Get the band score your university asks for — with expert trainers, personal mentoring and a British Council registered Test Registration Centre behind you.
The International English Language Testing System (IELTS) is the world's most recognised English language test. It is trusted by over 11,000 organisations — universities, employers, immigration authorities and professional bodies — and it is the first step for studying, working or settling in the UK, Australia, Canada and New Zealand. It is jointly owned by the British Council, IDP and Cambridge.
For university admission — Bachelor's, Master's or PhD — and professional registration. This is the version almost every FM student takes.
For work, training and migration to English-speaking countries. Everyday English, workplace and social situations.
The Secure English Language Test (SELT) for UK visa applications. Same format, taken at an approved centre — required when your university or the Home Office asks for a SELT.
Speaking and Listening only, for UK family and settlement visas (levels A1 and B1). A shorter test with a pass / fail result.
Listening, Reading and Writing are taken back-to-back on the same day. Speaking is a face-to-face interview with an examiner, on the same day or within a few days of the other modules.
4 parts, 40 questions. Everyday conversations and academic talks, in a range of native accents.
3 sections, 40 questions. Academic texts in the Academic test; everyday and work texts in General Training.
2 tasks. Task 1: at least 150 words (about 20 minutes). Task 2: at least 250 words (about 40 minutes) — it counts double.
3 parts: introduction, a 2-minute long turn on a topic card, and a discussion with the examiner.
Each module is scored on the 0–9 band scale, in whole and half bands. Your Overall Band Score is the average of the four modules. Most UK universities ask for an overall score with a minimum in each skill — so a weak module can hold up an offer even when the average looks fine.
| Band | Level | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| 9 | Expert User | Full command of English — accurate, fluent and completely understood. |
| 8 | Very Good User | Full command with only occasional errors, in unfamiliar situations. |
| 7 | Good User | Good command with occasional inaccuracies — handles detailed reasoning well. |
| 6 | Competent User | Generally effective command, with some errors and misunderstandings. |
| 5 | Modest User | Partial command — copes with overall meaning but makes many mistakes. |
IELTS is delivered in Pakistan by the British Council and IDP (through AEO Pakistan). The fee depends on the test type and the city — Lahore and Faisalabad are slightly higher than most other cities.
| Test | Fee (PKR) | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic / General Training (computer) | 75,600 – 76,240 | PKR 75,600 in most cities; PKR 76,240 in Lahore, Faisalabad and most other Punjab cities. |
| IELTS for UKVI (computer) | 72,000 | For UK visa applications (SELT). |
| IELTS Life Skills (A1 / B1) | 50,000 | Speaking and Listening only, for UK family and settlement visas. |
| IELTS One Skill Retake | ~48,050 | Retake one module (Listening, Reading, Writing or Speaking) within 60 days of a computer-delivered test, at centres that offer it. |
Fees as listed by the British Council Pakistan, effective 9 June 2026. Fees are revised during the year — always confirm the amount on the official booking page before you pay. The fee covers all four modules and your first Test Report Form. Booking with the British Council also includes free access to IELTS Ready Premium (40+ practice tests) and five extra Test Report Forms sent free to institutions you apply to.
Both are accepted by UK universities. IELTS suits students who are comfortable speaking to a real examiner; PTE suits fast typists who prefer a fully computer-marked test. Your university's requirement decides — if it accepts both, pick the format that plays to your strengths.
| IELTS | PTE Academic | |
|---|---|---|
| Full form | International English Language Testing System | Pearson Test of English Academic |
| Run by | British Council, IDP & Cambridge | Pearson |
| Speaking | Face-to-face interview with a human examiner | Spoken into a microphone, marked by AI |
| Scoring | Band 0–9, whole and half bands | Scale 10–90 |
| Results | Computer test: 1–5 days | Typically within 48 hours |
| Retakes | Unlimited; One Skill Retake within 60 days of a computer test | Unlimited |
| Best for | Students who speak better than they type; UK visa (SELT) applicants | Fast typists; students who want the fastest result |
Note: some UK universities accept IELTS only for visa purposes, and a few courses (for example Nursing and Teaching) do not accept PTE or LanguageCert. Check the course page before choosing.
We are a registered Test Registration Centre with the British Council — so your preparation and your booking sit with the same team that handles your university application and visa.
Renowned instructors who teach the test, not just English — timing, question types and the marking criteria examiners actually use.
Personalised mentoring: each student gets a dedicated mentor who tracks progress and works on their weakest module first.
Full mock tests under exam conditions, with detailed feedback on Writing and Speaking — the two modules that cost most students their band.
Lahore Gulberg III (head office), Lahore DHA, Karachi and Islamabad. 21 years of experience and 10,000+ students counselled.
Answer four quick questions and share your WhatsApp number. A trainer will assess your English level, tell you which test suits you — IELTS, PTE or TOEFL — and share a prep plan. Free, with no obligation.
Talk to a counsellor — we check which test your course and visa need, and what band score to aim for.
Join the preparation batch that fits your level and target date, with mock tests along the way.
Pick Academic, General Training or UKVI, and a test date at a British Council or IDP centre near you.
Register with your valid CNIC or passport and pay the fee by card, bank transfer or bank deposit.
Take the test on your booked date. Computer results arrive in 1–5 days — then we move your application forward.
Tell us your target country and course, and we will tell you which test to take, what band you need, and how long preparation will take — free, with no obligation.