Over 40 thousand Nepalese took UKVI IELTS General Training exams with the British Council and IDP International last year.
IELTS tests for UK Visas and Immigration
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IELTS Academic, IELTS General Training and IELTS Life Skills are accepted by the UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) as proof of English proficiency for those wishing to live, work and study in the UK.
IELTS tests for UK Visas and Immigration are managed by the IELTS Partners, which comprises The British Council, IDP: IELTS Australia and Cambridge English.
You can also use this table as a guide:
| Visa description | Minimum CEFR level required | Skills | IELTS test and minimum score required overall and in each skill1 |
| Tier 1 (General) visa | C1 | Reading, Writing, Speaking and Listening | IELTS for UKVI – 7.0 overall, and in each of the four skills |
| Tier 1 (Exceptional Talent) visa | B1 | Reading, Writing Speaking and Listening | IELTS for UKVI – 4.0 overall, and in each of the four skills |
| Tier 1 (Entrepreneur) visa | B1 | Reading, Writing Speaking and Listening | IELTS for UKVI – 4.0 overall, and in each of the four skills |
| Tier 1 (Graduate Entrepreneur) visa | B1 | Reading, Writing Speaking and Listening | IELTS for UKVI – 4.0 overall, and in each of the four skills |
| Tier 2 (General) visa – in most cases | B1 | Reading, Writing Speaking and Listening | IELTS for UKVI – 4.0 overall, and in each of the four skills |
| Tier 2 (Sportsperson) visa | A1 | Reading, Writing Speaking and Listening | IELTS Life Skills at A1 – Pass IELTS for UKVI2 – 4.0 overall, and in each of the four skills |
| Tier 2 (Minister of Religion) visa | B2 | Reading, Writing Speaking and Listening | IELTS for UKVI – 5.5 overall, and in each of the four skills |
| Tier 4 (General) student visa – below degree level and pre-sessional courses | B1 | Reading, Writing Speaking and Listening | IELTS for UKVI – 4.0 overall, and in each of the four skills |
| Tier 4 (General) student visa – degree level and above | B2 | Reading, Writing Speaking and Listening | IELTS/IELTS for UKVI3 – 5.5overall, and in each of the four skills |
| Family route • Spouse/partner • Parent of a dependant | A1 | Speaking and Listening | IELTS Life Skills at A1 – Pass IELTS for UKVI2 – 4.0 in Speaking and Listening |
| Family route (extension) • Spouse/partner • Parent of a dependant | A2 | Speaking and Listening | IELTS Life Skills at A2 – Pass IELTS for UKVI2 – 4.0 in Speaking and Listening |
| Indefinite leave to remain (to settle) or citizenship | B1 | Speaking and Listening | IELTS Life Skills at B1 – Pass IELTS for UKVI2 – 4.0 in Speaking and Listening |
1 Both Academic and General Training versions are accepted. The CEFR requirement for each skill must be met.
2 IELTS for UKVI can be used where IELTS Life Skills is required. Test takers would need to a score of 4.0 or above in Speaking and Listening (scores for Reading and Writing will be ignored).
3 Universities on UKVI’s list of Tier 4 Sponsors decide which exams to accept when a Secure English Language test (SELT) is not required. Students should check that the institution they are applying to is on this list, and whether or not there are any additional requirements.
Fees of UKVI in Nepal: 2022
| Test type | Fee | Book |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS on Computer- in centre (Academic and General Training) | NPR. 23,150 | Book Now |
| IELTS for UK Visas and Immigration -in centre (Academic and General Training) | NPR. 27,500 | Book Now |
| IELTS Life Skills (A1 and B1) – in centre | NPR. 19,100 | Book Now |
Test schedule
Your Listening, Reading, and Writing sections of the test will be completed on the same day with no break in between. During the pandemic, we are running tests in the morning and in the afternoon. All sessions allow social distancing. Morning sessions are usually between 9.00 am and 12.00 pm. Afternoon sessions are usually between 1.00 pm and 4.00 pm.
If you take IELTS on paper, your Speaking test will take place on a different day to the other sections of the test, in a 7-day window before or after the main test day. You will receive an email confirming your Speaking test date 48 hours in advance.
Choose your Speaking test slot
You can choose your Speaking test slot whether you take IELTS on a computer or on paper. If we need to change your slot due to the pandemic, we will notify you by email or phone.