KATHMANDU, DECEMBER 19

The British Council has announced the winners of the IELTS Prize for 2023.

The annual competition – IELTS Prize, supports IELTS test-takers with up to £5,000 (NPR 840,000) towards university tuition fees in English-speaking universities around the world, helping young ambitious people turn their academic dreams into reality.

This year’s competition was open to IELTS test-takers living in China, Japan, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Korea, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand, Vietnam, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Nepal and Sri Lanka, according to the statement issued by the British Council.

A total of three winners were selected following a competitive application process. This year’s winners in Nepal are Riju Adhikari who won the grand prize winner worth GBP 5,000 (NPR 840,000 approx.), Ujwal Bhetwal, the winner of the second prize worth GBP 2,000 (NPR 336,000 approx.) and Rishika Shah, the third prize winner worth GBP 1,000 (NPR 168,000 approx.).

In addition to the IELTS Prize, for the IELTS test takers who registered from the British Council between 01 September – 30 November 2023 we offered IELTS gifts to the lucky winners, British Council said. “Every week one lucky winner won JBL Charge 5. Monthly winners won Apple Mac air in September and October and two lucky winners won a one way Qatar Airways ticket to the destination of their choice. Winners were selected through a lucky draw and announced via the British Council social media channel.”

“We’ve been present in Nepal for over six decades, supporting education reforms in Nepal and creating opportunities for young Nepalis to achieve their full potential and ultimately contribute to Nepal’s economic development and prosperity. Congratulations to the winners of our IELTS Prize and IELTS Upahar Campaign. I hope the IELTS Prize helps you to fulfil your dreams and accomplish your academic goals.’ Shahida MacDougall, Country Director, British Council Nepal.

The International English Language Testing System (IELTS) is the world’s most popular English language proficiency test for higher education and global migration. IELTS is jointly owned by the British Council, IDP: IELTS Australia and Cambridge Assessment English. Meanwhile, the British Council is the UK’s international organisation for cultural relations and educational opportunities.