What the providers list for Somalia
The ielts.org centre finder, which covers British Council and IDP centres, has no Somalia option, and IDP's country list does not include Somalia. A search for Djibouti on ielts.org returned 0 results. So every candidate from Somalia sits IELTS in another country.
IELTS fees in the nearest countries
Our Kenya and Ethiopia guides read these fees on the providers' own pages on 10 October 2026.
| Country | IELTS on computer | IELTS for UKVI | Cities |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kenya | KES 41,580 (IDP and British Council) | KES 44,840 | Nairobi, Mombasa, Eldoret, Kisumu, Nakuru |
| Ethiopia | ETB 32,800 (British Council) | ETB 37,500 | Addis Ababa |
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Choosing a centre
Nairobi has the most dates and both providers, and IELTS for UKVI runs in Nairobi, Eldoret and Mombasa (IELTS test centres in Kenya). Addis Ababa is the alternative, with UKVI too; the British Council warns that Ethiopian fees change monthly with the exchange rate (IELTS exam fee in Ethiopia).
Book the test before you travel, check entry requirements on the destination government's own website, and bring the same ID you booked with. Cancellation rules are in IELTS cancel, reschedule and refund rules.
Frequently asked questions
Is there an IELTS test centre in Somalia?+
No. Somalia did not appear in the ielts.org finder or IDP's country list on 14 October 2026.
Where can I take IELTS from Mogadishu or Hargeisa?+
The nearest centres are in Kenya (Nairobi, Mombasa and three other cities) and Ethiopia (Addis Ababa).
How much is IELTS in Kenya?+
KES 41,580 on computer and KES 44,840 for IELTS for UKVI, read on 10 October 2026.
Is there IELTS in Djibouti?+
No. ielts.org showed 0 results for Djibouti on 14 October 2026.
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