🇸🇩 IELTS in Sudan

IELTS in Sudan — no test centre listed, the nearest options and the scores your route needs

The official IELTS test centre finder lists no test centre in Sudan (checked 11 October 2026), and Pearson's price finder does not list Sudan for PTE either. Sudanese candidates have to test abroad. The nearest listed centres are in Egypt, where IELTS costs EGP 9,400 at the British Council in Cairo, and Ethiopia, where it costs ETB 32,800 in Addis Ababa.
  • Test centres in Sudan: None listed
  • Cairo (British Council): EGP 9,400
  • Addis Ababa (British Council): ETB 32,800
  • UK visa (B2): 5.5 each
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Test centres in Sudan
None listed
Cairo (British Council)
EGP 9,400
Addis Ababa (British Council)
ETB 32,800
UK visa (B2)
5.5 each

No IELTS centre in Sudan: where to test instead

Sudan is not among the countries in the official IELTS test centre finder, so there is no listed venue to book in the country. The closest listed centres are in Cairo and Addis Ababa; fees are charged in the currency of the country you test in.

CentreIELTS (Academic or General Training)IELTS for UKVI
British Council, Agouza, Cairo (computer, writing on paper)EGP 9,400Not listed at this venue
IDP, AUC Tahrir, Cairo (computer)EGP 10,200Not listed at this venue
British Council, Addis Ababa University (computer)ETB 32,800ETB 37,500

The finder lists 26 IELTS centres in Egypt, in Cairo, Giza, Alexandria, Mansoura, Tanta and Upper Egypt, and three in Ethiopia, all in Addis Ababa. Check the entry rules for the country you will test in before you book.

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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 Melbourne (Australia), English Level 1IELTS 6.5, at least 6.0 in each skillPTE Academic 64, at least 60 in each skill
McGill University (Canada), undergraduateIELTS Academic 6.5, no component below 6.0PTE Academic 65, no component below 60
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

Melbourne gives every course an English level on its course page; Level 1 is the lowest in its table. McGill accepts IELTS only when sent electronically by the test centre, and does not accept One Skill Retake. UCT's results must be no more than two years old, and these are the minimums for consideration; faculties can set higher.

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

Can I take IELTS in Sudan?+

Not at a listed centre. The official IELTS test centre finder does not list Sudan (checked 11 October 2026), so you have to book in another country.

Where is the nearest IELTS centre to Sudan?+

The nearest listed centres are in Cairo, Egypt (British Council from EGP 9,400; IDP at AUC Tahrir EGP 10,200) and Addis Ababa, Ethiopia (British Council at Addis Ababa University, ETB 32,800).

Is PTE available in Sudan?+

No. Pearson's price finder does not list Sudan. The nearest PTE centres are in Egypt (EGP 8,600) and Addis Ababa (USD 250).

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

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.

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

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