IELTS (International English Language Testing System) is the world’s most popular English language test. More than 2 million IELTS tests are taken each year.

Taking IELTS opens doors – it can help you live, study and work around the world. More than 8,000 organisations worldwide accept IELTS, including government, academic and employment institutions. In fact, IELTS is the only English language test accepted for immigration purposes by all countries that require one.

The IELTS test is designed to help you use English in your new life abroad. In less than three hours, it will assess all of your English skills: listening, reading, writing and speaking.

The most effective way of testing your English conversation skills is face-to-face. IELTS is the most widely accepted English language test with a one-on-one speaking test to assess your English language communication skills.

Designed by experts in English language assessment and trusted around the world, you can be sure that IELTS will give a fair and consistent assessment of your English skills. On 22 May, the UK Home Office issued guidance on secure English language test (SELT) providers. We encourage you to check the full text and FAQ here.

WHY TAKE IELTS WITH THE BRITISH COUNCIL?

The British Council has more than 75 years’ experience teaching and testing English. We have helped people in more than 130 countries gain English language qualifications that help them make the most of their chances in life. That’s a lot of experience, and it means that if you take an English language test with us, you can be confident that you’ll be well looked after.

Here are just a few reasons why millions of people have taken IELTS with the British Council:

• Expert support: from videos and books to online interactive courses, you have access to the best preparation materials to help you do well in your test
• Free resources: Road to IELTS is the British Council’s popular online preparation course. When you register for an IELTS test with us you also get access to 30 hours of free training.
• Convenient dates and locations: we have seven different test locations in Pakistan, i.e. Islamabad, Karachi, Lahore, Multan, Faisalabad, Peshawar and Hyderabad. This means that you have a huge range of options for where and when you can take your test.
• Easy booking: You can book your IELTS test online and take advantage of flexible payment options in Pakistan Ruppees.
• Fast results: You will be able to see your results online within just 13 days of the date you take your test.
• SMS Service: You can opt to receive notifications about when you are registered, what your test dates are, specific venue details and results.
• Special arrangements: your English language ability will be assessed objectively, regardless of any disability or special needs that you may have. Find out more about how we can facilitate your special arrangements. Please note, you will need a medical certificate issued within the last two years at the time of registration.

IELTS Manual Application Form 2014(ADOBE PDF 472KB)

To Register Click here

ELTS Application

British Council offers IELTS test at seven different locations in Pakistan including: Peshawar, Islamabad, Lahore, Faisalabad, Multan, Hyderabad and Karachi. You can choose one of the city that is most convenient to you.
Test Fee:   IELTS test fee is PKR 19, 000.
Test Venue Details
As seats allocation are on first come first served basis, we recommend that you register well in advance to get your desired test date.
Candidates will get their test venue details 5-7 days before the test. If you do not receive this information with in the stated time, you must contact your respective Centre at least 3 days before the test.

Please note that the Speaking interviews may be conducted up to seven days before or after the writing test.
Test Timings

Candidate reporting time: 1215 hrs.
Test start time: 1300 hrs.
Approximate test ending time: 1600 hrs.

 

IELTS Candidate Identity Verification
Except CNIC and Passport no other type of ID document is acceptable. Candidates without an original and valid ID document will not be allowed to take the test and will be marked absent on the test date and will lose their full test fee.

Candidates taking the test outside their own country can only register with valid passport.

Photographs

As a part of our ongoing commitment to test security, all photographs for the use on Test Report Form and candidate records will be captured on your first interaction with us i.e. either the speaking test or the written test.
Upload your Identification Document:
To complete your registration upload a clear valid copy of your CNIC/Passport using this service. Please upload the relevant document you are registered with. If you are registering with CNIC, upload both sides of this as a one document.   *Note – This facility is not to be used to upload photographs
If you Pay online through your VISA or Master Card then there is no need to courier any document to us.
If you are paying in a Bank , please submit registration summary page andStandard Chartered Bank Deposit Slips/Demand Draft in favour of British Council Pakistan to your respective centre within 5 days.
What you must have on the test day:

• Original and valid Computerised National Identity Card OR Passport (the one you registered with) along with the venue letter.

• Clear photocopy of your ID document (the one you registered with)

• Writing instruments

IELTS Test Results
If you would like to request for additional copies of your results – up to a maximum of five (5) copies – to be sent to universities abroad, free of charge, then please include the complete addresses on your application form. This service is only offered for free at the time of registration and within four weeks of the test.

Please ensure that you give a courier serviceable address on the application form. Please do not give P.O. Box Numbers.
IELTS is not recommended for candidates under 16. If they wish to take the test they may.

For more information please visit http://www.britishcouncil.pk
Call us on 0800-22000 Monday to Saturday 9.00 am to 6.00 pm
or Write at info@britishcouncil.org.pk

Upcoming Test Dates

Test Details:

»  21 June 2014 : Academic in ROYALTON Hotel, West Canal Road, Faisalabad, Faisalabad

»  21 June 2014 : Academic in British Council Hyderabad, Hyderabad

»  21 June 2014 : Academic in British Council Islamabad, Islamabad

»  21 June 2014 : Academic in British Council Karachi, Karachi