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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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 17, 2026 | Academic | January 30, 2026 | PKR 66400 DETAILS | |
| January 17, 2026 | General Training | January 30, 2026 | PKR 66400 DETAILS | |
| February 21, 2026 | Academic | March 06, 2026 | PKR 66400 DETAILS | |
| February 21, 2026 | General Training | March 06, 2026 | PKR 66400 DETAILS | |
| March 21, 2026 | Academic | 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 18, 2026 | UKVI Academic | January 31, 2026 | PKR 60500 DETAILS | |
| January 18, 2026 | UKVI General Training | January 31, 2026 | PKR 60500 DETAILS | |
| January 25, 2026 | UKVI General Training | February 07, 2026 | PKR 60500 DETAILS | |
| January 25, 2026 | UKVI Academic | February 07, 2026 | PKR 60500 DETAILS | |
| February 01, 2026 | UKVI General Training | February 14, 2026 | PKR 60500 DETAILS |
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 17, 2026 | Academic | January 30, 2026 | PKR 67100 DETAILS | |
| January 17, 2026 | General Training | January 30, 2026 | PKR 67100 DETAILS | |
| January 18, 2026 | Academic | January 31, 2026 | PKR 67100 DETAILS | |
| January 18, 2026 | General Training | January 31, 2026 | PKR 67100 DETAILS | |
| January 24, 2026 | Academic | February 06, 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 17, 2026 | Academic | January 30, 2026 | PKR 67100 DETAILS | |
| January 17, 2026 | General Training | January 30, 2026 | PKR 67100 DETAILS | |
| February 07, 2026 | Academic | February 20, 2026 | PKR 67100 DETAILS | |
| February 07, 2026 | General Training | February 20, 2026 | PKR 67100 DETAILS | |
| February 21, 2026 | Academic | March 06, 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| February 01, 2026 | Academic | February 14, 2026 | PKR 66400 DETAILS | |
| February 01, 2026 | General Training | February 14, 2026 | PKR 66400 DETAILS | |
| March 01, 2026 | Academic | March 14, 2026 | PKR 66400 DETAILS | |
| March 01, 2026 | General Training | March 14, 2026 | PKR 66400 DETAILS |
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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