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Multan
208 km

British Council Multan

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October 10, 2024 Academic Global test date: please enquire
October 19, 2024 Academic Global test date: please enquire
October 26, 2024 General Training Global test date: please enquire
October 26, 2024 Academic Global test date: please enquire
November 02, 2024 Academic Global test date: please enquire

British Council Lahore - Mux Ramada Multan-AM

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December 14, 2024 General Training December 27, 2024 PKR 68300 DETAILS
December 14, 2024 Academic December 27, 2024 PKR 68300 DETAILS
November 30, 2024 General Training December 13, 2024 PKR 68300 DETAILS
November 30, 2024 Academic December 13, 2024 PKR 68300 DETAILS
October 26, 2024 General Training November 08, 2024 PKR 68300 DETAILS

British Council Lahore - Mux Ramada Multan-AM (UKVI test location)

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December 14, 2024 UKVI General Training December 27, 2024 PKR 58850 DETAILS
December 14, 2024 UKVI Academic December 27, 2024 PKR 58850 DETAILS
November 30, 2024 UKVI General Training December 13, 2024 PKR 58850 DETAILS
November 30, 2024 UKVI Academic December 13, 2024 PKR 58850 DETAILS
October 26, 2024 UKVI General Training November 08, 2024 PKR 58850 DETAILS

British Council Lahore - SKANS Multan

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December 08, 2024 Academic December 21, 2024 PKR 61500 DETAILS
December 08, 2024 General Training December 21, 2024 PKR 61500 DETAILS
December 29, 2024 General Training January 11, 2025 PKR 61500 DETAILS
December 29, 2024 Academic January 11, 2025 PKR 61500 DETAILS
December 22, 2024 General Training January 04, 2025 PKR 61500 DETAILS

British Council Lahore - SKANS Multan (UKVI test location)

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December 08, 2024 UKVI General Training December 21, 2024 PKR 55350 DETAILS
December 08, 2024 UKVI Academic December 21, 2024 PKR 55350 DETAILS
December 29, 2024 UKVI General Training January 11, 2025 PKR 55350 DETAILS
December 29, 2024 UKVI Academic January 11, 2025 PKR 55350 DETAILS
December 22, 2024 UKVI General Training January 04, 2025 PKR 55350 DETAILS

British Council Islamabad - Grand Regency Hotel Mipur

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December 14, 2024 General Training December 27, 2024 PKR 58850 DETAILS
December 14, 2024 Academic December 27, 2024 PKR 58850 DETAILS
November 30, 2024 General Training December 13, 2024 PKR 58850 DETAILS
November 30, 2024 Academic December 13, 2024 PKR 58850 DETAILS
October 26, 2024 General Training November 08, 2024 PKR 58850 DETAILS
Quetta
227 km

British Council Karachi - QTA - Serena Hotel Quetta

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February 08, 2025 Academic February 21, 2025 PKR 58850 DETAILS
February 08, 2025 General Training February 21, 2025 PKR 58850 DETAILS
October 26, 2024 Academic November 08, 2024 PKR 67700 DETAILS
October 26, 2024 General Training November 08, 2024 PKR 67700 DETAILS
January 04, 2025 Academic January 17, 2025 PKR 58850 DETAILS

British Council / Quetta

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October 10, 2024 Academic Global test date: please enquire
October 19, 2024 Academic Global test date: please enquire
October 26, 2024 General Training Global test date: please enquire
October 26, 2024 Academic Global test date: please enquire
November 02, 2024 Academic Global test date: please enquire
Bahawalpur
234 km

British Council Bahawalpur

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October 10, 2024 Academic Global test date: please enquire
October 19, 2024 Academic Global test date: please enquire
October 26, 2024 General Training Global test date: please enquire
October 26, 2024 Academic Global test date: please enquire
November 02, 2024 Academic Global test date: please enquire

British Council Lahore - BWP- Grand Rohi

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December 14, 2024 General Training December 27, 2024 PKR 68300 DETAILS
December 14, 2024 Academic December 27, 2024 PKR 68300 DETAILS
November 30, 2024 General Training December 13, 2024 PKR 68300 DETAILS
November 30, 2024 Academic December 13, 2024 PKR 68300 DETAILS
October 26, 2024 General Training November 08, 2024 PKR 68300 DETAILS

Other test centres in or nearby Pakistan

  • AEO/ Multan
  • AEO/ Faisalabad
  • AEO / Peshawar
  • 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 500 test locations and being accepted by more than 9,000 organisations world-wide.

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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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