🇲🇼 IELTS in Malawi

IELTS in Malawi — fees in MWK, Lilongwe and Blantyre centres and the scores your route needs

IELTS on computer costs MWK 510,800 in Malawi, for Academic or General Training, at the British Council in Lilongwe and Blantyre. IELTS for UKVI costs MWK 555,000 and Life Skills MWK 342,000. Both cities offer IELTS on computer and IELTS for UKVI, per the official test centre finder (checked 11 October 2026).
  • Fee (British Council): MWK 510,800
  • IELTS for UKVI: MWK 555,000
  • Cities: Lilongwe, Blantyre
  • UK visa (B2): 5.5 each
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Fee (British Council)
MWK 510,800
IELTS for UKVI
MWK 555,000
Cities
Lilongwe, Blantyre
UK visa (B2)
5.5 each

IELTS fees in Malawi

TestFee at the British Council, Malawi
IELTS on computer (Academic or General Training)MWK 510,800
IELTS for UKVI on computer (Academic or General Training)MWK 555,000
IELTS Life Skills A1 / B1 (Lilongwe)MWK 342,000
Fees are from the official IELTS test centre finder and can change; confirm at booking.

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Test centres and format

The British Council runs IELTS at its Lilongwe office (Plot 13/20) and at Malawi Sun Hotels, 5 Robins Road, Blantyre. Both list IELTS on computer and IELTS for UKVI at the same fees; Life Skills is listed in Lilongwe.

The band each destination needs

RouteIELTSPTE equivalent
United Kingdom: Skilled Worker, degree-level studyIELTS for UKVI 5.5 each (B2)PTE Academic UKVI 59 each
Australia: Competent English (skilled visa eligibility)IELTS 6.0 eachPTE 47 / 48 / 51 / 54 (L/R/W/S)
Australia: Proficient English (+10 points)IELTS 7.0 eachPTE 58 / 59 / 69 / 76
Canada: Express Entry CLB 7IELTS General 6.0 eachPTE Core L60 · R60 · W69 · S68

Australia's Proficient English (IELTS 7.0 each) adds 10 points and Superior (8.0 each) adds 20, achieved within three years of the visa application. Canada accepts only IELTS General Training for Express Entry, and the result must be under two years old. UK universities usually ask 6.0 to 6.5 for undergraduate and 6.5 to 7.0 for postgraduate study.

Score requirements change and vary by program and institution. Always confirm the current requirement with the visa authority and the institution you are applying to before you set a target.

What universities ask for

University / levelIELTSPTE Academic
University of Cape Town (South Africa)IELTS Academic 6.5, at least 6.0 in each componentPTE Academic 67, at least 59 in each communicative skill
University of the Witwatersrand (South Africa)IELTS 6.5Not listed
University of Melbourne (Australia), English Level 1IELTS 6.5, at least 6.0 in each skillPTE Academic 64, at least 60 in each skill

UCT's results must be no more than two years old, and these are the minimums for consideration; faculties can set higher. Wits lists IELTS 6.5 or Cambridge C1 Advanced 185 for admission, and TOEFL only in exceptional cases; PTE is not on its list. Melbourne gives every course an English level on its course page; Level 1 is the lowest in its table.

Score requirements change and vary by program and institution. Always confirm the current requirement with the university and programme you are applying to before you set a target.

Frequently asked questions

How much is the IELTS fee in Malawi in 2026?+

MWK 510,800 for IELTS on computer (Academic or General Training), MWK 555,000 for IELTS for UKVI and MWK 342,000 for Life Skills A1 or B1, at the British Council.

Where can I take IELTS in Malawi?+

Lilongwe and Blantyre, both run by the British Council.

What IELTS score do South African universities ask for?+

The University of Cape Town asks IELTS Academic 6.5 with at least 6.0 in each component; Wits asks 6.5.

What IELTS score do I need for a UK visa from Malawi?+

B2 for Skilled Worker and degree-level Student visas: IELTS for UKVI 5.5 in each skill. Universities set their own bands, usually 6.0 to 6.5 for undergraduate and 6.5 to 7.0 for postgraduate study.

Official sources

Reviewed 11 October 2026. This guide helps you plan test preparation; check the current rules for your own program.

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