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IELTS TEST OVERVIEW
EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THE IELTS TEST
(Before, During and After the Test)
We are your one stop center for getting everything you need on IELTS.
From Lectures to taking your test, to result collection; everything happens with us in the picture. This means we are concerned about how you Register for the exam, Take classes with our trained Tutors, and Write the main exam.
We also provide you with the necessary guide and assistance on how best to use your result after you have seen them.
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Why Do I Need The IELTS Test?
The IELTS test is a unique English Language proficiency test, designed to assess the language ability of test takers who need to study, work or live in countries where English is the major language of communication.
Many academic institutions, employers and immigration authorities require you to have a certain IELTS score before your application is accepted.
IELTS Test Modules
The commonly tested IELTS modules are;
1. Academic – For those who want to study abroad.
2. General Training – For those who want to migrate or work abroad.
Whichever module you are taking, all test takers should be prepared to be tested on the Listening, Speaking, Reading and Writing sections.
The simple chart below shows the similarities and differences in the Academic and General Training IELTS test modules.
| Similarities | Differences |
|---|---|
| Listening Section | Reading Section |
| Speaking Section | Writing Section |
Other IELTS Test Modules
1. IELTS for UKVI (Academic & General Training) – For those who want to live and work in the UK.
– The Academic version is for test takers who wants to study at undergraduate and postgraduate levels, and for those seeking professional registration/licence in the UK.
– The General Training is for test takers wishing to migrate to the UK and for those wishing to undergo training or study below degree level.
2. IELTS Life Skills (A1, A2 & B1).
**IELTS Life Skills A1
This test is for those who need to prove their English Speaking and Listening skills as part of their application to UK Visas and Immigration for family of a settled person visas.
**IELTS Life Skills A2
This test is for those who need to prove their English Speaking and Listening skills as part of their application to UK Visas and Immigration for extension to family, spouse or partner visa. This test is only available in the UK.
**IELTS Life Skills B1
This test is for those who need to prove their English Speaking and Listening skills as part of their application to UK Visas and Immigration for indefinite leave to remain or citizenship.
How Can I Register For The IELTS Test?
IELTS exam registration can be done in our office or via our online registration portal (CLICK HERE).
Irrespective of your preferred test location, we are able to register you for the exam without hitches.
Registration forms are available in our offices. You can also download a paper version by clicking 
or complete an online version by clicking 
We can register you irrespective of your current location in Nigeria by clicking on your closest/exact location here;
If you reside in any location outside Lagos, kindly complete your registration online and we will be in touch with you afterward. You can talk to any of our Counselors for specific direction when filling the form.
ENGLISH PROFICIENCY TEST EQUIVALENCE TABLE
Do you find all of the different English language test scores confusing?
Do you have trouble comparing between the various English test scores?
Do you have trouble comparing a TOEFL score to a PTE or IELTS scores?
Well, that’s understandable because there are a number of different language tests and they all have different systems. Even the TOEFL Paper Based Test, TOEFL Computer Based Test (TOEFL CBT), and TOEFL Internet Based Test (TOEFL iBT) all have different scoring schemes.
Comparison Between Various English Proficiency Test Scores
| TOEFL Paper | TOEFL CBT | TOEFL IBT | IELTS | PTE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 – 310 | 0 – 30 | 0 – 8 | 0 – 1.0 | N/A |
| 310 – 343 | 33 – 60 | 9 – 18 | 1.0 – 1.5 | N/A |
| 347 – 393 | 63 – 90 | 19 – 29 | 2.0 – 2.5 | N/A |
| 397 – 433 | 93 – 120 | 30 – 40 | 3.0 – 3.5 | N/A |
| 437 – 473 | 123 – 150 | 41 – 52 | 4.0 | 37 – 40 |
| 477 – 510 | 153 – 180 | 53 – 64 | 4.5 – 5.0 | 41 – 45 |
| 513 – 547 | 183 – 210 | 65 – 78 | 5.5 – 6.0 | 46 – 52 |
| 550 – 587 | 213 – 240 | 79 – 95 | 6.5 – 7.0 | 53 – 64 |
| 590 – 677 | 243 – 300 | 96 – 120 | 7.5 – 9.0 | 65 – 84 |
| Top Score | Top Score | Top Score | Top Score | Top Score |
| 677 | 300 | 120 | 9 | 90 |
IELTS EXAM REGISTRATION IN NIGERIA – ALL STATES INCLUSIVE
Our Registration is very easy and direct, irrespective of your location. We register our clients in a timely manner, and a confirmation is received same day.
IELTS EXAM LOCATIONS IN NIGERIA
IELTS EXAM DATES IN NIGERIA
(2023 EXAM TIMETABLE) – JANUARY TO APRIL DIET
Exam Body: IDP MOD
FESTAC
JANUARY
N/A
FEBRUARY
11, 25
MARCH
11, 25
APRIL
1, 29
VICTORIA ISLAND
JANUARY
28
FEBRUARY
4, 11, 16, 25
MARCH
2, 11, 18, 25
APRIL
1, 15, 20, 29
ALIMOSHO
JANUARY
N/A
FEBRUARY
11, 25
MARCH
11, 25
APRIL
1, 29
UNILAG (HRDC)
JANUARY
N/A
FEBRUARY
11, 25
MARCH
11, 25
APRIL
1, 29
IKORODU
JANUARY
N/A
FEBRUARY
11, 25
MARCH
11, 25
APRIL
1, 29
IKEJA
JANUARY
28
FEBRUARY
4, 11, 16, 25
MARCH
2, 11, 18, 25
APRIL
1, 15, 20, 29
SURULERE
JANUARY
N/A
FEBRUARY
11, 25
MARCH
11, 25
APRIL
1, 29
ANTHONY
(COMPUTER – BASED)
JANUARY
28
FEBRUARY
4, 11, 18, 25
MARCH
4, 18, 25
APRIL
1, 15
IKEJA
(COMPUTER – BASED)
JANUARY
25, 26, 30
FEBRUARY
1, 2, 4, 6, 8, 9, 11, 13, 15, 16, 18, 20, 22, 23, 27
MARCH
1, 2, 4, 6, 8, 9, 13, 15, 16, 18, 20, 22, 23, 27, 29, 30
APRIL
1, 3, 5, 6, 12, 13, 15, 17, 19, 20
YABA
(COMPUTER – BASED)
JANUARY
25, 27, 28, 30
FEBRUARY
1, 3, 4, 6, 8, 10, 11, 13, 15, 17, 18, 20, 22, 24, 25, 27
MARCH
1, 3, 4, 6, 8, 10, 11, 13, 15, 17, 18, 20, 22, 24, 25, 27, 29, 31
APRIL
1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 10, 12, 14, 15
ABEOKUTA
JANUARY
N/A
FEBRUARY
25
MARCH
25
APRIL
29
ABUJA
(COMPUTER – BASED)
JANUARY
26, 27, 28, 30, 31
FEBRUARY
1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 20, 21, 22, 23 24, 25, 27, 28
MARCH
1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 20, 21, 22, 23 24, 25, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31
APRIL
1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
ABUJA
(PAPER – BASED)
JANUARY
28
FEBRUARY
4, 11, 16, 25
MARCH
2, 11, 18, 25
APRIL
1, 15, 20, 29
AKURE
JANUARY
N/A
FEBRUARY
11, 25
MARCH
11, 25
APRIL
1, 29
ASABA
JANUARY
N/A
FEBRUARY
25
MARCH
25
APRIL
29
AWKA
JANUARY
N/A
FEBRUARY
25
MARCH
25
APRIL
29
BENIN CITY
JANUARY
N/A
FEBRUARY
11, 25
MARCH
11, 25
APRIL
1, 29
ENUGU
JANUARY
N/A
FEBRUARY
11, 25
MARCH
25
APRIL
1, 29
IBADAN
JANUARY
28
FEBRUARY
4, 11, 16, 25
MARCH
2, 11, 18, 25
APRIL
1, 15, 20, 29
IFE
JANUARY
N/A
FEBRUARY
25
MARCH
25
APRIL
29
ILORIN
JANUARY
N/A
FEBRUARY
25
MARCH
25
APRIL
29
KANO
JANUARY
N/A
FEBRUARY
4, 25
MARCH
2, 25
APRIL
15, 29
MAKURDI
JANUARY
N/A
FEBRUARY
11
MARCH
N/A
APRIL
1
OWERRI
JANUARY
N/A
FEBRUARY
25
MARCH
25
APRIL
29
PORTHARCOURT
JANUARY
28
FEBRUARY
4, 11, 16, 25
MARCH
2, 11, 18, 25
APRIL
1, 15, 20, 29
SANGO OTA
JANUARY
N/A
FEBRUARY
25
MARCH
25
APRIL
29
UYO
JANUARY
N/A
FEBRUARY
11
MARCH
11
APRIL
1
IELTS EXAM DATES IN NIGERIA
(2023 EXAM TIMETABLE) – JANUARY TO APRIL DIET
Exam Body: BRITISH COUNCIL
ABEOKUTA
JANUARY
N/A
FEBRUARY
11, 25
MARCH
11, 25
APRIL
1
ABUJA
(PAPER – BASED)
JANUARY
N/A
FEBRUARY
25
MARCH
2, 11, 18, 25
APRIL
1, 15, 20, 29
ABUJA
(COMPUTER – BASED)
JANUARY
N/A
FEBRUARY
9, 16, 18, 23, 25
MARCH
2, 4, 9, 11, 16, 18, 23, 25, 30
APRIL
1, 6, 8, 13, 15, 20, 22, 27, 29
AJAH/LEKKI
JANUARY
N/A
FEBRUARY
25
MARCH
11, 25
APRIL
1, 29
AKURE
JANUARY
N/A
FEBRUARY
25
MARCH
11, 25
APRIL
1, 29
ASABA
JANUARY
N/A
FEBRUARY
11
MARCH
11
APRIL
1
BENIN – CITY
(PAPER – BASED)
JANUARY
N/A
FEBRUARY
25
MARCH
11, 25
APRIL
1, 29
BENIN – CITY
(COMPUTER – BASED)
JANUARY
N/A
FEBRUARY
11, 25
MARCH
11, 25
APRIL
1, 29
CALABAR
JANUARY
N/A
FEBRUARY
11
MARCH
25
APRIL
29
EGBEDA
JANUARY
N/A
FEBRUARY
11, 25
MARCH
11, 25
APRIL
1
ENUGU
JANUARY
N/A
FEBRUARY
25
MARCH
11, 25
APRIL
1, 29
FESTAC
JANUARY
N/A
FEBRUARY
25
MARCH
11, 25
APRIL
1, 29
IBADAN
(PAPER – BASED)
JANUARY
N/A
FEBRUARY
25
MARCH
11, 25
APRIL
1, 29
IBADAN
(COMPUTER – BASED)
JANUARY
N/A
FEBRUARY
25
MARCH
11
APRIL
1, 29
IKORODU
JANUARY
N/A
FEBRUARY
25
MARCH
11, 25
APRIL
1
ILORIN
JANUARY
N/A
FEBRUARY
25
MARCH
11, 25
APRIL
1, 29
KANO
(PAPER – BASED)
JANUARY
N/A
FEBRUARY
25
MARCH
25
APRIL
29
KANO
(COMPUTER – BASED)
JANUARY
N/A
FEBRUARY
11, 18, 25
MARCH
4, 11, 18, 25
APRIL
1, 8, 15, 22, 29
LAGOS ISLAND
(PAPER – BASED)
JANUARY
N/A
FEBRUARY
11, 16, 25
MARCH
2, 11, 18, 25
APRIL
1, 15, 20, 29
LAGOS ISLAND
(COMPUTER – BASED)
JANUARY
N/A
FEBRUARY
10, 17, 18, 24, 25
MARCH
3, 4, 9, 10, 11, 17, 18, 24, 25, 31
APRIL
1, 7, 8, 14, 15, 21, 22, 28, 29
LAGOS MAINLAND
(PAPER – BASED)
JANUARY
N/A
FEBRUARY
11, 25
MARCH
2, 11, 18, 25
APRIL
1, 15, 20, 29
LAGOS MAINLAND
(COMPUTER – BASED)
JANUARY
N/A
FEBRUARY
9, 10, 11, 16, 17, 23, 24, 25
MARCH
2, 3, 4, 9, 10, 11, 16, 17, 18, 23, 24, 25, 30, 31
APRIL
1, 6, 7, 8, 13, 14, 15, 20, 21, 22, 27, 28, 29
OSHOGBO
JANUARY
N/A
FEBRUARY
25
MARCH
11, 25
APRIL
29
PORT HARCOURT
(PAPER – BASED)
JANUARY
N/A
FEBRUARY
11, 25
MARCH
11, 18, 25
APRIL
1, 15, 20, 29
PORT HARCOURT
(COMPUTER – BASED)
JANUARY
N/A
FEBRUARY
11, 18, 21, 22, 25
MARCH
4, 11, 18, 25
APRIL
1, 8, 15, 22, 29
SURULERE
JANUARY
N/A
FEBRUARY
25
MARCH
11, 25
APRIL
1
UYO
JANUARY
N/A
FEBRUARY
11
MARCH
11
APRIL
1, 29
WARRI
JANUARY
N/A
FEBRUARY
N/A
MARCH
18, 25
APRIL
15, 29
YABA
JANUARY
N/A
FEBRUARY
11
MARCH
11, 25
APRIL
29
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IELTS TRAINING IN NIGERIA – ALL STATES INCLUSIVE
We offer an excellent IELTS training programme for all interested IELTS candidates. Our training does not only cover applicants that registered for the exam through our firm but all that wants to succeed in the exam. From time to time our students have sweatlessly recorded a minimum overall score of 8.0, with not less than 7.5 on each section. We are only striving to attain better scores from here, since we know the higher the scores the better their chances in their various pursuits.
Our IELTS training at MEC take into cognizance three major steps. The first is gaining knowledge and there is no substitute to this; because you have to study hard to do well in the exam. The second step is to practice well to gain speed. The third and most important step is to prepare yourself mentally (that is having the right mindset) for the exam.
Our lectures are delivered in such a way that the students are made to be very familiar with the exams curriculum, hence the reason for their overall success. We have highly experienced Teachers who have proven results in the industry, and are ever willing to break new grounds. Our best strategy to help students achieve high IELTS scores is nothing but adequate preparation. We organize intensive classes to ensure that all our students are given attention to meet their personal study needs. We also administer several mock tests with corrections to our students, thereby increasing their confidence level prior to taking the exam. With our Tutors, no student is dull except they choose to be. We turn their academic trash into treasure only within 4 weeks of intense engagement with our Teachers. If you want a training center where your IELTS score can be pre-determined before you begin your classes, we are your best option.
Attend our IELTS training now and make referrals to us subsequently or even be a Teacher of the course by reason of the in-depth knowledge you would have acquired from our center.
How To Join Our IELTS Classes at MEC?
Very simple!
Come to our office to indicate your interest. You can also download and complete the coaching form by CLICKING HERE.
All completed forms should be forwarded to our email; register@mecnigeria.org
Call or Whatsapp a MEC Counselor on
08060581501, 08184228159 or 08177619660 if you need more information.
At MEC we offer excellent coaching plans for our students, ranging from weekdays to weekend classes. So you are free to decide on the best option that meets your schedule. Our teachers will help simplify the entire exam for you within the shortest possible time so you can do well at the end.
Can MEC Register & Coach Students Who Are Not Residing In Lagos?
The answer is YES.
The only way we can assist you if you are outside Lagos is via Skype/Whatsapp video call. After the exam registration by us, we will automatically create a skype ID for you, which will enable you attend all classes online at agreed time between you and your teachers. We will also provide you with soft copy of our study materials/textbooks + CDs for easy follow up both during and after each class. When this is in place, you will be glad you ever dealt with us.
Do You Need More Information?
You can get answers to several IELTS related questions by visiting our IELTS frequently asked questions page. Click on the IELTS icon below to take you there.
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