The management of IDP IELTS has said that it decided to open a test centre in Ibadan, Oyo State, to enable students take the IELTS test conveniently without the need to travel to other cities, saving costs of travel and hotel expenses.
It also said that it expanded its operations to the city to offer the IELTS on Computer at its official IELTS test centre.
The test centre, it said, is equipped with state-of-the-art facilities and staffed with highly trained professionals to ensure a seamless testing experience.
Speaking during the press conference after the ribbon cutting ceremony, Darrin Vardon, IELTS Director MEA, EU & CIS, said: “I am pleased that IDP was able to expand our IELTS on Computer presence to Ibadan.”
According to him, “Test takers in Ibadan and surrounding cities will have the option to choose whether they sit their test on Paper or on Computer, whichever suits them best. They will also have the support of our expert teams and our digital platform – including the IELTS by IDP App, which enables test takers to receive expert preparation guidance, register for the IELTS tests and, later, proudly showcase their results on social media platforms. Our trusted human connections will support Nigerian students and test takers every step of the way in achieving their global study and career goals.”
He further explained that the IELTS test was available in two formats: IELTS Academic for those who want to study at universities and other higher education institutions, and IELTS General Training for those who want to work or migrate to English-speaking countries.
“IELTS is an internationally recognised language proficiency test that measures the ability of individuals to communicate effectively in English. It is widely accepted by universities, employers and immigration authorities in the UK, Australia, Canada, and other countries around the world. The new IDP IELTS test centre will be located at Ile Oridetu, 1st Floor, 1 Shell Close, Ibadan, Oyo State,” he further said.
The International English Language Testing System (IELTS) is jointly owned by the British Council, IDP: IELTS Australia, and Cambridge Assessment English. It is the world’s most popular high-stakes English language proficiency test. With over 4 million tests taken in 2023 in more than 140 countries, it is recognised and accepted by more than 12,000 organisations worldwide.
