- Fee (British Council)
- USD 375
- IELTS for UKVI
- USD 400
- Cities
- Harare, Bulawayo
- Results
- 1–5 days
IELTS fees in Zimbabwe
| Test | Fee at British Council Zimbabwe |
|---|---|
| IELTS on computer (Academic or General Training) | USD 375 |
| IELTS for UKVI on computer | USD 400 |
| IELTS for UKVI Life Skills A1 | USD 240 |
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| Plan | Access | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sprint Pass | 7 days | USD 5.16 |
| Quick Pass | 15 days | USD 8.27 |
| Boost | 30 days | USD 14.48 |
| Professional | 60 days | USD 23.79 |
| Professional | 90 days | USD 31.04 |
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British Council Zimbabwe runs IELTS at two official test centre locations, Harare and Bulawayo. 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 Zimbabwe in 2026?+
USD 375 for IELTS on computer at the British Council, USD 400 for IELTS for UKVI and USD 240 for Life Skills A1.
Where can I take IELTS in Zimbabwe?+
In Harare and Bulawayo, the British Council's two test centre locations.
How long do IELTS results take in Zimbabwe?+
One to five days for IELTS on computer and IELTS for UKVI, per British Council Zimbabwe.
What IELTS score do Zimbabwean 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.
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Reviewed 30 September 2026. This guide helps you plan test preparation; check the current rules for your own program.
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