- Fee (British Council)
- UGX 1,397,000
- IELTS for UKVI
- UGX 1,490,000
- Centre
- Kampala
- Results
- 1–5 days
IELTS fees in Uganda
| Test | Fee at British Council Uganda |
|---|---|
| IELTS on computer (Academic or General Training) | UGX 1,397,000 |
| IELTS for UKVI Academic on computer | UGX 1,490,000 |
| IELTS for UKVI Life Skills (A1 or B1) | UGX 936,000 |
BandLadder pricing in UGX for Uganda
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| Plan | Access | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sprint Pass | 7 days | UGX 23,110 |
| Quick Pass | 15 days | UGX 37,004 |
| Boost | 30 days | UGX 64,792 |
| Professional | 60 days | UGX 106,474 |
| Professional | 90 days | UGX 138,894 |
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Practice IELTS Academic →Test centre and format
British Council Uganda runs IELTS at its official test centre in Kampala. 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 Uganda in 2026?+
UGX 1,397,000 for IELTS on computer at the British Council, UGX 1,490,000 for IELTS for UKVI Academic and UGX 936,000 for Life Skills.
Where can I take IELTS in Uganda?+
At the British Council's official test centre in Kampala.
How long do IELTS results take in Uganda?+
One to five days for IELTS on computer and IELTS for UKVI, per British Council Uganda.
What IELTS score do Ugandan 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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