🇸🇳 IELTS in Senegal

IELTS in Senegal — the fee in XOF, the Dakar test centre and the scores your route needs

IELTS on computer costs XOF 226,490 in Senegal, for Academic or General Training, at the British Council's test centre in Dakar. IELTS for UKVI costs XOF 237,890 and Life Skills XOF 159,470. Dakar is the only IELTS location in Senegal on the official test centre finder (checked 11 October 2026).
  • Fee (British Council): XOF 226,490
  • IELTS for UKVI: XOF 237,890
  • Test centre: Dakar
  • UK visa (B2): 5.5 each
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Fee (British Council)
XOF 226,490
IELTS for UKVI
XOF 237,890
Test centre
Dakar
UK visa (B2)
5.5 each

IELTS fees in Senegal

TestFee at British Council Dakar
IELTS on computer (Academic or General Training)XOF 226,490
IELTS for UKVI on computer (Academic or General Training)XOF 237,890
IELTS Life Skills A1 / B1XOF 159,470
Fees are from the British Council Dakar listing on the official IELTS test centre finder and can change; confirm at booking.

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PlanAccessPrice
Sprint Pass7 daysXOF 3,020
Quick Pass15 daysXOF 4,835
Boost30 daysXOF 8,466
Professional60 daysXOF 13,913
Professional90 daysXOF 18,149
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Test centre and format

The British Council runs IELTS at its centre on Rue AAB-68, Amitié Zone B, Dakar. Every listed session is IELTS on computer, including IELTS for UKVI; no paper test is listed.

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

Each university sets its own English score, and some do not take PTE at all. Three English-medium universities we checked on their official pages:

University / levelIELTSPTE Academic
McGill University (Canada), undergraduateIELTS Academic 6.5, no component below 6.0PTE Academic 65, no component below 60
McGill University, graduate programmesIELTS 6.5 (some programmes ask more)Not accepted
University of Melbourne (Australia), English Level 1IELTS 6.5, at least 6.0 in each skillPTE Academic 64, at least 60 in each skill

McGill accepts IELTS only when sent electronically by the test centre, and does not accept One Skill Retake. McGill does not accept PTE or IELTS Online for graduate admission. 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 Senegal in 2026?+

XOF 226,490 for IELTS on computer (Academic or General Training) at the British Council in Dakar, XOF 237,890 for IELTS for UKVI and XOF 159,470 for Life Skills A1 or B1.

Where can I take IELTS in Senegal?+

At the British Council in Dakar, the only Senegal centre on the official IELTS test centre finder.

What IELTS score does McGill ask for?+

Undergraduate: IELTS Academic 6.5 with no component below 6.0, sent electronically, with no One Skill Retake. Graduate: 6.5, with some programmes asking more.

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

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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