Take IELTS with the British Council

Please be assured that we work really hard to make it as safe as possible to protect you and our staff. When we resume testing again, these are some of the measures we will put in place. Click here for more information.

IELTS is the world’s most popular English language test. If you’re looking to work, study or live abroad then taking an IELTS test can help you make that dream come true.

Prepare for your IELTS test

We have everything you need to prepare for your IELTS test, including a wide variety of free preparation materials. Start preparing for your IELTS exam today.

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Note: You can now request your IELTS score via SMS on the 13th day of your IELTS test. For this, you need to fill a declaration form on the day of Listening, Reading and Writing test. Please contact our test day supervisor on the test day. This option will be available for IELTS on paper, IELTS on computer and UKVI with effect from 11 December 2021 onwards.

Important Information on Covid-19 for IELTS Candidates

Health and safety measures at test venues for test-takers.

Which IELTS test should I take?

Choose the right test based on where you want to go and what you want to do.

Test dates, fees and locations

We offer tests in seven locations across Nepal, at affordable prices. Select your test date and book IELTS today.

Book your test at an official IELTS test centre

You can book your IELTS test with us online.

Why choose IELTS?

Success starts with IELTS – it’s your end goal that matters. IELTS is accepted as evidence of English language proﬁciency for higher education and global migration.

Understand what happens on your test day

To help your IELTS test day go as smoothly as possible, we’ve put together some information and advice about what will happen on the day.

Know your IELTS Result, ATRF and EOR applications

Find out when and how you will get your IELTS results and what your score means.

Test Taker Portal

You can access all the information relating to your IELTS test in the Test Taker Portal, whether you have taken a paper-based or computer-delivered test.

IELTS cancellation and refund policy

Find out what to do if you have to cancel your test or want to take it at another date than you booked.