International English Language Testing System
What is IELTS?
- IELTS is an international
standardized English language proficiency test.
- It is widely
accepted for study, work, and migration purposes in
English-speaking countries like the UK, USA, Canada, Australia, New
Zealand, and others.
- It is
jointly managed by British Council, IDP: IELTS Australia, and Cambridge
Assessment English.
Types of IELTS
1.
IELTS
Academic
o
For
students applying to universities or professional registration.
o
Focuses
on academic English.
2.
IELTS
General Training (GT)
o
For
migration, work experience, or training programs.
o
Focuses
on everyday English in social and workplace contexts.
3.
IELTS
for UKVI
o
A
specific IELTS test required for UK visas and immigration.
Test Format
Total time: 2
hours 45 minutes
1.
Listening (30 min)
o
4
sections, 40 questions (conversations & monologues).
2.
Reading (60 min)
o
3
sections, 40 questions.
o
Academic
& GT have different reading texts.
3.
Writing (60 min)
o
Task
1: Report
(Academic) or Letter (GT).
o
Task
2: Essay (both
Academic & GT).
4.
Speaking (11–14 min)
o
Face-to-face
interview with an examiner.
o
3
parts: Introduction & Interview, Cue Card (long turn), and Discussion.
Scoring
- Band scale: 0–9
(half bands possible, e.g., 6.5).
- Each section
scored separately, then averaged for Overall Band Score.
- Example:
Listening 6.5 + Reading 7.0 + Writing 6.0 + Speaking 7.0 = Overall Band
6.5.
Validity
- IELTS
results are valid for 2 years.
Acceptance
- Accepted by 10,000+
organizations worldwide, including universities, immigration
authorities, employers, and professional bodies.
1. Four Modules — Format Unchanged
The core
structure of the IELTS—Listening, Reading, Writing, and speaking—remain the
same for paper-based tests. There have been no official changes to
module formats or patterns in 2025, including in Nepal.
2. Writing Instruments — Pen-Only Policy
A significant
change has been implemented starting January 25, 2025:
- Pencils are
now banned
for paper-based IELTS.
- Only pens
(specifically black ballpoint pens) are permitted.
- The test
center will provide the pens—candidates are not allowed to bring
their own writing materials.
This applies to
the Listening, Reading, and Writing sections.
3. New Entry Rules (Nepal Context)
While the
pen-only rule is global, additional important rules in Nepal include:
- For non-residents
registering for paper-based IELTS (bookings made on or after January
16, 2025), you must provide proof of residence in Nepal (e.g.,
valid student visa, work permit, residency visa) via email at least 3
days before your test.
- Failure to
supply this documentation results in your paper-based booking being cancelled,
though you may opt for the computer-based IELTS without requiring
such proof. IDP IELTS
Summary Table
|
Category |
Old
Policy (Pre-2025) |
New
Rule (2025 Onward) |
|
Modules &
Format |
Traditional
format across Listening, Reading, Writing, Speaking |
No changes;
structure remains the same |
|
Writing
Instruments |
Pencil
(especially for Listening/Reading), pen optional |
Pen-only
allowed; pencils
banned; center provides black ballpoint pens |
|
Entry Rules
(Nepal) |
Paper-based
open to residents and non-residents alike |
Non-residents
need proof of 3-month valid Nepal residence; without it, booking is cancelled |
What You Should Do
- Practice
with pen only—write
all mock tests, especially writing tasks, using a black ballpoint pen to
build comfort and speed.
- On test day, do not
bring your own pen or pencil—rely on the pen provided by the test center.
- If you're
not a Nepal resident,
prepare proof of valid residence and send it at least three days before
your exam to avoid cancellation.
- Confirm with
your test center
if any further local rules or clarifications apply.
Exam
Fees (since June 8, 2025)
·
Standard
(Academic/GT): 36,200 (Paper) | 33,000 (Computer)
·
UKVI
(Academic/GT): 39,600 (Paper) | 36,400 (Computer)
·
UKVI
Life Skills A1/B1: 27,400 (Paper only)
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