The British Council Nepal successfully organised the IELTS Partner Summit 2026 on 25 June 2026.The event brought together IELTS registration partners from across Nepal to celebrate theircontribution towards helping Nepali students and professionals access international education,employment, and migration opportunities through IELTS.The summit highlighted the strong partnership between the British Council and its IELTS registration
network and reinforced a shared commitment to expanding access to international qualifications and educational opportunities in Nepal.

The event recognised outstanding partners for their exceptional contribution to IELTS registrations
between April 2025 and March 2026. Pratistha Thapa Rayamajhi, Country Exams Director, British Council Nepal, expressed her appreciation for the continued partnership and said, "Our IELTS partners play a pivotal role in shaping the futures of thousands of young people across Nepal by connecting them with opportunities for international education, career advancement, and global mobility. Their commitment and guidance help students take confident steps towards achieving their aspirations.

As we celebrate their invaluable contribution, we are also excited to strengthen our IELTS offering by introducing IELTS on Computer, alongside IELTS on Computer plus Paper, providing greater flexibility, faster results, and a test experience that responds to the evolving needs of students and the market. Together, we remain committed to empowering the next generation with access to lifechanging opportunities around the world."Sudarshan Subedi, Head of Business Development, British Council Nepal shares, ‘Our partners play a vital role in connecting Nepali students and professionals with international
opportunities and supporting Nepal's ambitions for global engagement. As we transition to IELTS on Computer, we are making international English assessment more accessible, flexible, and futureready. 

Beyond IELTS, we are expanding our Corporate English Solutions portfolio to support employers and institutions with English teaching, learning, and assessment services that strengthen workforce readiness, employability, and international competitiveness. Together with our partners,we will continue helping equip Nepal's talent

with the skills needed to succeed on the global stage.’

Awards Winners
A total of 15 awards were presented across various categories.
Platinum Partner Award- ORBIT MEDICAL ENTRANCE PVT LTD
Top Association Award - Educational Consultancy Association of Nepal (ECAN)
Gold Award- KIEC Learning Centre Pvt.Ltd.
Silver Award- The Next Education Consultancy Pvt. Ltd.
Bronze Award - Expert Education and Visa Services
Bronze Award- AECC Study Abroad Consultants Pvt.Ltd
Bronze Award -A.O.P. Global Consultants
Bronze Award -IELTS Center Pvt.Ltd.
Bronze Award- BRIDGE INTERNATIONAL GROUP Pvt.Ltd

Since 2025, the British Council Nepal has organised Pre-Partner Summits across all IELTS test locations in Nepal. These events recognise and engage high-performing partners at the regional level. The following partners were recognised as top-performing partners in their respective locations
and were awarded a certificate.

Partner Location
The Next Education Consultancy Pvt. Ltd. Chitwan & Hetauda
Expert Education and Visa Services, Dang Ghorahi & Nepalgunj
Sumedha Education Network Pvt. Ltd. Itahari & Biratnagar
Birtamod Education Foundation Pvt. Ltd. Birtamod
Miracle Institute Pvt. Ltd. Pokhara

About British Council IELTS
The International English Language Testing System (IELTS) is the world’s most popular English language proficiency test for higher education and global migration. More than 12000 organisations globally trust IELTS. These organisations include educational institutions, employers, governments and professional bodies. IELTS is jointly owned by the British Council, IDP IELTS, and Cambridge Assessment English. Find out more about IELTS here: https://www.ielts.org

About the British Council
The British Council is the UK’s international culture and education organisation. We support peace and prosperity by building connections, understanding and trust between people in the UK and countries worldwide. We do this through our work in arts and culture, education and the English language. We work with people in over 200 countries and territories. In 2024–25 we reached 600 million people www.britishcouncil.org