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IELTS IN NAIROBI, KENYA
Your international benchmark

If you are planning to study, live or work abroad, you will need to take an IELTS (International English Language Testing System) Exam.

In Nairobi we run IELTS Exams regularly. Read on to find out how to register, what it costs and when the exams and workshops take place.

How can I register?
OPTION 1
Step1: Download the application form
Step2: Fax to +254 20 2836500 or e-mail information@britishcouncil.or.ke the following documentation:
completed application form
a copy of your national identity card or passport including the validation page
bank deposit slip.

OPTION 2
Step1: Pay for your Exam at any of Standard Chartered Bank branch
Step2: Bring the banking slip, 2 recent passport photographs, the original and copy of your national identity card or passport to British Council office and complete the IELTS Application Form.

Please note: 
Student ID or police abstracts for lost identity documents will not be accepted.
The original identification document used at registration must be presented on the exam day.
The photographs must be recent and must be taken against a clear background e.g. off white or light grey. Photographs that do not meet the specifications will be rejected and this may cause a delay in your registration.
The candidate must sign the IELTS form personally. No other person is authorised to sign on behalf of the candidate. Candidates will be automatically disqualified in the event of someone else signing on their behalf.
What are the costs?
Booking for the IELTS Exam only KSHS 15,000
Ordering the study pack only KSHS   2,500

Test Report Form postage: (The postage charges may be subjected to change as dictated by the service providers).
1. Abroad via DHL Kenya KSHS 2,600
2. Abroad via registered mail Kenya KSHS 500

How do I pay?

Payments can be done with a direct deposit to the bank. All Branches of Standard Chartered Bank in Nairobi, Mombasa and Kisumu have customised British Council deposit slips. Simply inform them that you wish to deposit money into the British Council account and you will be given the slip. For all other branches use the details below.

British Council banking details: 
Standard Chartered Bank
Account number: 01080-232436-00
Branch: Kenyatta Avenue, Nairobi
When can I write my exam?
Please note: All dates prior to these are fully booked. 
Next available exam date Module
Thursday 19 November 2009 Academic only
Saturday 05 December 2009 Academic and General
Saturday 12 December 2009 Academic and General
Saturday 09 January 2010 Academic and General
Saturday 23 January 2010 Academic and General
Thursday 11 February 2010 Academic and General
Saturday 20 February 2010 Academic and General
Saturday 06 March 2010 Academic and General
Saturday 20 March 2010 Academic and General
Saturday 10 April 2010 Academic and General
Saturday 17 April 2010 Academic and General
Saturday 08 May 2010 Academic and General
Thursday 20 May 2010 Academic and General
Saturday 05 June 2010 Academic and General
Saturday 26 June 2010 Academic and General
Saturday 10 July 2010 Academic only
Saturday 31 July 2010 Academic and General
Thursday 05 August 2010 Academic and General
Saturday 21 August 2010 Academic and General
Saturday 11 September 2010 Academic and General
Saturday 25 September 2010 Academic and General
Saturday 09 October 2010 Academic and General
Saturday 30 October 2010 Academic and General
Thursday 04 November 2010 Academic and General
Saturday 20 November 2010 Academic and General
Saturday 04 December 2010 Academic and General
Saturday 11 December 2010 Academic and General
When will I get my results?

Results are released 13 days after the exam date. The Test Report Forms for candidates who reside outside Nairobi are posted by registered mail. Candidates who reside in Nairobi can collect their reports from British Council office. They are required to bring their ID when they come to collect the results. Reports for candidates who register for the exam at the British Council office in Mombasa will have their reports sent to Mombasa.

Unfortunately results cannot be given over the phone, by fax or e-mail, and we are only allowed to give ONE certificate to each candidate. In addition to the Test Report Form given to the candidate, candidates can request on their application forms (Section 24), that up to 5 copies of the results be sent to receiving institutions. Receiving institutions are local academic institutions (e.g. universities) and overseas institutions that are not registered to view candidate results online. Registered institutions only receive results online; here is a list of registered institutions. Unfortunately we cannot send to local institutions or departments (e.g. immigration agents).

What will happen before the Exam?
We will confirm your exam date as soon as we get your application form. If the date you wish to take the exam is full, we shall give you another date and confirm to you by letter, e-mail or phone at least a week before the exam date.
In the event that you do not receive the notification, please contact the British Council office where you registered.
How do I prepare for the exam?
You can familiarise yourself with the IELTS Exam by purchasing the study pack which contains sample exams and a listening CD. Give us a call or come to our office, if you wish to purchase your own study pack.
What should I take to the exam?
Proof of your identity which is the same as the identity information you provided on your application form. It must contain a number, a signature, a date of birth and a photograph.
All non-Kenyans must bring their passports.

Please note: If you do not have the correct identity document you will not be able to take the exam. Make sure you arrive on time so that you have enough time to get comfortable.

Where can I write my exam?
British Council Kenya (Directions - Map)
Upperhill Road
PO Box 40751
00100
Nairobi, Kenya
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If you require further details please download the information for candidates and or the IELTS Handbook. You can also e-mail our exams team or visit the main IELTS website.
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