IELTSNigeria

IELTS in Nigeria — fee in naira, Lagos to Abuja centres, and the scores your route needs

IDP Nigeria charges ₦299,000 for IELTS on computer and ₦315,500 for IELTS for UKVI, at 22 computer-delivered centres from Lagos and Abuja to Port Harcourt, Ibadan, Enugu and Kano. Results take three to five days. The UK Student visa and Canada's Express Entry are the two routes most Nigerian candidates test for.

Fee (IDP)
₦299,000
IELTS for UKVI
₦315,500
Centres
22
Results
3–5 days

IELTS fees in Nigeria

TestFee at IDP Nigeria
IELTS on computer (Academic or General Training)₦299,000
IELTS for UKVI on computer₦315,500
IELTS Life Skills₦298,500 as listed; confirm at booking
Fees rose from ₦266,000 (UKVI ₦285,500) in 2023 and IDP runs periodic discount codes, so check the live page. British Council Nigeria sets its own fees; its site did not load when this page was checked.

Test centres and results

IDP's 22 centres: Lagos (Ikeja, Victoria Island, Lekki, Alausa, Festac, Yaba), Abuja (Wuse 2), Port Harcourt, Abeokuta, Akure, Asaba, Awka, Benin, Enugu, Ibadan, Ife, Ilorin, Kano, Makurdi, Owerri, Sango Ota and Uyo. All run IELTS on computer, with results in three to five days and five free electronic Test Report Forms.

The band each destination needs

RouteIELTSPTE equivalent
United Kingdom: Skilled Worker, degree-level studyIELTS for UKVI 5.5 each (B2)PTE Academic UKVI 59 each
Australia: Competent English (skilled visa eligibility)IELTS 6.0 eachPTE 47 / 48 / 51 / 54 (L/R/W/S)
Australia: Proficient English (+10 points)IELTS 7.0 eachPTE 58 / 59 / 69 / 76
Canada: Express Entry CLB 7IELTS General 6.0 eachPTE Core L60 · R60 · W69 · S68

For a UK Student visa at degree level you need B2: IELTS for UKVI 5.5 in each skill, or a standard IELTS Academic result your university assesses itself. Below degree level, B1 (4.0 each) applies. Canada's Express Entry accepts IELTS General Training (CLB 7 is 6.0 in each skill) with a result under two years old; UK universities usually ask 6.0 to 7.0 overall depending on the course.

Score requirements change and vary by program and institution. Always confirm the current requirement with the visa authority and the institution you are applying to before you set a target.

Check your target, then practise

Official sources

Reviewed 22 September 2026. This guide helps you plan test preparation; check the current rules for your own program.

BandLadder pricing in NGN for Nigeria

One-time access, no automatic renewal. Free practice needs no card. Prices are shown in your currency at checkout as well.

PlanAccessPrice
Sprint Pass7 daysNGN 7,615.60
Quick Pass15 daysNGN 12,194.12
Boost30 daysNGN 21,351.16
Professional60 daysNGN 35,086.72
Professional90 daysNGN 45,769.93
See everything each plan includes

Frequently asked questions

How much is IELTS in Nigeria in 2026?

₦299,000 for IELTS on computer and ₦315,500 for IELTS for UKVI at IDP Nigeria. British Council fees may differ, and IDP runs discount codes some months.

Where can I take IELTS in Lagos, Abuja and Port Harcourt?

IDP runs six Lagos centres (Ikeja, Victoria Island, Lekki, Alausa, Festac, Yaba), Abuja Wuse 2 and Port Harcourt, plus 14 other cities, all computer-delivered.

IELTS for UKVI or IELTS Academic for a UK student visa from Nigeria?

For degree-level study your university can assess a standard IELTS Academic result at B2 (5.5 each). Below degree level, or if the university asks, you need IELTS for UKVI.

IELTS General or PTE Core for Canada from Nigeria?

Both are accepted for Express Entry. IELTS General CLB 7 is 6.0 in each skill; PTE Core CLB 7 is listening 60, reading 60, writing 69, speaking 68.

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