The British Council has said Nigerians will now pay the sum of N107,500 to sit for the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) examinations.
The council who disclosed the fee increase on its website, said that the new development will start in September 2023.
It further noted that the increase was required to maintain the high standards for the testing experience.
The IELTS is a mandatory requirement for individuals from any country seeking work or study opportunities in the United Kingdom.
The price of the test, which in Nigeria is currently between N80,000 and N90,000, is nearly three times the minimum wage of N30,000.
The statement 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 (UKVI) and NGN 104,000 for Life Skills. The new prices are necessary to sustain the high-quality of standards for your testing experience. Thank you for choosing the British Council.”