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Multan
208 km

British Council Lahore - Mux Ramada Multan-AM

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May 08, 2025 General Training May 21, 2025 PKR 74500 DETAILS
May 08, 2025 Academic May 21, 2025 PKR 74500 DETAILS
July 05, 2025 Academic July 18, 2025 PKR 74500 DETAILS
July 05, 2025 General Training July 18, 2025 PKR 74500 DETAILS
August 07, 2025 Academic August 20, 2025 PKR 74500 DETAILS
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British Council Lahore - SKANS Multan

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May 04, 2025 Academic May 17, 2025 PKR 67100 DETAILS
May 04, 2025 General Training May 17, 2025 PKR 67100 DETAILS
May 11, 2025 Academic May 24, 2025 PKR 67100 DETAILS
May 11, 2025 General Training May 24, 2025 PKR 67100 DETAILS
May 18, 2025 Academic May 31, 2025 PKR 67100 DETAILS
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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.

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June 01, 2025 UKVI Academic June 14, 2025 PKR 55350 DETAILS
June 01, 2025 UKVI General Training June 14, 2025 PKR 55350 DETAILS
June 29, 2025 UKVI General Training July 12, 2025 PKR 55350 DETAILS
June 29, 2025 UKVI Academic July 12, 2025 PKR 55350 DETAILS
July 06, 2025 UKVI Academic July 19, 2025 PKR 55350 DETAILS
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Mirpur Mathelo
215 km

British Council Islamabad - Grand Regency Hotel Mipur

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May 24, 2025 Academic June 06, 2025 PKR 64200 DETAILS
May 24, 2025 General Training June 06, 2025 PKR 64200 DETAILS
June 21, 2025 General Training July 04, 2025 PKR 64200 DETAILS
June 21, 2025 Academic July 04, 2025 PKR 64200 DETAILS
July 26, 2025 Academic August 08, 2025 PKR 64200 DETAILS
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Quetta
227 km

British Council Karachi - QTA - Serena Hotel Quetta

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May 02, 2025 Academic Global test date: please enquire
May 07, 2025 Academic Global test date: please enquire
May 07, 2025 General Training Global test date: please enquire
May 16, 2025 Academic Global test date: please enquire
May 23, 2025 General Training Global test date: please enquire
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Bahawalpur
234 km

British Council Lahore - BWP- Grand Rohi

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May 24, 2025 Academic June 06, 2025 PKR 74500 DETAILS
May 24, 2025 General Training June 06, 2025 PKR 74500 DETAILS
June 21, 2025 General Training July 04, 2025 PKR 74500 DETAILS
June 21, 2025 Academic July 04, 2025 PKR 74500 DETAILS
July 26, 2025 Academic August 08, 2025 PKR 74500 DETAILS
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Other test centres in or nearby Pakistan

There is one British Council test centre in Pakistans capital Islamabad. The average IELTS score of test takers with Urdu as native language is 6.4. In 2017, the average IELTS score of test takers in Pakistan was 6.35. According to our database, there are three universities in Pakistan that accept the IELTS test. The average IELTS score requirement for organisations accepting IELTS in Pakistan is 6.2.To study in English at one of the universities in Pakistan, you may need a proof of English proficiency. There are several standardised English tests that you can take to proof 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 1000 test locations and being accepted by more than 11,500 organisations world-wide.

10 most popular study destinations for students in Pakistan

1. Germany

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2. United Kingdom

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3. Canada

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4. United States

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5. Italy

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6. Australia

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7. France

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8. Netherlands

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9. Sweden

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10. Norway

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Frequently asked questions about IELTS in Pakistan

How much does the IELTS exam cost in Pakistan?

The IELTS test in Pakistan costs between PKR 33000 and PKR 39440. Please note that you may need to make extra costs such as transportation or accomodation if you need to travel to a city to take IELTS. See our article on IELTS costs how to save money on your IELTS test.

How can I apply for IELTS in Pakistan?

First make sure that you apply for the right type of IELTS. The IELTS exam is offered as Academic or a General Training variant. The Academic variant is for studying abroad and the General Training if you want to migrate to an English-speaking country and work there, or if you plan to attend a secondary school. Applying for all variants of IELTS in Pakistan can be done by following this link to the official IELTS registration website .

Is IELTS for UKVI available for people from Pakistan?

If you plan to study or work in the United Kingdom, you need IELTS for UKVI. The UK Home Office has authorized the Secure English language exams (SELT) IELTS for UKVI Academic and General Training and IELTS Life Skills for visa applications to the UK coming from Pakistan. Read more on the different types of IELTS in our article

Which test center in Pakistan is the best to take the IELTS exam?

There is no "best test center" in Pakistan , all of them are equally good. The IELTS test is a standardized test that is conducted in exactly the same way on different locations. So, it doesn't really matter which test center you will go, you will always get the same high quality experience. Go directly to test centers in Pakistan to find a test centers that is most convenient for you.

When will IELTS exams start in Pakistan?

IELTS exams in Pakistan are conducted through the whole year. You can find all dates for IELTS exams in Pakistan on the official IELTS registration website .

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