The British Council of Nigeria has increased the fee for the English Language Testing System assessments by 29%.
The Times reported that according to the Council, Nigerians would now pay N139,000 for the Computer Academic and General Training Modules from February 1, 2024.
The price was raised from the N107,500 currently being paid for the exam, which is required for many Nigerians to travel overseas.
This development came five months after the Council approved another increase. The IELTS fee, which formerly ranged between N80,000 and N90,000, was raised to N107,500 in September of last year.
The Council announced the rise via a statement on its website, saying it was due to the rise in the costs of delivering the exams in Nigeria.
The announcement reads, “We would like to inform you that there has been a review 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.”
Non-native English speakers around the world use IELTS to demonstrate their language skills. The British Council, Cambridge English Language Assessment, and IDP Education Australia have collaborated to provide educational options, employment, and visa approvals for people looking to study in the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, or New Zealand.
