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Where can I take IELTS in Senegal?

IELTS in Senegal is taken at one centre: the British Council in Dakar, according to its Senegal site and the ielts.org finder on 14 October 2026. Academic, General Training and IELTS for UKVI are all on computer there, and Life Skills is offered too. You can also take IELTS Academic Online from home. The same British Council office runs tests in Banjul, the Gambia.
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IELTS venue in Senegal

The British Council's dates and locations page says it offers IELTS in one location in Dakar, on computer, and the ielts.org centre finder lists the same single centre. We give the venue name, not the address.

CityVenueTests
DakarBritish Council DakarAcademic, General Training, UKVI (computer), Life Skills A1 and B1
From homeIELTS Academic OnlineIELTS Academic only

Choosing a date

On computer you choose your Speaking slot when you book. Candidates outside Dakar have no closer IELTS venue in Senegal; IELTS Academic Online avoids the trip but is not accepted for UK visas. Compare formats in IELTS Online vs computer vs paper.

Fees and payment are in IELTS exam fee in Senegal. If one skill falls short, the IELTS One Skill Retake lets you resit just that part on computer within 60 days of the original test.

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Frequently asked questions

Where can I take IELTS in Senegal?+

At the British Council in Dakar, on computer, or IELTS Academic Online from home.

Is IELTS on paper available in Senegal?+

No. The British Council says IELTS for UKVI in Dakar moved to computer from 21 December 2025, and the standard test is also on computer.

Is there an IDP IELTS centre in Senegal?+

No. IELTS in Senegal is run only by the British Council.

Can I take IELTS for UKVI in Senegal?+

Yes, on computer in Dakar, for XOF 237,890.

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