Written byFizza Butool ZaidiIELTS teacher for 10+ years, PTE for 5Updated 30 October 2026
IELTS test centres in Gaborone
The ielts.org finder listed three entries for Botswana on 30 October 2026, all British Council and all in Gaborone. The Institute of Development Management on Mobuto Road runs IELTS Academic and General Training on computer at BWP 4,710 and IELTS for UKVI on computer at BWP 5,050. The Botswana National Productivity Centre runs paper-based IELTS for UKVI at BWP 4,660. Both offer One Skill Retake.
There is no IDP venue in Botswana.
| Venue | Provider | Tests listed |
|---|---|---|
| British Council, Institute of Development Management | British Council | IELTS on computer, IELTS for UKVI, One Skill Retake |
| British Council, Botswana National Productivity Centre | British Council | IELTS for UKVI on paper, One Skill Retake |
PTE test centres in and near Gaborone
Pearson's price finder said on 30 October 2026 that there is one PTE test centre in Botswana, in Gaborone, offering PTE Academic, PTE Academic UKVI and PTE Core at USD 270. It does not name the centre; you see it when you search for Gaborone in myPTE.
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IELTS and PTE fees in Gaborone
Read on 30 October 2026 on the venues' ielts.org pages and on Pearson's price finder with Botswana selected. IELTS fees are from the British Council venues' ielts.org pages. Pearson prices PTE in Botswana in US dollars.
| Test | Provider | Fee in Gaborone |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic or General Training on computer | British Council | BWP 4,710 |
| IELTS for UKVI on computer | British Council | BWP 5,050 |
| IELTS for UKVI on paper | British Council | BWP 4,660 |
| PTE Academic, PTE Academic UKVI or PTE Core | Pearson | USD 270 |
| PTE Home A1, A2 or B1 | Pearson | USD 225 |
How to book, what ID to bring, and when results arrive
IELTS: Book in the British Council's booking system with Botswana 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 Gaborone?+
At the British Council's Institute of Development Management venue (computer) or the Botswana National Productivity Centre (paper-based IELTS for UKVI).
What is the IELTS fee in Gaborone?+
BWP 4,710 for IELTS Academic or General Training on computer, and BWP 5,050 for IELTS for UKVI on computer.
Is there a PTE centre in Gaborone?+
Yes. Pearson lists one PTE centre in Botswana, in Gaborone. PTE Academic costs USD 270.
Is there an IDP IELTS centre in Botswana?+
No. The ielts.org finder lists only British Council venues in Botswana.
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