Written byFizza Butool ZaidiIELTS teacher for 10+ years, PTE for 5Updated 30 October 2026
IELTS test centres in Bamenda
The ielts.org finder listed British Council, Make it for Africa on 30 October 2026 for IELTS Academic and General Training on computer at XAF 217,000, with One Skill Retake. It is the only venue outside Yaoundé and Douala on the Cameroon list, and it does not run IELTS for UKVI.
For IELTS for UKVI the nearest listed venues are ELFA Cameroon Centre in Yaoundé and Global Language Centre in Douala.
| Venue | Provider | Tests listed |
|---|---|---|
| British Council, Make it for Africa | British Council | IELTS on computer, One Skill Retake |
PTE test centres in and near Bamenda
Pearson's price finder said on 30 October 2026 that there is one PTE centre in Cameroon, in Yaoundé. PTE Academic, PTE Academic UKVI and PTE Core cost USD 285.
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IELTS and PTE fees in Bamenda
Read on 30 October 2026 on the venues' ielts.org pages and on Pearson's price finder with Cameroon selected. The IELTS fee is from the British Council's Bamenda venue page. Pearson prices PTE in Cameroon in US dollars.
| Test | Provider | Fee in Bamenda |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic or General Training on computer | British Council | XAF 217,000 |
| PTE Academic, PTE Academic UKVI or PTE Core | Pearson | USD 285 |
| PTE Home A1, A2 or B1 | Pearson | USD 240 |
How to book, what ID to bring, and when results arrive
IELTS: Book in the British Council's booking system with Cameroon selected. The venue address comes in your confirmation. Results for IELTS on computer usually arrive within 1 to 5 days.
PTE: create a myPTE account with details that exactly match your ID, choose the test, then a centre and a slot (Pearson's booking guide). Pearson's ID policy asks for a valid passport; check its country exceptions list before you book. Pearson sends PTE scores typically within 48 hours (PTE scoring).
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Frequently asked questions
Where can I take IELTS in Bamenda?+
At the British Council's Make it for Africa (MIFA) venue on Commercial Avenue.
What is the IELTS fee in Bamenda?+
XAF 217,000 for IELTS Academic or General Training on computer.
Can I take IELTS for UKVI in Bamenda?+
No. The nearest UKVI venues are in Yaoundé and Douala.
Is there a PTE centre in Bamenda?+
No. Pearson's only PTE centre in Cameroon is in Yaoundé.
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Guide updated on 30 October 2026. Individual prices and policies may have earlier observation dates. Confirm current details on the linked official pages before you book or apply.
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