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IELTS classes in Kathmandu

Reach the IELTS band your university asks for, in 6 weeks.

556 IELTS students reached their target band on the first real test last year. You get 8 full mock tests, 24 writing tasks marked with band feedback and 4 one-to-one speaking sessions, in a class of 15 at most, so you walk into the exam already knowing your score.

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  • Free level test and demo class before you pay
  • Fee published: Rs 12,500 for 6 weeks, books included
  • Missed your target? Join the next batch free for 2 weeks
A student smiling while writing a practice essay, with a laptop open on the desk

Next batches

IELTS in New Baneshwor

Max 15 a class
  1. Next startSun 1 Nov
  2. ThenSun 15 Nov
  3. ThenSun 29 Nov

Times: 7:00 to 8:30 am · 12:00 to 1:30 pm · 5:00 to 6:30 pm

students in our IELTS classes in FY 2025/26
684
reached their target band on the first real test: 556 of 684
81.3%
average gain from the first mock to the real test
0.9 band

Our own figures for FY 2025/26 (Shrawan 2082 to Asar 2083), counted from first mock and real test results students shared with us.

Our proof

From the free level test to the real IELTS

Starting score from our free level test, final score from the real test.

  • Sujata smiling outdoors in a purple kurta

    IELTS5.5to7.0

    Nursing master's, Australia

    My writing was stuck at 6.0 and I couldn't see why. Sarita ma'am marked 12 of my Task 2 essays and showed me where each argument fell apart. 6 weeks later I had 7.0, enough for my nursing master's.

    Sujata B.5.5 on our free level test, 7.0 in the real IELTS after 6 weeks
  • Kabita smiling under the trees in a pink kurta

    IELTS5.5to6.5

    Master's in the UK, 6.5 in every band

    I missed 6.5 in reading by half a band on my first test and thought I'd have to pay for the course again. They put me in the next batch free for 2 weeks. Second test, 6.5 in every band.

    Kabita R.5.5 on our free level test, 6.5 in the real IELTS after 8 weeks
  • Dipak smiling with his backpack on, outside an office building

    IELTS5.0to6.5

    Bachelor's in Australia

    I work during the day, so the 7 am batch was the only one I could take. Timed listening practice every morning took my listening from 5.0 to 7.0. Overall I went from 5.0 to 6.5.

    Dipak G.5.0 on our free level test, 6.5 in the real IELTS after 8 weeks

Course at a glance

What you get, and what it costs

Not sure how long you need? The free level test tells you. Most students who start at 5.5 and need 6.5 take the 6-week course; students starting at 5.0 often need 8 weeks.

IELTS classes at a glance
FeeRs 12,500 for 6 weeks. Rs 9,500 for 4 weeks, Rs 15,000 for 8 weeks. Paid by bank or QR, never cash. Books and practice material included.
Class times7:00 to 8:30 am, 12:00 to 1:30 pm or 5:00 to 6:30 pm, Sunday to Friday
New batchesEvery second Sunday
Class sizeMaximum 15 students
Full mock tests8 in the 6-week course, under exam conditions, with a band for each skill
Writing feedback24 writing tasks marked with band feedback
Speaking4 one-to-one speaking sessions with a teacher
VersionsAcademic, General Training and UKVI
WhereIn class, in New Baneshwor. No online batches.
Missed your target?Join the next batch free for 2 weeks

Your teachers

Who will teach you

Every teacher sits the real test and shares the score. You'll meet one of them in your demo class.

  • Sarita Gurung

    IELTS Academic 8.5 (2025)

    9 years teaching · Writing Task 1 and 2

    Leads the IELTS team and marks most writing tasks herself. Sits the real test every two years so her advice matches the current exam.

  • Bibek Adhikari

    IELTS 8.0 (2025), TOEFL iBT 112 (2024)

    7 years teaching · Speaking and listening

    Runs the one-to-one speaking sessions. Records your answers so you can hear what the examiner hears.

  • Anisha Thapa

    IELTS 8.0 (2024), PTE Academic 86 (2025)

    5 years teaching · Reading

    Teaches reading strategies for both IELTS and PTE, and helps students who are deciding between the two.

Find your IELTS band before you pay for a class

Book your free level test and demo class. We'll find your starting score, then explain the plan and every fee, clearly. Not helpful? Walk away anytime, no pressure.

We'll call you within 2 hours to book your free level test.

  • Your starting score in every skill, from a full timed test
  • A demo class with the teacher you would have
  • Class fee, timings and seats in writing before you pay

Prefer to talk now? Call +977 1-5900000 or message us on WhatsApp.

Why are you going?

We'll call you within 2 hours to book your level test.
Office hours: Sunday to Friday, 9:30 am to 6 pm.

How the course works

Your weeks, from level test to result

The course runs on a weekly cycle: learn, practise, sit a full mock under exam conditions, get feedback. You'll know your band in each skill every week, not only at the end.

  1. Day 0

    Free level test

    A full timed test in all 4 skills. You get your band in each skill within 24 hours, free.

  2. Day 1

    Your plan and demo class

    Your target band, how many weeks you need, and which batch fits your day. Sit in on a real class before you pay.

  3. Weeks 1 to 2

    Foundations

    Every listening and reading question type, Writing Task 1 and Task 2 structures, and speaking parts 1 to 3.

  4. Every Friday

    Full mock test

    Under exam conditions, with a band for each skill and written feedback on your writing.

  5. Weeks 2 to 6

    Writing and speaking

    4 writing tasks a week marked with band feedback, and 4 one-to-one speaking sessions with a teacher.

  6. Week 5

    Book the real test

    We help you book with the British Council or IDP: Academic, General Training or UKVI, on a date that fits your application deadline.

  7. Week 6

    Final mock and test-day briefing

    One last full mock, then what to bring, timing and how the speaking test runs.

  8. After the test

    Your result and next step

    Computer-delivered results usually come in a few days. Missed your target? Join the next batch free for 2 weeks. Got it? Your free counselling starts.

The exam itself

The IELTS exam in Nepal: fee, dates and results

The real IELTS is run by the British Council and IDP. Most tests in Nepal are now computer-delivered, at test centres in Kathmandu and other cities, with dates several times a week.

The IELTS exam in Nepal
WhatDetail
Exam feeNPR 36,000 for Academic or General Training (computer-delivered); UKVI about NPR 36,400. As of September 2026.
Where to bookIDP Nepal or British Council Nepal
ResultsUsually within a few days for computer-delivered tests
Valid for2 years for most universities and visas
One Skill RetakeRetake one skill instead of the whole test, for a lower fee; check the current price when you book
Fees change. Check the current fee on the booking page before you pay.

Book your test date before your application deadline, not after your last class. A result that arrives a week late can cost you an intake.

IELTS, PTE or TOEFL?

Which test is right for you?

All three tests are accepted by most of the universities we work with. The differences are format, marking, speed and which visas accept them.

IELTS, PTE and TOEFL compared
WhatIELTSPTE AcademicTOEFL iBT
FormatComputer or paper; speaking face to face with an examinerFully on computer, speaking into a microphoneFully on computer; Reading and Listening adapt to you (since January 2026)
MarkingWriting and speaking marked by trained examinersMarked by computerHuman raters and an automated engine
ResultsA few days (computer)Usually within 2 daysUsually within a week
Fee in NepalNPR 36,000USD 220 (about NPR 33,500)USD 195 (about NPR 29,700)
Australia student visaAcceptedAcceptedAccepted (test centre only)
UKAccepted by universities; IELTS for UKVI for courses below degree levelAccepted by universities; PTE Academic UKVI for courses below degree levelAccepted by many universities for degree courses
EuropeAccepted almost everywhereAccepted by mostAccepted by most
Each university sets which tests and scores it accepts. We check yours before you book.
  • Choose IELTS if you're applying to more than one country, or need UKVI for a foundation or pre-sessional course.
  • Choose PTE if you're going to Australia, need results fast and are comfortable speaking to a computer.
  • Choose TOEFL if your university lists it, especially for academic programmes in Europe.

Your target

What IELTS score do you need?

Typical requirements for our 10 countries. Each university sets its own; your country page has the detail.

Typical IELTS requirements by destination
DestinationTypical IELTSNote
Australia6.0 for the visa; 6.5 for most master'sNursing registration needs 7.0 in every band
UK6.0 to 6.5UKVI IELTS for foundation and pre-sessional courses
Germany6.5 for English-taught coursesGerman-taught courses need German at C1 instead
Finland6.0 to 6.5Needed before the January joint application
Sweden6.5, no band below 5.5Called "English 6"
Denmark6.5 (6.0 for some AP degrees)
Norway6.5 for most master's
Netherlands6.0 for applied sciences; 6.5 for most master's
Belgium6.5 for most master's
Cyprus5.5 to 6.0Some universities use their own test

After your test

Then what?

Your score is the start of your application, not the end. Every class student gets a free counselling session: which universities your band opens, what the full cost is, and when to apply.

If you'd rather apply on your own, that's fine too. The class fee doesn't tie you to our counselling.

An honest note

This isn't the right class for you if

  • You need your score in under 2 weeks. We'll tell you honestly if a short course won't move your band.
  • You want a guaranteed band. Nobody can promise one, and anyone who does is selling the promise.
  • You need OET (for nurses) or Duolingo. We don't teach them.
  • You want online classes only. Ours are in New Baneshwor.

Where we teach

Classes run in our New Baneshwor classroom, morning, midday and evening, Sunday to Friday. Come for your free level test any weekday, or book a time.

Address
3rd floor, Shankhamul Road, New Baneshwor, Kathmandu 44600
A 5-minute walk from Baneshwor Chowk, towards Shankhamul.
Office hours
Sunday to Friday, 9:30 am to 6 pm
Closed Saturdays and public holidays.
Email
hello@prasthaneducation.com.np
We reply within one working day.

Questions about IELTS classes

How much do IELTS classes cost in Kathmandu?

Ours cost Rs 12,500 for 6 weeks, Rs 9,500 for 4 weeks or Rs 15,000 for 8 weeks, with books, 8 full mock tests and 4 one-to-one speaking sessions included. The level test and demo class are free.

What is the IELTS exam fee in Nepal?

NPR 36,000 for Academic or General Training on computer, and about NPR 36,400 for UKVI, as of September 2026. Book with IDP or the British Council, and check the fee on the booking page.

Is 3 months enough for IELTS?

For most students, yes. Our students gained 0.9 band on average in 6 weeks. If you're starting at 5.0 and need 7.0, plan for 3 months or more. The free level test gives you a realistic estimate.

Can I get 7.5 in IELTS in one month?

Only if you're already close, around 7.0 in the level test. A one-month course usually moves a band by half a point, not more.

Do you offer online IELTS classes?

No. Timed mocks and speaking practice work better in the room, so all our classes are in New Baneshwor.

How long is an IELTS score valid?

Most universities and visas accept scores up to 2 years old. Check the date rule for each application.

Is IELTS or PTE easier for Nepali students?

Neither is easier for everyone. PTE suits students who are comfortable on a computer and want fast results; IELTS is accepted more widely across countries. See our PTE classes or ask at the level test.

What happens if I don't reach my target?

Join the next batch free for 2 weeks. Kabita, above, missed by 0.5 and got 6.5 in every band on her second try.

Still unsure?

Start with a free IELTS level test

Book your free level test and demo class. We'll find your starting score, then explain the plan and every fee, clearly. Not helpful? Walk away anytime, no pressure.

We'll call you within 2 hours to book your free level test.

  • Your starting score in every skill, from a full timed test
  • A demo class with the teacher you would have
  • Class fee, timings and seats in writing before you pay

Prefer to talk now? Call +977 1-5900000 or message us on WhatsApp.

Why are you going?

We'll call you within 2 hours to book your level test.
Office hours: Sunday to Friday, 9:30 am to 6 pm.

Book your free level test

Find your starting score and sit in on a class before you pay anything.

Why are you going?

We'll call you within 2 hours to book your level test.
Office hours: Sunday to Friday, 9:30 am to 6 pm.

Chat on WhatsApp