The British Council in Nigeria has increased the price of the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) exams to N285,000 per sitting.
The latest increase represents a 173 per cent increase in the last one month.
The increment is expected to take effect March 1, 2024 and will be “subject to review based on the prevailing market dynamics,” the Council says.
It had hiked the IELTS fees by 29 per cent to N139,000.
“The change in fees is due to the evolving market dynamics and increased costs in the delivery of our exams. This will enable us to continue to offer a wide range of services and comprehensive support to enable you achieve your goals,” the Nigerian British Council wrote on its website.
IELTS fees for UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) is now priced at N285,500, while IELTS exam for life skills (A1 and B1) will now cost N249,000, computer-based academic and general training modules now cost ₦266,000, while the paper-based academic and general training modules are now ₦256,500.
IELTS is one the necessities for Nigerians aspiring to study abroad, and a major requirement from top universities. Countries like the UK, Australia, Canada, and New Zealand recognize IELTS for Nigerian immigrants.
Additionally, professional bodies in fields like accounting, engineering, law, medicine, and teaching accept IELTS scores for registration.
