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Pokhara
6 km

British Council Nepal - Hotel Pokhara Grande

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December 05, 2024 Academic December 18, 2024 NPR 31500 DETAILS
December 14, 2024 General Training December 27, 2024 NPR 31500 DETAILS
December 14, 2024 Academic December 27, 2024 NPR 31500 DETAILS
November 23, 2024 Academic December 06, 2024 NPR 31500 DETAILS
November 02, 2024 Academic Global test date: please enquire

British Council test location / Pokhara Grande

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November 02, 2024 Academic Global test date: please enquire
November 07, 2024 Academic Global test date: please enquire
November 07, 2024 General Training Global test date: please enquire
November 16, 2024 Academic Global test date: please enquire
November 23, 2024 Academic Global test date: please enquire

British Council Nepal - Fishtail Academy Secondary School

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November 02, 2024 Academic Global test date: please enquire
November 07, 2024 Academic Global test date: please enquire
November 07, 2024 General Training Global test date: please enquire
November 16, 2024 Academic Global test date: please enquire
November 23, 2024 Academic Global test date: please enquire
Butwāl
76 km

British Council Nepal - Club De Novo

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  Test date Type Results by Test fee
December 05, 2024 Academic December 18, 2024 NPR 31500 DETAILS
December 14, 2024 General Training December 27, 2024 NPR 31500 DETAILS
December 14, 2024 Academic December 27, 2024 NPR 31500 DETAILS
November 02, 2024 Academic Global test date: please enquire
November 07, 2024 Academic Global test date: please enquire
Bharatpur
82 km

British Council test location / Royal Century

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November 02, 2024 Academic Global test date: please enquire
November 07, 2024 Academic Global test date: please enquire
November 07, 2024 General Training Global test date: please enquire
November 16, 2024 Academic Global test date: please enquire
November 23, 2024 Academic Global test date: please enquire

British Council Nepal - Dhawan Recreation

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December 07, 2024 Academic December 20, 2024 NPR 31500 DETAILS
December 07, 2024 General Training December 20, 2024 NPR 31500 DETAILS
December 21, 2024 Academic January 03, 2025 NPR 31500 DETAILS
November 16, 2024 General Training November 29, 2024 NPR 31500 DETAILS
November 16, 2024 Academic November 29, 2024 NPR 31500 DETAILS

British Council test location / Dreamland Gold Resort

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November 02, 2024 Academic Global test date: please enquire
November 07, 2024 Academic Global test date: please enquire
November 07, 2024 General Training Global test date: please enquire
November 16, 2024 Academic Global test date: please enquire
November 23, 2024 Academic Global test date: please enquire

British Council test location / Club Denevo Butwal

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November 02, 2024 Academic Global test date: please enquire
November 07, 2024 Academic Global test date: please enquire
November 07, 2024 General Training Global test date: please enquire
November 16, 2024 Academic Global test date: please enquire
November 23, 2024 Academic Global test date: please enquire

British Council test location / Hotel Sneha

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November 02, 2024 Academic Global test date: please enquire
November 07, 2024 Academic Global test date: please enquire
November 07, 2024 General Training Global test date: please enquire
November 16, 2024 Academic Global test date: please enquire
November 23, 2024 Academic Global test date: please enquire

Other test centres in or nearby Nepal

  • IDP Education Nepal Private Limited/ Atithi Resort & Spa
  • IDP Education Nepal Private Limited/ Bharatpur Garden Resort
  • IDP Education / Nepal Private Limited, Darycy's International Hotel
  • There is one British Council test centre in Nepals capital Kathmandu. The average IELTS score of test takers with Nepali as native language is 6. In 2017, the average IELTS score of test takers in Nepal was 5.91. According to our database, there are 4 universities in Nepal that accept the IELTS test. The average IELTS score requirement for organisations accepting IELTS in Nepal is 6.3.To study in English at one of the universities in Nepal, you may need a proof of English proficiency. There are several standardised English tests that you can take to proof your English level, such as the PTE (Pearson Test of English), TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language), CAE (Cambridge Advanced English) and IELTS (International English Language Testing System), offered by British Council and IDP. IELTS is the most popular of these tests, with British Council offering more than 1000 test locations and being accepted by more than 11,500 organisations world-wide.

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    Frequently asked questions about IELTS in Nepal

    How much does the IELTS exam cost in Nepal?

    The IELTS test in Nepal costs between NPR 21500 and NPR 25300. Please note that you may need to make extra costs such as transportation or accomodation if you need to travel to a city to take IELTS. See our article on IELTS costs how to save money on your IELTS test.

    How can I apply for IELTS in Nepal?

    First make sure that you apply for the right type of IELTS. The IELTS exam is offered as Academic or a General Training variant. The Academic variant is for studying abroad and the General Training if you want to migrate to an English-speaking country and work there, or if you plan to attend a secondary school. Applying for all variants of IELTS in Nepal can be done by following this link to the official IELTS registration website .

    Is IELTS for UKVI available for people from Nepal?

    If you plan to study or work in the United Kingdom, you need IELTS for UKVI. The UK Home Office has authorized the Secure English language exams (SELT) IELTS for UKVI Academic and General Training and IELTS Life Skills for visa applications to the UK coming from Nepal. Read more on the different types of IELTS in our article

    Which test center in Nepal is the best to take the IELTS exam?

    There is no "best test center" in Nepal , all of them are equally good. The IELTS test is a standardized test that is conducted in exactly the same way on different locations. So, it doesn't really matter which test center you will go, you will always get the same high quality experience. Go directly to test centers in Nepal to find a test centers that is most convenient for you.

    When will IELTS exams start in Nepal?

    IELTS exams in Nepal are conducted through the whole year. You can find all dates for IELTS exams in Nepal on the official IELTS registration website .

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