The British Council of Nigeria has increased the fee for the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) assessments by 29%.
According to a notice issued on the council’s website, candidates will now pay N139,000 for the Computer Academic and General Training Modules as of February 1, 2024.
The examination is commonly acknowledged as evidence of language proficiency by non-native English speakers worldwide.
The council attributed the fee increase to increased examination costs.
“We would like to inform you that there has been a review of our IELTS fees. The new price list for the IELTS range of tests offered by the British Council will be effective for registrations on or after February 1, 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,” the notice read.
This is the second time in five months that the price has been raised.
In September 2023, the Council increased the examination fee from N80,000 to N90,000 to N107,500.
