IELTS test dates, fees, and locations in Nepal

The International English Language Testing System (IELTS) is the most popular test taken to study, work, or migrate to English-speaking countries. Offering a wide range of IELTS test dates for both paper-based and IELTS on Computer options. It is conducted several times throughout the year, up to 3 times a day and 7 days a week for IELTS on Computer, 4 times a month, and 48 times a year for paper-based IELTS.

It is always a good idea to know the IELTS schedule in advance so that you to plan and prepare effectively. IELTS test centres are located in major cities across Sri Lanka to ensure you have more accessibility.

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How to make an IELTS booking?

You may either book an IELTS test online or visit your nearest IDP branch to book it offline. Here are the steps for you to follow to make your IELTS online test booking:

1. Go to the IDP IELTS website. Select the "Book Now" option right on the home page.

2. The first one is the "Select Test Type." Just click on it.

3. Next up is the "Test Type." If you're aiming for academic or general training.

4. Lastly, "Select City" option and you can choose the city you want to take your IELTS test.

5. Once you are all set, hit the "Book Now" button to proceed further.

6. Fill in your details and upload your documents and your RO details (Recognised Organisations).

7. Review all your details and proceed to pay.

How much is the IELTS test fee?

Here are the IELTS exam fees for the different modules of the IELTS test in Nepal.

How to make payment for the IELTS test?

To pay your IELTS exam fee, you need a credit or debit card (like VISA or MasterCard) to pay online, or you can pay with cash at the nearest IDP office. Also, you must upload a clear, coloured scan of your passport (it should be smaller than 1.5MB) to finish the process.

IELTS test booking confirmation

You need to complete your payment within two days, or your booking will be put on hold. Once the payment is received, you will receive an email receipt confirming it. You'll also get another email 5 to 7 days before your IELTS test with all the details like your IELTS exam schedule, date, time, place, and candidate number.

For your Speaking Test, you'll get the details by email 2 days before it's scheduled. Your Speaking test might happen before or after the other sections (Listening, Reading, and Writing), depending on where you are. Make sure your email doesn't block messages from IDP IELTS and check your spam or junk folder if you can't find any emails.

Upcoming IELTS test dates 2024

With a wide range of IELTS test dates available throughout the year, you can find the perfect timing to align with your study plans and application deadlines. Check out the IELTS exam dates 2024 calendar to pick a date that best suits your goals and timelines.

IELTS exam dates December 2024

Where to take IELTS in Nepal?

Below are some of the IELTS test locations in Nepal for you to choose your preferred test date.

Test centres offering IELTS on Paper and IELTS on Computer:

Biratnagar, Birtamode, Butwal, Chitwan, Ghorahi, and Hetauda.

Want to live, work or study in the UK?

If you're applying for a visa to work or study in the UK, you might have to take the IELTS for the UK or IELTS for UKVI for visas and immigration or the IELTS Life Skills test in certain situations.

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