Exam registrations are offered three times a year for sittings in May, July and November. The timetable is fixed by CIPS to help you with your exam planning.

Download and complete the relevant application form (below) and then follow the payment instructions explained under 'How and where do I pay?'

			Certificate application form
			Level 3 application form
			Level 4 application form
			Level 5 application form
			Level 6 application form
			Enrolment Guide

You will receive a statement of entry with your exam timetable from CIPS. This will help you in planning for your exam well in advance. Once you are registered you can also check your exams itinerary and update your contact details on My CIPS.

The CIPS website is full of essential resources for registered students and trainers who are studying, taking exams or training for CIPS qualifications.

Fees are payable in your local currency. The exchange rate is determined by the British Council on a monthly basis.

Download the monthly spreadsheet fee and refer to the fees of your country.

	OPTION 1

Step 1: In order for us to identify your electronic payment please use the following reference with your surname.

Step 2: Bank details

			Account Name: BRITISH COUNCIL
			Bank: STANDARD BANK
			Account number: 0140003540900
			Branch code: 010715
			Swift code: SBICMWMX

Step 3: Scan and send your application and proof of payment to exams@britishcouncil.org.mw

Step 4: Please keep a copy as proof of payment.

	OPTION 2

Step 1: Please make a deposit for membership and/or exams.

Step 2: Complete the British Council Deposit Slip (available at branches - see 'Where do I pay?'). Click here for an example.

			depositors name
			candidate name
			mobile / telephone number
			CIPS code reference (see table below)

In order for us to identifying your payment, please use the correct code on the deposit slip. These codes are only to be used for the deposit slips.

Step 3: Submit your application, and payment to the Standard Bank Branch.
The British Council will collect your application directly from the approved branches. Please keep a copy as proof of payment.

Applications and payments are only accepted at the following Standard Bank branches:

Name: Blantyre Malawi Post Corporation Hall
Address: Chichiri Blantyre Opp Museum

Name: Lilongwe Sventh Day Area 14 Hall
Address: Off Presidential Drive City Centre

Name: Mzuzu - Mzuzu University
Address: Luwinga Mzuzu

Please refer to our Examinations Refund Policy.

Refund application form

The British Council and the examining boards take all reasonable steps to provide continuity of service. We feel sure you will understand, however, that we cannot be held responsible for any interruptions caused by circumstances beyond our control. If examinations or their results are disrupted, cancelled or delayed, every effort will be made to resume normal service as soon as possible. The British Council’s liability will be limited to the refund of the registration fee or retesting at a later date.

Fees: All fees are valid for the current registration period only and are subject to change. Please check the relevant web pages for the latest fees before registering for the next session of exams.

Please refer to our Examinations Refund Policy for further info.

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