The British Council in Nigeria has announced a substantial increase in the fees for the Academic International English Language Testing System (IELTS) examinations, marking the second hike in just five months. The new prices, set to take effect from February 1, 2024, reflect a 29% surge from the current fee of N107,500.
In a public notice posted on its website, the British Council attributed the fee adjustment to the rising costs associated with conducting the examinations.
“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 notice states.
The revised IELTS fees are as follows:
– 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 British Council clarified that the increase is a response to the heightened costs of delivering the exams. It emphasized that it will enable them to maintain a wide range of services and comprehensive support for test-takers.
This marks the second time in five months that IELTS fees for Nigerians have experienced an upward adjustment. In September, the British Council raised the cost from approximately N90,000 to N107,500, citing the necessity to sustain high-quality standards in the testing experience.