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Dar es Salaam
496 km

British Council Tanzania

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  Test date Type Results by Test fee
October 10, 2024 Academic Global test date: please enquire
October 19, 2024 Academic Global test date: please enquire
October 26, 2024 General Training Global test date: please enquire
October 26, 2024 Academic Global test date: please enquire
November 02, 2024 Academic Global test date: please enquire

British Council - Dar es Salaam

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June 07, 2025 General Training June 20, 2025 TZS 764000 DETAILS
June 07, 2025 Academic June 20, 2025 TZS 764000 DETAILS
June 28, 2025 Academic July 11, 2025 TZS 764000 DETAILS
June 28, 2025 General Training July 11, 2025 TZS 764000 DETAILS
June 21, 2025 Academic July 04, 2025 TZS 764000 DETAILS

British Council - Dar es Salaam (UKVI test location)

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June 07, 2025 UKVI Academic June 20, 2025 TZS 828000 DETAILS
June 07, 2025 UKVI General Training June 20, 2025 TZS 828000 DETAILS
June 19, 2025 UKVI Academic July 02, 2025 TZS 828000 DETAILS
June 14, 2025 UKVI Academic June 27, 2025 TZS 828000 DETAILS
June 14, 2025 UKVI General Training June 27, 2025 TZS 828000 DETAILS

British Council Dar Es Salaam (UKVI test location)

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
October 10, 2024 Academic Global test date: please enquire
October 19, 2024 Academic Global test date: please enquire
October 26, 2024 General Training Global test date: please enquire
October 26, 2024 Academic Global test date: please enquire
November 02, 2024 Academic Global test date: please enquire

Other test centres in or nearby Tanzania

To study in English at one of the universities in Tanzania, you may need a proof of English proficiency. 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 500 test locations and being accepted by more than 9,000 organisations world-wide.

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Frequently asked questions about IELTS in Tanzania

How much does the IELTS exam cost in Tanzania?

The IELTS test in Tanzania costs TZS 666000. 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 Tanzania?

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

Is IELTS for UKVI available for people from Tanzania?

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

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

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

When will IELTS exams start in Tanzania?

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

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