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British Council Abuja (UKVI test location)
This test centre is specifically authorised by UK Visas and Immigration and offers the UKVI exam. Test dates are subject to availability. Please check real-time availability on the British Council Online Registration System.
| Test date | Type | Results by | Test fee | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 24, 2026 | UKVI Academic | February 06, 2026 | NGN 295000 DETAILS | |
| January 24, 2026 | UKVI General Training | February 06, 2026 | NGN 295000 DETAILS | |
| January 28, 2026 | UKVI Academic | February 10, 2026 | NGN 295000 DETAILS | |
| January 28, 2026 | UKVI General Training | February 10, 2026 | NGN 295000 DETAILS |
British Council Abuja
Test dates are subject to availability. Please check real-time availability on the British Council Online Registration System.
| Test date | Type | Results by | Test fee | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 17, 2026 | General Training | January 30, 2026 | NGN 279500 DETAILS | |
| January 17, 2026 | Academic | January 30, 2026 | NGN 279500 DETAILS | |
| January 19, 2026 | General Training | February 01, 2026 | NGN 279500 DETAILS | |
| January 19, 2026 | Academic | February 01, 2026 | NGN 279500 DETAILS | |
| January 20, 2026 | Academic | February 02, 2026 | NGN 279500 DETAILS |
British Council Trading Services (Nigeria) Limited, Abuja - Arthez
Test dates are subject to availability. Please check real-time availability on the British Council Online Registration System.
| Test date | Type | Results by | Test fee | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 24, 2026 | General Training | February 06, 2026 | NGN 279500 DETAILS | |
| January 24, 2026 | Academic | February 06, 2026 | NGN 279500 DETAILS | |
| January 29, 2026 | Academic | February 11, 2026 | NGN 279500 DETAILS | |
| January 29, 2026 | General Training | February 11, 2026 | NGN 279500 DETAILS | |
| January 31, 2026 | General Training | February 13, 2026 | NGN 279500 DETAILS |
British Council Trading Services (Nigeria) Limited, Abuja - Arthez (UKVI test location)
This test centre is specifically authorised by UK Visas and Immigration and offers the UKVI exam. Test dates are subject to availability. Please check real-time availability on the British Council Online Registration System.
| Test date | Type | Results by | Test fee | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 17, 2026 | UKVI General Training | January 30, 2026 | NGN 295000 DETAILS | |
| January 17, 2026 | UKVI Academic | January 30, 2026 | NGN 295000 DETAILS | |
| February 07, 2026 | UKVI General Training | February 20, 2026 | NGN 295000 DETAILS | |
| February 07, 2026 | UKVI Academic | February 20, 2026 | NGN 295000 DETAILS | |
| February 14, 2026 | UKVI Academic | February 27, 2026 | NGN 295000 DETAILS |
British Council Kano
Test dates are subject to availability. Please check real-time availability on the British Council Online Registration System.
| Test date | Type | Results by | Test fee | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 17, 2026 | General Training | January 30, 2026 | NGN 279500 DETAILS | |
| January 17, 2026 | Academic | January 30, 2026 | NGN 279500 DETAILS | |
| January 24, 2026 | General Training | February 06, 2026 | NGN 279500 DETAILS | |
| January 24, 2026 | Academic | February 06, 2026 | NGN 279500 DETAILS | |
| January 31, 2026 | General Training | February 13, 2026 | NGN 279500 DETAILS |
British Council Trading Services (Nigeria) Limited, Abuja - Swiss Kids Academy - Enugu
Test dates are subject to availability. Please check real-time availability on the British Council Online Registration System.
| Test date | Type | Results by | Test fee | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 23, 2026 | General Training | February 05, 2026 | NGN 279500 DETAILS | |
| January 23, 2026 | Academic | February 05, 2026 | NGN 279500 DETAILS | |
| January 24, 2026 | General Training | February 06, 2026 | NGN 279500 DETAILS | |
| January 24, 2026 | Academic | February 06, 2026 | NGN 279500 DETAILS | |
| February 27, 2026 | Academic | March 12, 2026 | NGN 279500 DETAILS |
British Council Trading Services (NIgeria) Limited, Port Harcourt - Royal Mira All Saints International Sch
Test dates are subject to availability. Please check real-time availability on the British Council Online Registration System.
| Test date | Type | Results by | Test fee | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 23, 2026 | General Training | February 05, 2026 | NGN 279500 DETAILS | |
| January 23, 2026 | Academic | February 05, 2026 | NGN 279500 DETAILS | |
| January 24, 2026 | General Training | February 06, 2026 | NGN 279500 DETAILS | |
| January 24, 2026 | Academic | February 06, 2026 | NGN 279500 DETAILS | |
| February 13, 2026 | Academic | February 26, 2026 | NGN 279500 DETAILS |
About Nigeria
There are several British Council test centres in Nigeria's capital Abuja. Besides the capital, there are several other IELTS test centres across the country.
Background of Nigeria
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English requirements in Nigeria
To study in English at one of the universities in Nigeria you may need proof of English proficiency. There are several standardised English tests that you can take to prove your English level, such as the PTE (Pearson Test of English), TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language), CAE (Cambridge Advanced English) and IELTS (International English Language Testing System), offered by British Council and IDP. IELTS is the most popular of these tests, with British Council offering more than 1,000 test locations and being accepted by more than 11,500 organisations worldwide.
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