Exam fees and test centres by country

Where can I take IELTS or PTE in Kampala?

Kampala is the only IELTS city in Uganda. On 30 October 2026 the British Council's booking system listed IELTS Academic on computer at two Kampala venues to 31 December, at UGX 1,397,000. IDP does not run IELTS in Uganda. Pearson lists one PTE centre in Uganda, in Kampala, charging USD 320 for PTE Academic.
  • 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 Kampala

The British Council's booking system offered Kampala as its only Ugandan city. MAT ABACUS Business School had IELTS on computer on 17 days between 4 November and 16 December 2026, and Student Liaison Group on 6. IDP's country list has no Uganda site.

Provider and venueTestsDays with sessions, now to 31 December 2026
MAT ABACUS Business School (British Council)IELTS on computer17 days
Student Liaison Group (British Council)IELTS on computer6 days

PTE test centres in Kampala

Pearson's test centres and fees page listed 1 test centre in Uganda, in Kampala, on 30 October 2026. PTE Academic, PTE Academic UKVI and PTE Core cost USD 320, among the highest PTE prices in the region.

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IELTS and PTE fees in Kampala

Read on 29 and 30 October 2026 in the British Council's booking system, and Pearson's fees page with Uganda selected. Pearson charges in US dollars in Uganda, so compare at the day's exchange rate. No IELTS for UKVI sessions were listed in Kampala.

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

TestProviderFee in Kampala
IELTS Academic or General Training on computerBritish CouncilUGX 1,397,000
PTE Academic, PTE Academic UKVI or PTE CorePearsonUSD 320
PTE Home A1, A2 or B1PearsonUSD 270

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

IELTS: book online with the British Council, choose Kampala 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 Kampala?+

At MAT ABACUS Business School or Student Liaison Group, both British Council venues, which listed 17 and 6 days of IELTS sessions to 31 December 2026.

What is the IELTS fee in Uganda?+

UGX 1,397,000 for IELTS on computer with the British Council, read on 30 October 2026.

Is there a PTE centre in Kampala?+

Yes, one. Pearson lists 1 test centre in Uganda, in Kampala. PTE Academic costs USD 320.

Does IDP offer IELTS in Uganda?+

No. IDP's country list does not include Uganda, so the British Council is the IELTS provider.

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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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