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British Council Tanzania
Test dates are subject to availability. Please check real-time availability on the British Council Online Registration System.
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British Council - Dar es Salaam
Test dates are subject to availability. Please check real-time availability on the British Council Online Registration System.
| Test date | Type | Results by | Test fee | |
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| August 21, 2025 | General Training | September 03, 2025 | TZS 764000 DETAILS | |
| August 21, 2025 | Academic | September 03, 2025 | TZS 764000 DETAILS | |
| August 23, 2025 | Academic | September 05, 2025 | TZS 764000 DETAILS | |
| August 23, 2025 | General Training | September 05, 2025 | TZS 764000 DETAILS | |
| August 28, 2025 | Academic | September 10, 2025 | TZS 764000 DETAILS |
British Council - Dar es Salaam (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 23, 2025 | UKVI Academic | September 05, 2025 | TZS 828000 DETAILS | |
| August 23, 2025 | UKVI General Training | September 05, 2025 | TZS 828000 DETAILS | |
| August 26, 2025 | UKVI Academic | September 08, 2025 | TZS 828000 DETAILS | |
| August 26, 2025 | UKVI General Training | September 08, 2025 | TZS 828000 DETAILS | |
| September 06, 2025 | UKVI Academic | September 19, 2025 | TZS 828000 DETAILS |
British Council Dar Es Salaam (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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About Tanzania
To study in English at one of the universities in Tanzania, 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.
4 most popular study destinations for students in Tanzania
1. United Kingdom
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2. United States
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