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Windhoek
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British Council / Hotel Safari

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August 22, 2025 General Training Global test date: please enquire
August 22, 2025 Academic Global test date: please enquire
August 29, 2025 Academic Global test date: please enquire
September 05, 2025 Academic Global test date: please enquire
September 05, 2025 General Training Global test date: please enquire
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British Council / Hotel Safari (UKVI test location)

This test centre is specifically authorised by UK Visas and Immigration and offers the UKVI exam. Test dates are subject to availability. Please check real-time availability on the British Council Online Registration System.

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August 22, 2025 General Training Global test date: please enquire
August 22, 2025 Academic Global test date: please enquire
August 29, 2025 Academic Global test date: please enquire
September 05, 2025 Academic Global test date: please enquire
September 05, 2025 General Training Global test date: please enquire
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British Council Namibia - Nipam

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August 22, 2025 General Training Global test date: please enquire
August 22, 2025 Academic Global test date: please enquire
August 29, 2025 Academic Global test date: please enquire
September 05, 2025 Academic Global test date: please enquire
September 05, 2025 General Training Global test date: please enquire
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About Namibia

There is one British Council test centre in Namibias capital Windhoek. The average IELTS score of test takers with English as native language is 7. According to our database, there is one university in Namibia that accept the IELTS test. The average IELTS score requirement for organisations accepting IELTS in Namibia is 7.To study in English at one of the universities in Namibia, you may need a proof of English proficiency. There are several standardised English tests that you can take to proof your English level, such as the PTE (Pearson Test of English), TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language), CAE (Cambridge Advanced English) and IELTS (International English Language Testing System), offered by British Council and IDP. IELTS is the most popular of these tests, with British Council offering more than 1000 test locations and being accepted by more than 11,500 organisations world-wide.

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Frequently asked questions about IELTS in Namibia

How much does the IELTS exam cost in Namibia?

The IELTS test in Namibia costs NAD 5500. Please note that you may need to make extra costs such as transportation or accomodation if you need to travel to a city to take IELTS. See our article on IELTS costs how to save money on your IELTS test.

How can I apply for IELTS in Namibia?

First make sure that you apply for the right type of IELTS. The IELTS exam is offered as Academic or a General Training variant. The Academic variant is for studying abroad and the General Training if you want to migrate to an English-speaking country and work there, or if you plan to attend a secondary school. Applying for all variants of IELTS in Namibia can be done by following this link to the official IELTS registration website.

Is IELTS for UKVI available for people from Namibia?

If you plan to study or work in the United Kingdom, you need IELTS for UKVI. The UK Home Office has authorized the Secure English language exams (SELT) IELTS for UKVI Academic and General Training and IELTS Life Skills for visa applications to the UK coming from Namibia. Read more on the different types of IELTS in our article.

Which test center in Namibia is the best to take the IELTS exam?

There is no "best test center" in Namibia , all of them are equally good. The IELTS test is a standardized test that is conducted in exactly the same way on different locations. So, it doesn't really matter which test center you will go, you will always get the same high quality experience. Go directly to test centers in Namibia to find a test centers that is most convenient for you.

When will IELTS exams start in Namibia?

IELTS exams in Namibia are conducted through the whole year. You can find all dates for IELTS exams in Namibia on the official IELTS registration website.