 2026 | RWF 364000 DETAILS | |
| March 18, 2026 | Academic | March 31, 2026 | RWF 364000 DETAILS |
British Council Rwanda - Kigali Independent 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 | Academic | February 20, 2026 | RWF 364000 DETAILS | |
| February 07, 2026 | General Training | February 20, 2026 | RWF 364000 DETAILS | |
| February 21, 2026 | Academic | March 06, 2026 | RWF 364000 DETAILS | |
| February 21, 2026 | General Training | March 06, 2026 | RWF 364000 DETAILS | |
| March 07, 2026 | Academic | March 20, 2026 | RWF 364000 DETAILS |
British Council Rwanda - Kigali Independent University (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 | RWF 400000 DETAILS | |
| February 07, 2026 | UKVI Academic | February 20, 2026 | RWF 400000 DETAILS | |
| March 21, 2026 | UKVI Academic | April 03, 2026 | RWF 400000 DETAILS | |
| March 21, 2026 | UKVI General Training | April 03, 2026 | RWF 400000 DETAILS | |
| April 11, 2026 | UKVI Academic | April 24, 2026 | RWF 400000 DETAILS |
About Rwanda
There are several British Council test centres in Rwanda's capital Kigali. Besides the capital, there are no other IELTS test centres across the country.
IELTS data
Several universities in Rwanda require IELTS as proof of English proficiency to enrol in an English-taught programme
- Lowest IELTS score required: 6.5
- Highest IELTS score required: 6.5
- Average IELTS score required: 6.5
- Number of universities accepting IELTS: 1
- Number of studies accepting IELTS: 3
Background of Rwanda
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English requirements in Rwanda
To study in English at one of the universities in Rwanda 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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