Take an IELTS test in or nearby Pakistan
Explore the most popular universities and programmes to study abroad in Pakistan.
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British Council Karachi - City School
Test dates are subject to availability. Please check real-time availability on the British Council Online Registration System.
| Test date | Type | Results by | Test fee | |
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| March 21, 2026 | Academic | April 03, 2026 | PKR 66400 DETAILS | |
| March 21, 2026 | General Training | April 03, 2026 | PKR 66400 DETAILS |
British Council Lahore - SKANS Multan (UKVI test location)
This test centre is specifically authorised by UK Visas and Immigration and offers the UKVI exam. Test dates are subject to availability. Please check real-time availability on the British Council Online Registration System.
| Test date | Type | Results by | Test fee |
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British Council Lahore - SKANS Multan
Test dates are subject to availability. Please check real-time availability on the British Council Online Registration System.
| Test date | Type | Results by | Test fee | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 22, 2026 | General Training | April 04, 2026 | PKR 67100 DETAILS | |
| March 22, 2026 | Academic | April 04, 2026 | PKR 67100 DETAILS | |
| March 28, 2026 | General Training | April 10, 2026 | PKR 67100 DETAILS | |
| March 28, 2026 | Academic | April 10, 2026 | PKR 67100 DETAILS | |
| March 29, 2026 | General Training | April 11, 2026 | PKR 67100 DETAILS |
British Council Lahore - Roots School System BWP
Test dates are subject to availability. Please check real-time availability on the British Council Online Registration System.
| Test date | Type | Results by | Test fee | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 21, 2026 | Academic | April 03, 2026 | PKR 67100 DETAILS | |
| March 21, 2026 | General Training | April 03, 2026 | PKR 67100 DETAILS | |
| April 04, 2026 | General Training | April 17, 2026 | PKR 67100 DETAILS | |
| April 04, 2026 | Academic | April 17, 2026 | PKR 67100 DETAILS | |
| April 18, 2026 | Academic | May 01, 2026 | PKR 67100 DETAILS |
British Council Karachi - IBA Sukkur
Test dates are subject to availability. Please check real-time availability on the British Council Online Registration System.
| Test date | Type | Results by | Test fee |
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About Pakistan
There are several British Council test centres in Pakistan's capital Islamabad. Besides the capital, there are several other IELTS test centres across the country.
IELTS data
Several universities in Pakistan require IELTS as proof of English proficiency to enrol in an English-taught programme
- Lowest IELTS score required: 5.0
- Highest IELTS score required: 6.5
- Average IELTS score required: 5.1
- Number of universities accepting IELTS: 13
- Number of studies accepting IELTS: 73
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English requirements in Pakistan
To study in English at one of the universities in Pakistan you may need proof of English proficiency. There are several standardised English tests that you can take to prove your English level, such as the PTE (Pearson Test of English), TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language), CAE (Cambridge Advanced English) and IELTS (International English Language Testing System), offered by British Council and IDP. IELTS is the most popular of these tests, with British Council offering more than 1,000 test locations and being accepted by more than 11,500 organisations worldwide.
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