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Dakar
309 km

British Council Dakar

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  Test date Type Results by Test fee
January 17, 2026 Academic January 30, 2026 XOF 211140 DETAILS
January 17, 2026 General Training January 30, 2026 XOF 211140 DETAILS
January 24, 2026 Academic February 06, 2026 XOF 211140 DETAILS
January 24, 2026 General Training February 06, 2026 XOF 211140 DETAILS
January 28, 2026 General Training February 10, 2026 XOF 211140 DETAILS
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British Council Dakar (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
January 21, 2026 UKVI General Training February 03, 2026 XOF 225900 DETAILS
January 21, 2026 UKVI Academic February 03, 2026 XOF 225900 DETAILS
February 04, 2026 UKVI Academic February 17, 2026 XOF 225900 DETAILS
February 04, 2026 UKVI General Training February 17, 2026 XOF 225900 DETAILS
February 25, 2026 UKVI Academic March 10, 2026 XOF 225900 DETAILS
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About Senegal

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

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English requirements in Senegal

To study in English at one of the universities in Senegal 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.

4 most popular study destinations for students in Senegal

1. Germany

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2. France

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3. United Kingdom

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4. Netherlands

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Frequently asked questions about IELTS in Senegal

How much does the IELTS exam cost in Senegal?

The IELTS test in Senegal costs between XOF 182800 and XOF 201600. 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 Senegal?

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

Is IELTS for UKVI available for people from Senegal?

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

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

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

When will IELTS exams start in Senegal?

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