Why Start Before You Leave
Preparation in Nepal is significantly cheaper than in Australia. Nepali IELTS coaching is approximately NPR 20,000–50,000 for a full course. In Australia, equivalent preparation materials and coaching cost AUD 1,000–2,000. Additionally, focused study before arrival (without work and social pressures) is more effective.
Month 1: Diagnosis and Foundation
- Take an official Cambridge practice test (Books 1–18) under timed conditions. Calculate your current band.
- Identify your two weakest skills.
- Begin BBC Learning English daily listening — 20 minutes every morning
- Read academic articles in English for 30 minutes daily (Al Jazeera, BBC News, The Guardian)
Month 2: Skill Development
- Focus intensively on your two weakest skills. Use IELTS Liz and IELTS Simon for guided learning.
- Write 2 Task 2 essays per week. Compare to band descriptor examples.
- Practice speaking: answer IELTS Part 2 topics by recording yourself, speaking for 2 full minutes.
Month 3: Test Simulation
- Complete 2 full timed practice tests per week
- Review answers critically — understand why each error happened
- Book your IELTS/PTE test date for 4–6 weeks before your university application deadline
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