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Where can I take IELTS or PTE in Blantyre?

Blantyre has one IELTS venue and Malawi's only PTE centre. On 30 October 2026 the British Council's booking system listed IELTS Academic on computer at British Council Blantyre on 13 and 25 November and 5 and 18 December, at MWK 510,800. Pearson lists one PTE centre in Malawi, in Blantyre, charging USD 255.
  • Guide updated · 29 October 2026
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Written byFizza Butool ZaidiIELTS teacher for 10+ years, PTE for 5Updated 29 October 2026

IELTS test centres in Blantyre

The British Council's booking system listed British Council Blantyre with four IELTS on computer dates to 31 December 2026. Lilongwe, the other Malawian city offered, had five.

Provider and venueTestsDays with sessions, now to 31 December 2026
British Council Blantyre (British Council)IELTS on computer4 days (13, 25 Nov; 5, 18 Dec)

PTE test centres in Blantyre

Pearson's test centres and fees page listed 1 test centre in Malawi, in Blantyre, on 30 October 2026. PTE Academic, PTE Academic UKVI and PTE Core cost USD 255.

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IELTS and PTE fees in Blantyre

Read on 29 and 30 October 2026 in the British Council's booking system, and Pearson's fees page with Malawi selected. IELTS is priced in kwacha and PTE in US dollars.

Refund, transfer and payment rules are in our IELTS fee in Malawi and PTE fee in Malawi guides.

TestProviderFee in Blantyre
IELTS Academic or General Training on computerBritish CouncilMWK 510,800
PTE Academic, PTE Academic UKVI or PTE CorePearsonUSD 255
PTE Home A1, A2 or B1PearsonUSD 215

How to book, what ID to bring, and when results arrive

IELTS: book online with the British Council, choose Blantyre and pick a session; the venue address comes in your confirmation. Register with the identity document you will bring on test day, and bring that same document.

PTE: create a myPTE account with details that exactly match your ID, choose the test, then your city, a centre and a slot (Pearson's booking guide). Pearson's ID policy asks for a valid passport, and a passport is the only ID accepted if you test outside your country of citizenship; check its exceptions list before relying on a national ID card.

Results: both IELTS booking systems show results in 1 to 5 days for IELTS on computer, and Pearson sends PTE scores typically within 48 hours (PTE scoring). Before you pay, take a free IELTS mock test or a free PTE mock test to check you are ready.

Frequently asked questions

Where can I take IELTS in Blantyre?+

At British Council Blantyre, on 13 and 25 November and 5 and 18 December 2026.

What is the IELTS fee in Blantyre?+

MWK 510,800 for IELTS on computer.

Is there a PTE centre in Blantyre?+

Yes, Malawi's only one. PTE Academic costs USD 255.

Where else in Malawi can I take IELTS?+

In Lilongwe, at British Council Lilongwe, which listed five dates to 18 December 2026.

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Guide updated on 29 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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