Preconditions for relocating to Britain has further been tightened as the British Council in Nigeria increased the fee for the English Language Testing System, IELTS examinations by 29per cent.
Applicants will now pay the sum of N139,000 for the IELTS Computer Academic and General Training Modules from February 1, 2024, a notice published on the British Councils’ website indicated.
The IELTS examination is widely accepted globally by non-native English speakers as evidence of their language proficiency.
The British Council explained that the change in fee was as a result of the hike in the costs of conducting the examination.
The notice on IELTS read, “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 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 price of IELTS has been jerked up for the second time in five months.
In September 2023, the British Council increased the fee for the examination from N80,000 to N90,000 and again to N107,500.
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