The International English Language Testing System is a test of English as a foreign language that measures students’ proficiency in four areas of English language skills: Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking.
A band score of 1-9 is given for each individual section. From July onwards, writing and speaking module has initiated giving half - band score as well. There are two kinds of IELTS Test Preparation Courses: the Academic Training Course and the General Training Course. The Academic Training Course is for candidates who wish to pursue their higher education overseas, whereas the General Training Course is for immigration and training requirements in UK, Australia and Canada.
IELTS Test Format
IELTS AT ULCI
- Classroom instructions using lively presentations.
- Intensive guidance on all sections.
- Online interactive lessons with audios and transcripts.
- Mock test every Sunday in a real test environment, using actual test format and timing.
- Ample study materials and practice tests at ULCI's Online Resource Center,
- Library and Digital Multimedia Lab.
- Online guidance to students' queries.
- New classes start every Monday.
PRESENTATIONS
The IELTS students are provided with live video presentations of national and international programmes related to the IELTS sub-test modules: Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking.
ONLINE SELF-ACCESS RESOURCE CENTER
The IELTS Online Self-Access Resource Centre contains the latest materials for both the Academic and General Training modules in paper format as well as on computers from the in-house Online Resource Center. Students have access to all the materials for the four different modules Reading, Listening, Speaking and Writing. The Self-Access lab helps students become familiar with the variety of question types that appear on the actual test.
Features of the Resource Center:
- Easy to use
- Digital programme sources
- The Resource Centre contains a large number of course books, audio files and videos
- Complete practice exercises for all of the test sections
- Special features to help with the Listening and Speaking sections
- Activity-based approach
- Outstanding sound quality
- Individual cubicle for privacy
LIBRARY
ULCI Library offers students materials designed to help improve their language skills in speaking, listening, writing, reading, grammar, vocabulary and pronunciation. The library contains the collection of test preparation sample tests and wide range of course material related to all the courses taught at ULCI that would meet the study needs of students. Students may borrow books related to their registered courses.
SUNDAY TESTS
Full tests for the Listening, Reading and Writing modules are conducted every Sunday. In these practice tests, students are provided with individual headphones with volume controls. These tests are like the real tests, the results of which are displayed on the ULCI notice board.
IELTS FACTS
- IELTS is a paper-based test in Nepal
- Total Test Time is 2 hours 45 minutes
- Scores received 2 weeks after the day of the test day
- The test is conducted 3 or 4 times a month
- The score ranges from 0 to 9 Bands
- The score is valid for 2 years
ULCI CLASS TIMING & COURSE FEE
Summer 6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Winter 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Course Fee- Rs. 12,000/-