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IELTS is the world's most popular English language test for education and emigration. Over 1.5 million tests are taken each year in over 500 locations worldwide.

Start your IELTS journey with British Council on our TakeIELTS website. Here you will find everything you need to know about the test including where, when and how to book your test session, how to prepare using our free study resources and our exclusive Road to IELTS online preparation kit, which countries and institutions accept IELTS and how to access your results.

When you have booked your session on TakeIELTS you can return to this page to browse the frequently asked questions, below, that cover additional information for candidates taking IELTS in your country.

		What are the costs?


IELTS test fee only	NGN 35,000
IELTS specimen pack only	NGN 4,000
Specimen Pack Postal fee	NGN 2,000

If you need to request extra copies of your results (from one month to two years after your test) you will be asked to fill out an IELTS application and pay a mailing charge of NGN 2,000.

		How do I pay?

	Payments can be made in the form of a banker’s draft made to 'British Council' at any bank in Nigeria.

		When and where can I take my test?

	Please click on the 'Take IELTS' banner above to find upcoming test dates and locations.

		How do I prepare for my test?

			1. Please click on the 'prepare for your test' link to the left to find information about ‘Road to IELTS’ - an exclusive online offer to British Council candidates.
			2. Official IELTS Practice Materials including a sample test and a listening CD can be purchased from your nearest British Council.

		What will happen before the test?

Candidates will receive notification/confirmation either by e-mail, sms or telephone one week before the test date at the latest. Please check your e-mail regularly before your chosen test date! If you have not received confirmation one week before the expected test date, please contact the British Council office where you registered. Test dates can be deferred or transferred at five weeks notice under the following circumstances: serious illness, bereavement, hardship/trauma, and military service.

		What should I take to the test?

			Proof of your identity (international passport) which is the same as the identity information you provided on your application form.
			Please note: If you do not have the correct identity document you will not be able to take the test

Make sure you arrive on time so that you have enough time to get comfortable.

		When will I receive my results?

Your results will be available online 13 days after your test date. View them here.

You may collect your results in person or send someone to collect your results 13 days after the main test date. You must bring along your valid passport and an authorisation letter.

Your results will be available at the Lagos Centre but you can also arrange for your results to be collected from the Abuja, Kano or Port Harcourt Centres if you submit a request. Please note that we do not automatically mail the IELTS Test Report Form (TRF), and if you wish to receive your results by mail, please apply through the reception of the British Council and pay the relevant fee.

Please note:

			Your test results cannot be given to you over the telephone, via e-mail, by fax or letter.
			Candidates will receive only one original Test Report Form. This is a valuable document and due care needs to be taken to keep it safe. The form cannot be replaced, photocopied or verified at any point in time.
			Test results will be sent directly to universities/institutions or immigration authorities according to the addresses supplied by you on your IELTS test application form.
			Each receiving university/organisation or immigration authority specifies their own requirements, so in each case you will need to check the required IELTS score yourself.
			The IELTS test result is valid for two years only. Universities/organisations may have their own rules regarding the period of validity, so you need to check in each case. In the case of an address change, please contact the British Council immediately. Your identity needs confirmed using an acceptable for of identification (international passport).
			If you need to request extra copies of your results (from one month to two years after your test) you will be asked to fill out an application form and pay a mailing charge (administrative fees) plus the relevant country courier charges.
			In addition to the certificate given to the candidate, candidates can request on their application forms (Section 24), that up to five copies of the results be sent to receiving institutions. Receiving institutions are local academic institutions (e.g. universities) and overseas institutions not registered to view candidate results online. Registered institutions only receive results online; here is a list of registered institutions. Unfortunately we cannot send to local institutions or departments (e.g. immigration agents).

		refund, cancellation and re-marking policies?

	Please download these here.

		Do you need more information?

	If you require further information about IELTS, please visit the TakeIELTS website. If you require further information, e-mail our Examinations Services team.

		Disclaimer

The British Council and the examining boards take all reasonable steps to provide continuity of service. We feel sure you will understand, however, that we cannot be held responsible for any interruptions caused by circumstances beyond our control. If examinations or their results are disrupted, cancelled or delayed, every effort will be made to resume normal service as soon as possible. The British Council’s liability will be limited to the refund of the registration fee or retesting at a later date. All fees are valid for the current registration period only and are subject to change. Please check the relevant web pages for the latest fees before registering for the next session of exams.

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