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British Council Zambia - Lechwe Education Trust
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 24, 2026 | General Training | February 06, 2026 | ZMW 7830 DETAILS | |
| January 24, 2026 | Academic | February 06, 2026 | ZMW 7830 DETAILS | |
| February 21, 2026 | General Training | March 06, 2026 | ZMW 7830 DETAILS | |
| February 21, 2026 | Academic | March 06, 2026 | ZMW 7830 DETAILS | |
| April 25, 2026 | General Training | May 08, 2026 | ZMW 7830 DETAILS |
British Council Lusaka (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 31, 2026 | UKVI General Training | February 13, 2026 | ZMW 8450 DETAILS | |
| January 31, 2026 | UKVI Academic | February 13, 2026 | ZMW 8450 DETAILS | |
| February 13, 2026 | UKVI General Training | February 26, 2026 | ZMW 8450 DETAILS | |
| February 13, 2026 | UKVI Academic | February 26, 2026 | ZMW 8450 DETAILS | |
| February 27, 2026 | UKVI Academic | March 12, 2026 | ZMW 8450 DETAILS |
British Council Zambia - Mulungushi International Conference Centre (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 |
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British Council Lusaka
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 | Academic | February 12, 2026 | ZMW 7830 DETAILS | |
| January 30, 2026 | General Training | February 12, 2026 | ZMW 7830 DETAILS | |
| February 07, 2026 | General Training | February 20, 2026 | ZMW 7830 DETAILS | |
| February 07, 2026 | Academic | February 20, 2026 | ZMW 7830 DETAILS | |
| February 20, 2026 | Academic | March 05, 2026 | ZMW 7830 DETAILS |
British Council Zambia - Mulungushi International Conference Centre
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 21, 2026 | General Training | March 06, 2026 | ZMW 7830 DETAILS | |
| February 21, 2026 | Academic | March 06, 2026 | ZMW 7830 DETAILS | |
| March 21, 2026 | Academic | April 03, 2026 | ZMW 7830 DETAILS | |
| March 21, 2026 | General Training | April 03, 2026 | ZMW 7830 DETAILS | |
| April 25, 2026 | General Training | May 08, 2026 | ZMW 7830 DETAILS |
About Zambia
There are two British Council test centres in Zambia's capital Lusaka. Besides the capital, there is one other IELTS test centres across the country.
Background of Zambia
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English requirements in Zambia
To study in English at one of the universities in Zambia 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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