- Fee (British Council)
- ZMW 7,900
- IELTS for UKVI
- ZMW 8,470
- Test centre
- Lusaka
- Results
- 1–2 days
IELTS fees in Zambia
| Test | Fee at British Council Zambia |
|---|---|
| IELTS on computer (Academic or General Training) | ZMW 7,900 |
| IELTS for UKVI on computer | ZMW 8,470 |
| IELTS for UKVI Life Skills A1 | ZMW 5,740 |
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| Plan | Access | Price |
|---|---|---|
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| Boost | 30 days | ZMW 288.07 |
| Professional | 60 days | ZMW 473.39 |
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Practice IELTS Academic →Test centre and format
The British Council runs IELTS at its official test centre in Lusaka, where the sessions listed are IELTS on computer, including IELTS for UKVI. You can change your test date for free up to 15 days before the test and book as late as 48 hours ahead, and the British Council says results are available in one to two calendar 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 Zambia in 2026?+
ZMW 7,900 for IELTS on computer (Academic or General Training) at the British Council, ZMW 8,470 for IELTS for UKVI and ZMW 5,740 for Life Skills A1.
Where can I take IELTS in Zambia?+
At the British Council's official test centre in Lusaka.
How long do IELTS results take in Zambia?+
The British Council Zambia says one to two calendar days.
What IELTS score do I need for a UK visa from Zambia?+
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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