The International English Language Testing System (IELTS) is one of the most
popular English language tests for study, work, and migration in a country
where English is the native language. This includes countries such as
Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Ireland, the UK and USA. It tests a test
taker’s English language proficiency across four skills: Listening, Reading,
Writing, and Speaking.
There are two different IELTS module:
Academic and General Training. The IELTS Academic is for those who wish to
study at undergraduate or postgraduate levels. Likewise, the IELTS General
Training is for those seeking professional registration, e.g. doctors and
nurses or those who wish to migrate to an English-speaking country.
In
the IELTS test, candidate’s English-language skills are measured against band
scores. They are reported as band scores on a scale from 1 (the lowest) to 9
(the highest). The higher band reflects candidate’s better understanding and
ability to communicate in English. Each immigration body, university,
workplace or institution will have specific IELTS score requirements. It takes
2 hours 45 minutes to complete IELTS exam in which Reading, Listening and
writing sections are tested in one sitting, whereas speaking section can be
tested either on the same day, or seven days before or after the date of
examination. The IELTS is valid for 2 years.
The best way to prepare for IELTS is to join a renowned Institute with a proven track record of success in IELTS. Specifically, Speaking and Writing sections require expert feedbacks as there is always a room for improvement.
Generally, the duration of IELTS course is 5 to 6 weeks and the fees ranges from Rs. 6,000/- to Rs. 9,000/-. Mock tests are also conducted by Institutes at regular intervals to get an accurate assessment of candidate’s language skills.
Some of the popular institutes providing IELTS classes in Kathmandu are:
1. SUVA Consultancy and Training Institute
Address: Chandi Complex, Kalimati
Phone no.: 9841780380, 01-5388543
2. Nepal International Educational Consultancy (NIEC)
Address: Putalisadak
Phone no.: 01-4256600
3. The Next Education Consultancy Pvt. Ltd.
Address: Dillibazar
Phone no.: 01-4010522
4. Dolphin Education Consultancy Center
Address: Putalisadak
Phone no.: 01-4254282
5. AECC Global
Address: Dillibazar
Phone no.: 01-5903404
6. Alfa Beta Institute Pvt. Ltd.
Address: New Baneshwor
Phone no.: 01-5970123
7. Nepal Education Consultancy Pvt. Ltd.
Address: Putalisadak
Phone no.: 01-5910770
8. Shikshya Sadan Education and Visa Service
Address: Putalisadak
Phone no.: 01-5902229
9. Kathmandu Infosys (KIEC)
Address: Dillibazar
Phone no.: 01-4431221
10. Goreto Educational Consultancy
Address: New Baneshwor Chowk
Phone no.: 01-4483252
