A young woman sitting in a classroom taking an exam.
A young woman sitting in a classroom taking an exam. ©

British Council

IELTS test fee

The fee for sitting the IELTS test is P2625.00. 

Test dates and locations

The British Council offers IELTS tests in Botswana. All registrations and communication are handled by the British Council in Gaborone, Botswana.

We currently administer IELTS exams once every month throughout the year. We also offer a special session for Academic module between May and July.

Places are assigned on a first-come, first-served basis, so we strongly recommend that you register online at least two months prior to the test date. Please note, once all the test places have been assigned and the session is full, the test will no longer appear on our online registration system.

You will receive an email one week before the test date confirming the venue for your test and the timetable.

Available test dates

The table below shows all available upcoming test dates. 

Registration deadlines are subject to availability. Please check for availability when you register online. 

For all applications and information requests, please contact the British Council Botswana.

Select an IELTS test right for you

Select a location below

Gaborone

Venue: Botho University, Botho Education Park, Diratsame Mosielele, Gaborone

Test Date Test detail Registration Deadline Register
28/10/2023 IELTS Academic
Paper-based
23/10/2023 Apply now
28/10/2023 IELTS General Training
Paper-based
23/10/2023 Apply now
25/11/2023 IELTS Academic
Paper-based
20/11/2023 Apply now
25/11/2023 IELTS General Training
Paper-based
20/11/2023 Apply now
02/12/2023 IELTS Academic
Paper-based
27/11/2023 Apply now
02/12/2023 IELTS General Training
Paper-based
27/11/2023 Apply now
13/01/2024 IELTS Academic
Paper-based
08/01/2024 Apply now
13/01/2024 IELTS General Training
Paper-based
08/01/2024 Apply now
17/02/2024 IELTS Academic
Paper-based
12/02/2024 Apply now
17/02/2024 IELTS General Training
Paper-based
12/02/2024 Apply now
23/03/2024 IELTS Academic
Paper-based
18/03/2024 Apply now
23/03/2024 IELTS General Training
Paper-based
18/03/2024 Apply now

Venue: Botswana National Productivity Centre, Mobuto & Tlokweng Road Circle, Gaborone

Test Date Test detail Registration Deadline Register
28/10/2023 IELTS Academic
Paper-based
20/10/2023 Apply now
28/10/2023 IELTS General Training
Paper-based
20/10/2023 Apply now

Venue: Institute of Development Management (IDM Gaborone) Gaborone, Plot Nos. 21222, 21254, Mobuto Road

Test Date Test detail Registration Deadline Register
21/10/2023 IELTS General Training
Computer-delivered
17/10/2023 Apply now
09/11/2023 IELTS Academic
Computer-delivered
05/11/2023 Apply now
09/11/2023 IELTS Academic
Computer-delivered
06/11/2023 Apply now
09/12/2023 IELTS General Training
Computer-delivered
05/12/2023 Apply now
20/01/2024 IELTS Academic
Computer-delivered
16/01/2024 Apply now
08/02/2024 IELTS General Training
Computer-delivered
04/02/2024 Apply now
09/03/2024 IELTS General Training
Computer-delivered
05/03/2024 Apply now

Venue details

The IELTS test takes place at: Botswana National Productivity Centre (BNPC) in Gaborone, Plot 21222/ 21254 Mobuto, Tlokweng Road Circle.

The exact information will be confirmed in the timetable you will receive by email approximately two weeks before the test.

How to get to your test venue

From University of Botswana roundabout towards Fairgrounds, pass the BHC flats on the left, turn left at News Cafe traffic lights, then take an immediate right. The BNPC is the second building on the right after News Cafe.

You can download the map below for the test venue location.