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IELTS IN LILONGWE, MALAWI
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 Malawi we run IELTS Exams regularly to help you prepare for the exam. Read on to find out how to register, what it costs and when the exams take place.

How can I register?
Step1: Download the application form
Step2: Fax to +265 (0) 1 772 945 or e-mail info@britishcouncil.org.mw the following documentation:
application form
copy of your international passport including the validation page (to be present at exam)
bank deposit slip.

Please note: 
Student ID or national ID card will not be accepted.
The original copy of ID attached to the completed form must be presented on the exam day.
No PO Box / PMB/ agent and international addresses will be accepted as correspondence address. (Please state clear and concise addresses).
Candidate must sign the IELTS form personally. No other person is authorised to sign on behalf of the candidate. The candidate will be automatically disqualified in the event of someone else signing on their behalf.
What are the costs?
Booking for the IELTS Exam only MKW 35700.00
How do I pay?
Payment is only through the bank and our British Council banking details are: 
Account holder: British Council
Bank: Standard Bank
Account number: 0140003540900
Branch name: Capital City

Please note your full name, surname and contact number as your reference number on your payment.

When can I write my exam?

Please note: All dates prior to these are fully booked.

Next available exam date Module
Saturday 23 January 2010 Academic and General
Saturday 20 March 2010 Academic and General
Thursday 20 May 2010 Academic and General
Saturday 31 July 2010 Academic and General
Saturday 25 September 2010 Academic and General
Saturday 20 November 2010 Academic and General
When will I get my results?

Results are available 13 working days from the date of examination.

Please note that you will have to pay additional courier fees to receive your Test Results Form (TRF).

Unfortunately results cannot be given over the phone, by fax or e-mail, and we are only allowed to give ONE certificate to each student. Candidates can however request to pick up their results in person or fill an Authority Note form, which allows you to send someone to pick up your result on your behalf. You can also request for your result to be sent to you by post, in this case you will be required to pay courier fees. This request can be made on the date of registration or on the date of the exams.

To collect your results you simply need to bring your ID book or card.

What will happen before the Exam?
Candidates will receive notification/confirmation either by e-mail or telephone 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.
The exam date cannot be deferred or transferred and fees non-refundable.
How do I prepare for the exam?

1.  You can familiarise yourself with the IELTS Exam by purchasing the specimen pack which contains a sample exam and listening CD.

Numbers are limited so they are on a first come first served basis.

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.
If you are taking the exam in another country you need to also bring your passport.
The pens, pencils and erasers which you need for the exam. Bring an accurate watch along with you too so that you can keep track of the time.

Please note: If you do not have the correct identity information 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 Malawi (Directions - Map)
P O Box 30222
Lilongwe 3
Capital City
Malawi
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