Are the mock tests included in the course fee?

Yes. Our IELTS programme includes a full mock test every week throughout the course at no additional charge. Our PTE programme includes 2 full-length AI-scored platform simulations built into the fee. No hidden extras — everything you need to hit your target score is included from day one.

What is the minimum score required for a 2026 Student Visa?

Under the updated 2026 framework, minimum English requirements have increased across major immigration programmes. For Australian Student Visas (SC 500), the IELTS minimum has been raised from 5.5 to 6.0 overall, with no individual band below 5.0. PTE Academic equivalent minimums have increased proportionally. Contact a Maven advisor to confirm the exact threshold for your target visa and institution.

How long does it take to reach Band 7.0+ or PTE 65+?

Most students who begin at Band 5.5–6.0 or PTE 50–55 reach their target score within 4–8 weeks of intensive coaching. Students starting lower typically need 10–12 weeks. Your baseline mock test in Week 1 will give you a realistic projection, and your trainer will map a personalised timeline from there.

Can I book one-on-one classes instead of group batches?

Yes. Alongside our small-group batches (capped at 8 students), Maven offers private one-on-one sessions for students with tight timelines or specific weak bands. Pricing and availability for private sessions can be confirmed at your free trial class — no commitment required to attend.

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Overview

What is IELTS Academic?

The IELTS Academic test is the world's most trusted English language proficiency assessment — accepted by over 11,000 organisations across 140+ countries, including universities, government immigration authorities, and professional licensing bodies. A high band score is not merely a checkbox; it is a credential that signals your readiness to succeed in English-language academic and professional environments.

Maven's IELTS preparation programme is engineered around the 2026 scoring criteria and the computer-delivered test format. Every session is led by certified trainers — including ex-IELTS examiners and candidates who achieved Band 8.0 or above. We do not teach to a generic syllabus; we diagnose your individual weak points and build a tailored training plan that closes the gap between your current performance and your target band.

Our cohorts are deliberately small — capped at 8 students per batch — so every participant receives genuine one-on-one attention during feedback sessions. This is the single biggest differentiator between Maven and large coaching centres that run batch sizes of 30 or more.

Critical Update

2026 Visa Score Requirements

English language requirements for Australian and Canadian visas have been updated for 2026. All prospective visa applicants must confirm current score thresholds before booking their test — getting this wrong costs you months and hundreds of dollars.

Australia SC 500 (Student Visa): minimum IELTS overall Band 5.5 (previously 5.0) — individual component scores must also meet 5.0 per band; institutions typically require higher minimums at 6.0–7.0
Australia SC 485 (Graduate Visa): minimum IELTS overall Band 6.0 with no individual band below 5.0 — previously 5.5 overall; the Department now applies stricter per-component requirements
Australia Skilled Migration (189/190/491): 'Proficient English' threshold remains IELTS 7.0 per communicative skill for 10 points; 'Superior English' (8.0 per band) awards 20 points
Canada Study Permit (SDS stream): minimum IELTS Academic 6.0 in every individual band — a score below 6.0 in any single skill disqualifies the application from the fast-track SDS stream
UK Student Route: minimum IELTS Academic 5.5 overall with no component below 5.5 for most providers; Russell Group universities routinely require 6.5–7.5
One Skill Retake (OSR): from 2024, test takers may retake a single underperforming skill section rather than the full test — available for computer-delivered IELTS only; results issued within 3–5 business days

Test Format

The 4 IELTS Academic Sections

Listening

30 min · 40 questions

Four recorded conversations and monologues covering social and academic contexts, testing note completion, multiple choice, and matching.

Reading

60 min · 40 questions

Three long-form academic passages testing information matching, sentence completion, True/False/Not Given, and short-answer questions.

Writing

60 min · 2 tasks

Task 1: describe a graph, chart, or diagram (150+ words). Task 2: write an academic essay responding to a point of view or argument (250+ words).

Speaking

11–14 min · 3 parts

A face-to-face interview: Part 1 (familiar topics), Part 2 (individual long turn with cue card), Part 3 (two-way discussion on abstract themes).

From 2024, all IELTS tests in Australia are computer-delivered (CD-IELTS). The Speaking section remains face-to-face with a live examiner. One Skill Retake is available for CD-IELTS — results returned within 3–5 business days.

Our Programme

Course Structure

Weeks 1–2

Diagnostic & Concept Building

Baseline mock test to identify weak bands and set a personalised target
Deep-dive into each module's question types and examiner scoring rubrics
Grammar and academic vocabulary reinforcement for the Writing module
Listening strategies: prediction, keyword identification, and paraphrase recognition

Weeks 3–4

Strategy Formulation & Timed Practice

Timed practice under full exam conditions across all four modules
Task 2 essay frameworks: argument, discussion, and problem-solution structures
Speaking fluency drills with live audio feedback and trainer correction
Reading techniques: skimming, scanning, and paragraph mapping under time pressure

Weeks 5–6

Full Mock Exams & Individual Feedback

Two full computer-delivered mock exams per week, replicated under test-centre conditions
Written examiner-style band feedback on every Writing Task 1 and Task 2 submission
Speaking mock interviews with recorded playback and targeted pronunciation correction
Final band projection and test-day readiness assessment before your booking

Enrol

Fees & Batch Timings

Course Fees

IELTS Coaching (6 Weeks) — Nepal Cohort	NPR 2,999/-
Mock Test Pack (6 Full Tests)	Included
Study Materials & Workbook	Included
1-on-1 Feedback Sessions (3×)	Included

Batch Schedule

Batch	Time	Days
Morning	7:00 AM – 9:00 AM	Mon · Wed · Fri
Day	11:00 AM – 1:00 PM	Tue · Thu · Sat
Evening	4:00 PM – 6:00 PM	Mon – Fri

Class sizes are capped at 8 students per batch. Weekend-intensive options are available on request — contact us to enquire.

IELTS Academic Preparation