By Busari Kabirat
The Nigerian British Council has given a new fee adjustment for the English Language Testing System (IELTS) examinations, which is now #139,000. The new price increment is by 29% this time and this mark the second instance of a price hike within a span of five months.
In accordance with the posted notice on the website of the council, which stated as from beginning of 1st of February, 2024, application for the IELTS exam would be registered for the sum of N139,000 for both the General Training Modules and the Computer Academic.
The increment is as a result of the costs associated with conducting the examination.
Posted Notice read: “We would like to inform you that there has been a re.view of our IELTS fees. The new price list of the IELTS range of tests offered by the British Council will be effective for registrations on or after 1 February 2024.
“The new prices will be:
IELTS on Computer Academic and General Training Modules: ₦139,000
IELTS on Paper Academic and General Training Modules: ₦134,000
UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI): ₦149,000
Life Skills: ₦130,000
One Skill Retake (O.S.R): ₦87,570
“The change in price is associated with the increased costs of the delivery of our exams. This will enable us to continue to offer a wide range of services and comprehensive support to enable you to achieve your goals.
“Thank you for choosing the British Council.”
