This article is focused on what IELTS (International English Language Testing System) is all about, tips, and how much the exam fee is if you’re planning to partake in the exam in Nigeria.
IELTS is a kind of exam or test, which measures how proficient you are in English in the workplace, and is often useful to prove your level when applying for a new position in an English-speaking company or organisation.
It is safe to say that this exam or test, tends to help students in order to secure their university acceptance, student visas, and also to prove their English ability to professional organisations or companies when applying for a job.
How much is IELTS Test in Nigeria
Because IELTS exam is not a free test, hence you will have to pay for the examination before partaking in the exam. The cost of IELTS exam in Nigeria is ₦285,000 only.
IELTS Exam Centres in Nigeria
The IELTS examination centre is not only written in one state (centre) in Nigeria. It has more than one examination centres in Nigeria which are as follows: Lagos, Abuja, Rivers (Port Harcourt), Ogun (Abeokuta), Ondo (Akure), Kwara (Ilorin), Delta (Asaba, Warri), Osun (Oshogbo), Akwa Ibom (Uyo), Edo (Benin), Enugu, Kano, Benin, Cross River (Calabar), Owerri, and Oyo (Ibadan).
Best Tips on how to Prepare for IELTS Exam
IELTS examination is just like every other exams you might have written in your school, and I believe that before you go to write an exam, you must have made some preparations for it. That is same preparation you will have to make before writing an IELTS exam. However there (6) best tips that could guide you thoroughly on how to pepare for IELTS exam and excel in it. These steps include:
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Choosing the best IELTS test for yourself: Whether you plan to work, study or migrate to an English-speaking country, there is a particular IELTS test suitable for it. For example, if you are planning to further your studies in higher education or you’re seeking for profesional registration in any English-speaking country, then IELTS Academic test is most suitable for these purposes. Hence knowing the particular IELTS test for your plans is a good tip in preparing for your IELTS exams.
- Get familiar with the test:Â The IELTS test is made up of four parts namely; Speaking, Reading, Listening and Writing. Each part of the IELTS test has different tasks associated with it. After you must have chosen the particular IELTS suitable for you, it will be good for you to get yourself familiar with the test ranging from the test format to test parts and the kind of question that amay arise from this test.
- Get to know the question types:Â The IELTS exam which includes IELTS Academic test and General Training test, are made up of 4 test parts namely; Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking, and each of this test are made up of different question types. So getting yourself familiar with these question types is actually a good move to excel in your exams.
- Knowing how the Band score works:Â Band scores is the mode by which your IELTS exam results are being scored. Thus, having knowledge on how the band scores works and its criteria, will actually aid you in your preparations for the exam.
- Setting out a study plan:Â This is actually where you will have to do the actual reading. Practising English by reaading vocabularies, novel, poems, newspapers, writing English letters, watching English movies, reading Englsih stories, changing your devices language to English and much more, can rapidly improve your proficiency in English.
- Being ready on Exam day:Â This is your last preparation tip. Being ready for the test day includes; coming to the exam centre on time with your necessary documents for check-in into th exam hall, not coming into the exam hall with your phone or smartwatch which could tune into malpractice.
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Conclusion
The IELTS being an important exam for you to prove your english for your qualifications, should not be taken for a joke. Check the cost of the exam, and the tips being laid down above in order to prepare very well and to pass your IETLS exams and face the next chapter of your career. Wishing you goodluck on your exams!



