IELTS classes in Kathmandu
IELTS classes in Kathmandu: your band in 6 weeks, or the next batch free.
Our IELTS classes in Basantapur run for 6 weeks in classes of up to 12, for Rs 12,500. Last year our 1,140 IELTS students gained +1.0 band on average between the free level test and the real test. Attend 90% of classes and miss your target, and the next batch is free.
- Free level test and demo class
- Every writing task marked by the next day
- 4 full mock tests under exam timing
Next batches
IELTS in Basantapur
- Morning · 7:00 to 9:00Starts 2 Nov 20264 seats left
- Day · 11:00 to 13:00Starts 9 Nov 20267 seats left
- Evening · 17:00 to 19:00Starts 16 Nov 20269 seats left
- IELTS students we taught in FY 2025/26
- 1,140
- average gain, free level test to the real test
- +1.0 band
- students at most in any class, in Basantapur
- 12
Our own figures for FY 2025/26: level-test score against the student's real test result, for every student who sent us their result.
Our proof
Where they started. What they scored in the real IELTS.
Left: the score on day one, from our level test. Right: the official result. Sample students; photos are illustrative.
IELTS5.5to6.5
Master’s in Sydney
"IELTS class with only 10 students, so the teacher actually checked every writing task."
Anjali KarkiFrom Lalitpur. 5.5 on our free level test, 6.5 in the real IELTS after 6 weeks. 
IELTS6.0to7.0
Master’s in Manchester
"Three tests, same 5.5 in writing. Six weeks here and it was 6.5."
Binod ShahiFrom Kailali. 6.0 on our free level test, 7.0 in the real IELTS after 6 weeks. 
IELTS6.5to7.0
Nursing registration, Australia
"I missed by half a band the first time. The repeat batch cost me nothing."
Sristi MaharjanFrom Kirtipur. 6.5 on our free level test, 7.0 in the real IELTS after 6 weeks.
The course
Hours, size, price. All of it.
The fee covers the whole batch: classes, marking, speaking practice and the mocks. The IELTS test itself costs about Rs 36,000 in Nepal (British Council or IDP), paid to the test centre, not to us.
| Fee | Rs 12,500 for 6 weeks, paid by bank or QR |
|---|---|
| Class times | Morning 7:00 to 9:00, day 11:00 to 13:00, evening 17:00 to 19:00, Sunday to Friday |
| New batches | Every 2 weeks; see the next dates at the top of this page |
| Class size | Up to 12 students |
| Score scale | Bands 0 to 9 |
| Included | A free level test before you pay, with your likely band in each section |
| Mock tests | 4 full mock tests under exam timing |
| Where | In person in Basantapur, opposite Kathmandu Durbar Square |
| Missed your target? | The next batch is free if you attended 90% of classes |
Your teachers
The people marking your practice.
Each teacher has taken the real test recently, and the score is on the card. One of them runs your demo class.
Manisha Rai
IELTS Academic 8.5 (her own score)
9 years teaching · Lead IELTS teacher
Manisha leads the IELTS batches. She marks every writing task against the public band descriptors and returns it the next day.
Ashmita Lama
TOEFL iBT 114 (2025, 0 to 120 scale)
5 years teaching · TOEFL and IELTS teacher
Ashmita teaches TOEFL and the IELTS day batch. She rebuilt the TOEFL course for the January 2026 format, with the new adaptive reading and listening sections.
Free level test
Find your IELTS score before you pay for a class.
Free level test first. Then a trial class, then you decide. You get a written plan the same day. Not useful? Walk away, no pressure.
A counsellor calls within 15 minutes
- 01A ranked shortlist built on your marks and your family’s budget
- 022 to 3 courses, each with its total cost in rupees
- 03Our commission on each option, in writing
Rather talk now? Call +977 1-5360000 or WhatsApp us.
Week by week
Level test on day one. Real test at the end.
Every week has the same rhythm: one task type taught, drilled against the clock, marked by a teacher, then a timed full mock on the weekend. You know your IELTS score in all four skills each weekend, so there are no surprises on test day.
Day 0
Free level test
A full timed IELTS test. You get your likely score in every section within 24 hours.
Day 1
Your study plan and a trial class
Your target, how many weeks you need, and a free class with the teacher you would have. Pay only if you join.
Week 1
Level test review
Level test review, reading and listening strategies, task 1 structure.
Week 2
Task 2 essays: answering the question asked
Task 2 essays: answering the question asked, speaking part 2.
Week 3
Writing under time
Writing under time, mock test 1.
Week 4
Your weakest section, one to one
Your weakest section, one to one, mock test 2.
Week 5
Speaking fluency and pronunciation
Speaking fluency and pronunciation, mock test 3.
Week 6
Full mock 4 under exam timing
Full mock 4 under exam timing, test-day plan.
After the test
Your result, and the next step
Send us your result. Reached your target? We start your shortlist. Missed it after 90% attendance? The next batch is free.
The exam itself
Booking the real IELTS in Nepal: fee, dates, results.
IELTS in Nepal is run by the British Council and IDP. Since 27 June 2026 IELTS in Nepal is computer-delivered only, with results in 2 to 5 days.
| What | Detail |
|---|---|
| Exam fee | About Rs 36,000, paid to the test centre |
| Versions | Academic (for universities and visas) and General Training |
| Where to book | British Council Nepal or IDP IELTS Nepal |
| Results | 2 to 5 days (computer-delivered; paper ended in Nepal after 27 June 2026) |
| Valid for | 2 years at most universities and visa offices |
| One Skill Retake | Retake one skill instead of the whole test, where your university accepts it |
Book the real test only after your second mock reaches your target. Booking first and preparing after is the most expensive way to sit IELTS.
Choosing a test
Not sure it should be this test?
All three are accepted by most universities we work with. The right one is the one your university and your visa accept, and the one whose format suits you.
| At a glance | IELTS | PTE | TOEFL iBT |
|---|---|---|---|
| Format | On computer at a test centre (paper ended in Nepal after 27 June 2026); speaking with a live examiner | Computer; every task scored by computer | Computer; adaptive sections from January 2026 |
| Fee in Nepal | About Rs 36,000 | USD 220 (about Rs 33,500) | USD 195 (about Rs 29,700) |
| Results | 2 to 5 days (computer) | Usually 2 days | 4 to 8 days |
| Australia visa | Accepted | Accepted | Accepted |
| UK | Accepted everywhere | Accepted at most universities | Accepted at many universities |
| Europe | Accepted everywhere | Accepted at many | Often preferred in Germany and the Netherlands |
- Choose IELTS if you want to speak to a person, not a microphone.
- Pick PTE if you need the result within days and don't mind talking to a microphone instead of a person.
- Choose TOEFL if your university in Germany, the Netherlands or the US-style programme prefers it.
Your target
The IELTS score your plan needs.
These are the scores Nepali students most often need. Your university and your visa set the final number.
| For | Score | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Australian student visa | IELTS Academic 6.0 overall | Or the equivalent Home Affairs lists |
| Bachelor's, typical ask | 6.0, no band below 5.5 | Our shortlists |
| Master's, typical ask | 6.5, no band below 6.0 | Our shortlists |
| Nursing registration, Australia | 7 in L, R, S; 6.5 in W | Tests from 23 April 2026 |
After your test
Then what?
Your score goes straight into your applications. If you study abroad through us, your counselling and visa file cost Rs 0 when the university pays us commission, and we start your shortlist the week your result arrives.
If you miss your target after attending 90% of classes, join the next batch free. Tell us your section scores and we'll put you in the right one.
An honest note
Skip this class if
- You need 7.5 or more and are already at 7.0: one-to-one coaching will suit you better.
- Your test is in less than 2 weeks: book a few mock tests instead.
- You only want study materials: the value here is the marking and the speaking practice.
Where we teach
Classes in Basantapur.
One classroom, opposite Kathmandu Durbar Square, open Sunday to Friday. Walk in for the free level test, or message us a time.
27.7034° N · 85.3068° E
- Address
- 2nd floor, Jhochhen Tole (Freak Street), Basantapur, Kathmandu 44600
- Opposite Basantapur Dabali, Kathmandu Durbar Square.
- Office hours
- Sunday to Friday, 9:00 to 18:30
- Saturday, 10:00 to 14:00 (calls only).
- Call or WhatsApp
- +977 1-5360000WhatsApp +977 980-1000000
FAQ
Before you join IELTS classes.
How much are IELTS classes in Kathmandu?
Ours cost Rs 12,500 for 6 weeks, in classes of up to 12. The level test, demo class and 4 mock tests are included. The IELTS test itself (about Rs 36,000) is paid to the test centre.
Which is the best IELTS class in Kathmandu?
Look for small classes, writing marked by a teacher every week, speaking practice one to one, full mock tests, and published results. Ours: classes of 12, +1.0 band average gain last year, and a free repeat batch rule.
How long does it take to prepare for IELTS?
Most of our students take one 6 weeks batch. If you need more than 1.5 bands, plan two.
Can I join IELTS classes online?
Our classes are in person in Basantapur, because speaking and writing feedback works best face to face. Mock tests and marked writing can be sent online if you miss a day.
What if I don't get my target score?
If you attended 90% of classes and miss your target in the real test, you can join the next batch free.
Do you help with the visa too?
Yes. IELTS students who apply abroad through us get counselling and their visa file at Rs 0 when the university pays us commission.
Still unsure?
Start here
Book your free IELTS level test.
Free level test first. Then a trial class, then you decide. You get a written plan the same day. Not useful? Walk away, no pressure.
A counsellor calls within 15 minutes
- 01A ranked shortlist built on your marks and your family’s budget
- 022 to 3 courses, each with its total cost in rupees
- 03Our commission on each option, in writing
Rather talk now? Call +977 1-5360000 or WhatsApp us.
Sources, and how we wrote this
- IELTS: how scores are calculated, read 20 Oct 2026
- IDP Nepal: paper-based IELTS (ended after 27 June 2026), read 20 Oct 2026
- British Council Nepal: IELTS, read 20 Oct 2026
- IDP IELTS Nepal, read 20 Oct 2026
Our own figures (files lodged, approvals, refusals, costs on our shortlists) are from our records for FY 2025/26. Rupee amounts use the Nepal Rastra Bank sell rate on the date shown. Official rules change: we recheck these sources every month and date every change. How we count our own numbers is on our About page.