British Council increases IELTS cost; Nigerians to pay N139,000.

The British Council in Nigeria has declared a 29% hike in fees for IELTS exams, effective February 1, 2024. The Computer Academic and General Training Modules will now cost N139,000. IELTS is a globally acknowledged proficiency test for non-native English speakers. The fee adjustment is attributed to the increased costs of conducting the exams.

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 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 to achieve your goals. Thank you for choosing the British Council,” the notice read.

This is the second price jerk in the last five months.

The fee for the IELTS, which used to be between N80,000 to N90,000, was increased to N107,500 in September last year.




SOURCE: NIGERIAN TRIBUNE
IMAGE: THE DAILY REALITY