The British Council in Nigeria has announced a substantial 29% increase in the fees for the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) examinations, effective from February 1, 2024. As per the council’s official website, applicants will now be required to pay N139,000 for the Computer Academic and General Training Modules.
Attributing the change in fee to the rising costs of conducting the examinations, the council stated, “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 updated prices 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 notice emphasizes that the adjustment in price is a response to the increased costs associated with delivering the exams. The British Council assures that this measure will allow them to maintain a wide range of services and comprehensive support to assist candidates in achieving their goals.
Notably, this marks the second fee hike in the past five months. In September 2023, the Council increased the examination fee from a range of N80,000 to N90,000 to a new fee of N107,500.