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Where can I take IELTS in Rwanda?

Every IELTS test in Rwanda is in Kigali. On 13 October 2026 the British Council's booking system showed all computer-based sessions, including IELTS for UKVI, at one venue: Mat Abacus Business School Rwanda in Remera. The official centre finder also lists three other Kigali venues, but none had bookable sessions. IDP does not run IELTS in Rwanda.
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IELTS venues in Kigali

Sessions come from the British Council's booking system and its dates page; other venues come from the official ielts.org centre finder. We give venue names, not addresses.

Venue (Kigali)Listed formatBookable on 13 Oct 2026
Mat Abacus Business School RwandaComputer, UKVIYes: 50 sessions per module to March 2027
Adventist University of Central Africa (Gishushu)Computer, UKVINo sessions open
Kigali Independent UniversityPaper, UKVINo sessions open
British Council KigaliUKVINo sessions open

Dates and UKVI

Standard IELTS had 50 sessions per module between 22 October 2026 and March 2027. IELTS for UKVI had 14 sessions starting 7 November 2026, and Life Skills A1 and B1 dates were open from 5 November (British Council). Candidates from other provinces must travel to Kigali.

Fees and refund rules are in IELTS exam fee in Rwanda.

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Frequently asked questions

Where can I take IELTS in Rwanda?+

In Kigali only. On 13 October 2026 all bookable sessions were at Mat Abacus Business School Rwanda.

Can I take IELTS for UKVI in Rwanda?+

Yes, in Kigali; 14 UKVI sessions were open from 7 November 2026.

Is IELTS on paper available in Rwanda?+

The centre finder lists a paper venue in Kigali, but no paper sessions were bookable when we checked.

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