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International English Language Testing System (IELTS)

Test and develop your English skills

Are you planning to study or train abroad? Are you applying to an institution and need to prove your level of English? Do you need to raise your standard in English? Then we can help you with an International English Language Testing System (IELTS) exam.

Who Accepts IELTS?

IELTS is accepted by most British, Australian, Canadian and New Zealand academic institutions. In the United States it is increasingly gaining recognition as an alternative to TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language).

What type of IELTS should you take?

You can take either the Academic or General Training Reading and Writing modules. Choose  the Academic Reading and Writing module if you are planning to undertake academic study in a higher education institution.

If you are planning to undertake non-academic training or apply for immigration to Australia, Canada or New Zealand, we recommend you take the General Training Reading and Writing modules.

You will be tested in listening, reading, writing and speaking in whichever module you decide to take. If you are unsure of which module to take, please ask our examination officer.

How much will IELTS cost?

Fees for the exam are Rs.12,000 for either the General Training or Academic modules. For a full list of costs please see our Fees list.

When and where will the test be?

We offer IELTS thrice a month in Kathmandu and once every month in Bhairahawa, Biratnagar, Pokhara and Chitwan.  F ind out when you can take your test.

You will take the Writing, Reading and Listening papers together. The writing and reading papers last for 60 minutes and the listening paper for 30 minutes.

The Speaking module may take place within a week before or after the other modules.

When and how will you receive your results?

You will get your result 13 days after the exam from the reception at the British Council in Kathmandu. Results will be provided on the test report form.

You will also find your results on our website 13 days after the exam. Click here.

We can SMS your results on the 13th day if you request to do so.

There is no pass or fail mark. Scores are given on a band scale of one to nine (with one being a non-user and nine being an expert user of the English language). Download or read through a copy of the IELTS handbook for more detailed information.

Where can I find out more?

You can contact us for further information about IELTS and if you have any suggestions.

Ladies with IELTS book, British Council photograph by Pradeep Shakya

Exams

IELTS test dates and locations

IELTS examinations venues for 19th May ( Click here)

Your IELTS test in Kathmandu will be conducted at one of these three venues: Hotel Yak and Yeti, Everest Hotel, or Lotus Convention Centre.

IELTS registration

IELTS fees

Exclusive offer with online registration

USA says yes to IELTS

IELTS has cemented its position as the world’s most popular high stakes English language test with latest figures revealing a record 1.5 million tests were taken around the world in 2010. Find out more.

IELTS preparation workshop

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