Question 1

Admission & Application Process

Accepted Answer

What are the eligibility criteria and document requirements for students applying to the pathway programs?
a.     IFP:
WAEC (C6 in Maths and English) 
Age requirement at least 16 years maximum 18 years
International passport
English Language requirement (Oxford English test, IELTS, Duolingo, PTE, TOEFL)
Personal statement
Secondary school transcript

b.     PMP:
WAEC 
English proficiency test (Oxford English test, IELTS, Duolingo, PTE, TOEFL)
BSc certificate/HND certificate
BSc / HND transcript
International passport
Statement of purpose
Reference letter

Question 2

What are the IELTS requirements?

Accepted Answer

Minimum Band Score: 4.0 in each component, 4.5 overall
Tutorial Fees: ₦50,000 (Nigeria), $50 (Outside Nigeria)
Exam Fees:

IELTS Academic & General Training: ₦280,000
IELTS for UKVI General & Academic: ₦290,000
IELTS One Skill: ₦179,550

Question 3

What are the application deadlines for each intake -January, April, September?

Accepted Answer

January intake closes (3 weeks before intake begins)
April intake closes (3 weeks before intake begins)
September closes (3 weeks before intake begins)

Question 4

How are applications processed, reviewed, and approved?

Accepted Answer

Student attends consultation either through in person meetings or via phone calls, depending on availability.
Student submits required documents via email (admin@jibc.co.uk )
Application is processed.
A review of the application usually takes approximately 2 weeks.
Student receives an offer and makes a tuition deposit.
Enrolment and commencement of classes.

Question 5

What is the tuition structure?

Accepted Answer

International Foundation Program (IFP) (Duration 3 terms): ₦4,800,000 total

₦2,400,000 (50%) upon enrolment
₦1,200,000 (25%) after the first term
₦1,200,000 (25%) after the second term

Pre-Master’s Program (PMP) (Duration 1 term): ₦3,800,000 total

₦₦2,280,000 (60%) upon enrolment
₦₦1,520,000 (40%) Before final assessments

Pre-Master’s Program (PMP) (Duration 2 terms):

₦4,500,000 total
₦2,700,000 (60%) on enrolment
N ₦1,800,000 (40%) after the first term

Question 6

What does the tuition fee cover?

Accepted Answer

1. Academic Costs
Course Tuition & Lectures – Full access to classes, instructors, and teaching materials.
Library & Study Resources – Access to textbooks, e-books, and research materials.
Examinations & Assessments – Fees for coursework, assignments, and final exams.
Academic Support & Tutoring 
English Language Support (if needed)

2.  Student Services & Support
Student Orientation – Introduction to the academic system, university life, and support services.
Career & University Progression Counselling – Guidance on applying to universities after the program.
Academic Advising – Regular student progress check-ins.
IT & Digital Learning Access – Access to learning platforms
3.  Administrative & Processing Fees
Application & Enrolment Processing – Handling of admission, student records, and course registration.
Visa Guidance & Support – Assistance with visa documentation and immigration-related inquiries.

What the Tuition Fee Will NOT Cover (Usually Separate Fees)
Accommodation & Living Expenses – Housing, meals, and transportation.
Visa & Immigration Fees – Costs for visa application.
Health Insurance & Medical Costs
IELTS or English Proficiency Test Fees
University Progression Application Fees (IF APPLICABLE)

Question 7

What are the available payment methods?

Accepted Answer

Bank Transfer to JIBC Accounts 
FIDELITY BANK: 
CURRENCY: NAIRA
ACCOUNT NAME: JOKINGS INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS COLLEGE LTD 
ACCOUNT NUMBER: 5600464408
CURRENCY: US DOLLAR
ACCOUNT NAME: JOKINGS INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS COLLEGE LTD 
ACCOUNT NUMBER: 5250210505
SORT CODE: 070151992
SWIFT CODE: FIDTNGLA
BANK ADDRESS: 19, SARI IGANMU IJORA BADIA, LAGOS

PREMIUM TRUST BANK:
CURRENCY: NAIRA
ACCOUNT NAME: JOKINGS INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS COLLEGE LTD 
ACCOUNT NUMBER: 0040168850

CURRENCY: US DOLLAR
ACCOUNT NAME: JOKINGS INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS COLLEGE LTD 
ACCOUNT NUMBER: 0330074353

Online Payment via GlobalPay Payment Gateway

Question 8

What are the refund policies for withdrawals?

Accepted Answer

A.       General Refund Conditions:
Refunds are applicable to students who have made commitment to fees (e.g. tuition fees) and wish to withdraw from the Pre-University Pathway program. To be eligible for a refund, the student must submit a formal withdrawal request in writing to the Admissions Office or through the designated online platform.
B.       Refund Eligibility: 
Before Program Start Date: Full refund (minus non-refundable fees such as registration and application fees).
Within First 2 Weeks: 50% refund.
Before Midpoint of Program: 25% refund.
After Midpoint: No refund.
C.      Non-refundable Fees: 
Certain fees are non-refundable, including but not limited to:
Application Fees
Registration Fees
Material or Activity Fees
Visa Processing Fees (if applicable)
D.      Special Circumstances: 
In exceptional cases (such as medical emergencies, personal crises, or other valid reasons), students may request a review of their refund eligibility. Requests must be accompanied by supporting documentation and will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
E.       Refund Process
To initiate the refund process, the student must:
Submit a written withdrawal request to the Admissions Office, either via email or through the online student portal.
Include relevant details such as the student’s full name, student ID, program enrolled, and reason for withdrawal.
If the withdrawal occurs after the program has begun, specify the date of withdrawal.
The refund will be processed within 30 business days from the date of approval of the withdrawal request.
F.        Method of Refund
Refunds will be issued through the original payment method (e.g., credit card, bank transfer, etc.). If the original payment method is unavailable, an alternative refund method will be discussed and agreed upon with the student
G.      Non-Attendance
Failure to attend classes or participation in the program does not constitute an automatic withdrawal, nor does it guarantee a refund. Students must formally withdraw following the procedure outlined above to be considered for a refund
H.      Program Cancellation by the College
In the rare event that Jokings International Business College must cancel a program before the start date or during the term, full refunds will be provided to all students who have paid tuition fees. Refunds for any other fees will also be evaluated and processed accordingly.
I.           Amendments to the Refund Policy
JOKINGS International Business College reserves the right to modify this Refund Policy at any time. Any changes will be communicated to students in advance and will only apply to students who withdraw after the policy change.
J.          Contact Information
For any questions regarding this Refund Policy or to submit a withdrawal request, please contact the Admissions Office at:
Email: finance@jibcnigeria.co.uk
Phone: +44 7551455980 
General Enquiries: admin@jibcnigeria.co.uk  | Tel: +2349038649723
Office Hours: 9:00am-5:00pm

Question 9

What is the Program Duration?

Accepted Answer

International Foundation Program: 3 Terms
Pre-Master’s Program: 2 Terms (for HND holders), 
Pre-Master’s Program: 1 Term (BSc Third Class holders)

Question 10

What Modules Covered for international foundation?

Accepted Answer

International Foundation Program
English for Academic purpose (EAP)
Research and Academic Study Skills (RASS)
Academic Specialism Project (ASP)
Practical mathematics (PM)
Maths for Computing (MfC)
Fundamentals of Economics (FE)
Fundamentals of Marketing (FM)
Introduction to Finance and Accounting (IFA)
Foundation Business and Management (FBA)

Question 11

What Modules Covered for Pre-Master?

Accepted Answer

Pre-Masters 
English for Academic purpose (EAP)
Business, Communication and Academic Skills Set (BCASS)
Fundamentals of Finance in Business (FoFiB)
Fundamentals of Business and Marketing (FBM)
Business Management (BM)
Business Strategies and Environment (BSE)

Question 12

What are the attendance requirements for students?

Accepted Answer

60% in class, 40% online
80% overall attendance is required

Question 13

Tuition fees

Accepted Answer

Pre-Master In class
2 Term Pre-Master's - NGN4,600,000
1 Term Pre-Master's -NGN4,000,000

Online Pre- Master's study - NGN4,000,000

International Foundation
IFP In-class - NGN5,000,000
IFP online  - NGN4,400,000

Oxford ELLT Exam online/ Centre - NGN295,000

Please, note- payments are only received in Naira equivalent

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