Nigerians To Pay N107,500 For IELTS From September

Starting from September 2023, Nigerians will pay N107,500 for the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) academic exams, according to information from the British Council.

The UK mandates this test for foreigners seeking to relocate for work or study.

IELTS is an internationally recognized standardized test that assesses the English language proficiency of non-native English speakers.

It is widely accepted by educational institutions, employers, professional bodies, and immigration authorities in English-speaking countries around the world, including Australia, Canada, New Zealand, the UK, and the USA

Previously priced between N80,000 and N90,000 in Nigeria, the new cost is nearly three times the country’s N30,000 minimum wage.

The council justified the increase, saying it ensures a “high quality of standards for the testing experience.”

A statement released by the council reads, “Dear valued Test Taker, We would like to inform you that effective from 1 September 2023, there will be a price increase for IELTS tests offered by the British Council.

“The new prices will be NGN 107,500 for IELTS Academic and IELTS General Training, NGN 116.000 for UK Visas and Immigration and NGN 104,000 for Life Skills.

“The new prices are necessary to sustain the high-quality standards for your testing experience.

“Thank you for choosing the British Council.”