IELTS Testing Centres in Bhutan
In total, there are 2 test locations in Bhutan that offer IELTS exams. You can select the one which is closer to you.
List of cities in Bhutan where you can take the IELTS tests
- Thimphu
There are two types of test format available for IELTS exams: paper-based or computer-delivered. For both formats, the Speaking Section is done with a real IELTS examiner on a face-to-face basis.
1. Thimphu, Bhutan – British Council test location -Thimpu
Street Address: Registration address One Horizon Centre, 6th Floor, Golf Course road Sector-43, DLF Phase – V
Telephone Number: 0120-4569000 / 0120-6684353, Mon-Sat 09 to 18.00
Contact Email: ExamsCustomerCare@britishcouncil.org
Website URL: https://www.britishcouncil.in/exam/ielts
2. Thimphu, Bhutan – IDP Education – Thimphu
Street Address: Registration address 610-616, 6th Floor International Trade Tower, Nehru Place
Telephone Number: 1800 102 4544
Contact Email: ielts.india@idp.com
Website URL: www.ieltsidpindia.com
More about Bhutan
Business
Before 1960, Bhutan was a closed country, apart from low trade relations with Tibet and India, and was one of the poorest countries in the world. Yet a country that does not have gross national income (ESD), but rather chooses “gross national happiness” as the measure of its development, is difficult to evaluate according to internationally comparable criteria. The real GNI is (2013) US $ 2,460 per resident. The vast majority of those in employment work in agriculture, the country’s dominant industry. The country’s resources, however, lie in forest cover and abundant hydropower. Foreign exchange income has been generated through the sale of postage stamps since 1972 and through tourism (compulsory exchange rates) since 1974. The economic development is supported and financed to a considerable extent by India.
Foreign trade: With a few exceptions, Bhutan’s foreign trade balance is in deficit (import value 2012: € 622 million, export value: € 335 million). The main export goods are electricity, ferrosilicon, calcium, copper wire, manganese, cement, vegetable oil and food. The main imports are fuels, machines, automotive and telecommunications technology. By far the most important trading partner is India (91% of exports; 84% of imports).
Agriculture
Only about 14% of the total area of Bhutan is used for agriculture, especially in the river valleys and in the southern hill country. Around a third of the area under cultivation is terraced, and a tenth is used for hacking. Subsistence farming is predominant in small-scale family businesses. The main crops in the west of the country are wet rice (up to 2,400 m above sea level) and in the south maize. At higher altitudes, mountain rice, wheat, buckwheat, rye and millet are grown on terraced fields. Other important crops are chili peppers, potatoes, legumes and mustard. In the temperate climate zone in the south, fruit crops dominate. Most farmers keep cattle as a sideline: buffalo in the south, cows and pigs in the central region, and yaks in the northern mountain regions. In addition, horses, sheep,
Forestry: Around 86% of the country is covered with forests. The topography and poor traffic routes limit the commercial use of the wood reserves. To protect the wood reserves, slash and burn and since 1999 the export of raw wood is prohibited. Only a small part of the wood is used as firewood.
Natural resources
Limestone, dolomite, gypsum, hard coal, quartzite, talc, iron ore as well as slate and marble are mined from Bhutan’s well-known mineral resources. The deposits of lead, zinc, copper, tungsten and graphite have not yet been explored.
Energy industry
Bhutan covers more than 99% of its electricity needs from hydropower and also exports significant amounts of the electricity it produces to India. The largest hydropower plants are Tala and Chhukha. The expansion of capacities is in the planning stage.
Industry
Bhutan’s industry is dominated by a few large companies (mainly cement and calcium carbide production). Small businesses produce, among other things. Textiles, soap, matches and other wood products, canned fruit and alcoholic beverages. The traditional handicraft produces wood carvings, weavings, silversmiths, mask carvings and other handicrafts. Carpet weaving has also increased in importance in recent years. The focus of the manufacturing industry is near the Indian border. The government has also set up three industrial parks there.
Tourism
Bhutan did not open to tourism until 1974. Since then, the number of foreign visitors arriving annually has risen from 4,000 to over 37,000. In order to avoid the negative consequences of mass tourism, the country relies on high-quality tourism to protect the environment and cultural identity. The rule are accompanied group tours with seasonal flat rates of at least US $ 200 per day.
Transportation
Since the construction of the first road in 1962, the navigable road network has been expanded to 8,400 km. The main route runs from Phunchholing in Tarai over the passes into the valleys of Paro, Thimphu and Tashi Gang. Road construction and maintenance are relatively expensive because of the traffic-hostile topography and the rainy summer monsoon. There is no railway network. The only international airport in the country is in Paro near Thimphu, which is served by the national airline Druk Air.