- Fee (IDP and BC)
- KES 41,580
- IELTS for UKVI
- KES 44,840
- Cities (British Council)
- 9
- Results
- 1–5 days
IELTS fees in Kenya
| Test | IDP Kenya | British Council Kenya |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS on computer (Academic or General Training) | KES 41,580 | KES 41,580 |
| IELTS for UKVI on computer | KES 44,840 | KES 44,840 |
| IELTS for UKVI Life Skills A1 | Not stated | KES 32,170 |
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| Plan | Access | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sprint Pass | 7 days | KES 736.51 |
| Quick Pass | 15 days | KES 1,179.31 |
| Boost | 30 days | KES 2,064.90 |
| Professional | 60 days | KES 3,393.28 |
| Professional | 90 days | KES 4,426.46 |
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Practice IELTS Academic →Test cities and format
The British Council lists nine IELTS test centre locations in Kenya: Nairobi, Eldoret, Mombasa, Kisumu, Nyeri, Nakuru, Meru, Kisii and Kakamega. IDP runs computer-delivered centres in Nairobi (Westlands) and Eldoret. The British Council says results for IELTS on computer and IELTS for UKVI arrive in one to five days; Life Skills takes nine days.
The band each destination needs
| Route | IELTS | PTE equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom: Skilled Worker, degree-level study | IELTS for UKVI 5.5 each (B2) | PTE Academic UKVI 59 each |
| Australia: Competent English (skilled visa eligibility) | IELTS 6.0 each | PTE 47 / 48 / 51 / 54 (L/R/W/S) |
| Australia: Proficient English (+10 points) | IELTS 7.0 each | PTE 58 / 59 / 69 / 76 |
| Canada: Express Entry CLB 7 | IELTS General 6.0 each | PTE Core L60 · R60 · W69 · S68 |
Australia's Proficient English (IELTS 7.0 each) adds 10 points and Superior (8.0 each) adds 20, achieved within three years of the visa application. Canada accepts only IELTS General Training for Express Entry, and the result must be under two years old. UK universities usually ask 6.0 to 6.5 for undergraduate and 6.5 to 7.0 for postgraduate study.
Frequently asked questions
How much is the IELTS fee in Kenya in 2026?+
KES 41,580 for IELTS on computer (Academic or General Training) at both IDP and the British Council. IELTS for UKVI is KES 44,840, and the British Council lists Life Skills A1 at KES 32,170.
Where can I take IELTS in Kenya?+
The British Council tests in nine cities: Nairobi, Eldoret, Mombasa, Kisumu, Nyeri, Nakuru, Meru, Kisii and Kakamega. IDP has computer centres in Nairobi (Westlands) and Eldoret.
How long do IELTS results take in Kenya?+
One to five days for IELTS on computer and IELTS for UKVI, per British Council Kenya. Life Skills results take nine days.
What IELTS score do Kenyan students need for a UK visa?+
B2 for Skilled Worker and degree-level Student visas: IELTS for UKVI 5.5 in each skill. Universities set their own bands, usually 6.0 to 6.5 for undergraduate and 6.5 to 7.0 for postgraduate study.
Official sources
Reviewed 30 September 2026. This guide helps you plan test preparation; check the current rules for your own program.
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