Last updated: Friday 24 July 2020

Should I book an exam, given the current situation?

Yes, you can, however, it if gets cancelled, you will be able to claim a refund or transfer the test subject to the decision of your exam board. Please contact your exam board or awarding institution for more information

Can I take a university/professional exam at the British Council?

Yes, but subject to the decision of the exam board and Government restrictions. Please contact your exam board or awarding institution for more information.

How can I apply to take a university/professional exam at the British Council?

First, you need to inform your institution of your willingness to take your exams with us. Second, you will contact us through exams.nigeria@ng,britishcouncil.org

What is the cost of taking a university/professional exam with the British Council?

Generally, a UK exam per paper costs N39,103.13 while a non-UK exam costs N52,137.50 per paper. For further information on pricing, please contact us through exams.nigeria@ng.britishcouncil.org

Can I still take an admission test at the British Council office?

Yes, but subject to the decision of the exam board and Government restrictions. Please contact your exam board or awarding institution for more information.

How long will university/professional exams be suspended?

This will be subject to the decision of exam boards and Government restrictions. Please contact your exam board or awarding institution for more information.

I registered for an exam through a British Council partner. How can I get a transfer?

University/Professionals exams are not booked through partners. They are booked directly by candidates, their proxies and/or exam boards/awarding institutions.

When and how will I receive my exam results?

Except for ACCA on-demand computer-based test, in which case results are available immediately after the test, all other results are managed by examination board or awarding institution. 

Will regular timelines to issue exam results be kept?

This is determined by your examination board or awarding institution. Please contact your exam board or awarding institution for more information.

Can you send a confirmation to my university that the exam was cancelled?

When cancellation is initiated by us, we will communicate the decision to your University

If you have further concerns, please reach out to us through exams.nigeria@ng.britishcouncil.org