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Test dates and prices

With more than 100 countries, finding a date and location that works for you is simple. Here's everything you need to know before you book.

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Still have questions?

If you can't find a test centre in your area or need help with your booking, contact the British Council today. 

Where can you take IELTS in Cameroon?

We offer a range of convenient test dates in two official IELTS test centre locations across Cameroon. You will need to come to a test centre to sit your test. Find out more. 


Test centres offering IELTS on computer
 

Yaoundé, Douala and Bamenda
 

Tests we offerFeeAvailable test dates
IELTS Academic - in centre (computer)217000 XAFFind a test date
IELTS General Training - in centre (computer)217000 XAFFind a test date
IELTS for UKVI Academic - in centre (computer) 231,500 XAFFind a test date
IELTS for UKVI General training- in centre (computer)231,500 XAFFind a test date
IELTS for UKVI Life Skills - in centre (A1 and B1) 143,000 XAFFind a test date

What you need to book: 

  1. Make sure you have a form of valid Identification Document. Cameroonians must use either the final hard copy (not the temporary receipt) of the National Card or the Passport. Non-nationals must use their passport only. Please make sure you have the valid Identity Document (passport or national ID card) at hand, as you will need to upload a clear of it when you book your test. at hand, as you will need to upload a clear photocopy of it when you book your test. Before uploading the National ID Card, kindly scan the two sides of the document as a PDF file on one page, name it with your name. Then you upload. Please note that candidates under 18 years of age must supply written consent by a parent or guardian in order to apply for a test. 
  2. Download and read our Information for Candidates, which contains important information about the test format, the question types and the test results. Please note that IELTS is not recommended for test-takers under the age of 16. 
  3. Pay for your test. You can pay for your test via bank transfer or direct deposit. Bank details:
    Bank Name: Standard Chartered Bank Cameroon SA
    Bank Account Name: British Council Yaounde
    Bank Account Number: 080200641 00 54
    Bank Account Sort Code: 10004
    Bank Code: 00200
    SWIFT/BIC: SCBLCMCX
    IBAN: CM21. In the Reference section of your payment please write: [IELTS / family name / city / test date].
  4. IELTS results can be collected from three locations. You need to choose the one that best suits you, and notify the test day staff on test day. They will give you a form to fill.
  5. There are two speaking test formats – subject to availability you may change your speaking test format.

After you have booked your test:

You will receive emails confirming:

  • the start time of your test and the venue address
  • your Speaking Test date
  • your access to the free online preparation course: IELTS Ready: Premium. 

 

More information about the test

  • Download and read our Information for Candidates to learn everything you need to know about the format, the different exam components and test results. (PDF, 1.54mb) Download file