IELTS in Pakistan
IELTS test centres in Pakistan
IELTS is run in Pakistan by the British Council and IDP (through AEO Pakistan), on computer, in 22 cities. Find your city, see which provider runs tests there, and whether it offers IELTS for UKVI and Life Skills. Checked against the providers’ location pages on 19 October 2026.
At a glance
- Cities
- 22
- British Council
- 20 cities
- IDP (AEO)
- 13 cities
- IELTS for UKVI
- 12 cities
IELTS test centres by city
| City | BCBritish Council | IDPIDP (AEO) | UKVIIELTS for UKVI | Life SkillsLife Skills |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Punjab | ||||
| Lahore | ||||
| Faisalabad | ||||
| Multan | ||||
| Gujranwala | ||||
| Sialkot | ||||
| Gujrat | ||||
| Bahawalpur | ||||
| Sahiwal | ||||
| Sargodha | ||||
| Mandi Bahauddin | ||||
| Jhelum | ||||
| Burewala | ||||
| Sindh | ||||
| Karachi | ||||
| Hyderabad | ||||
| Sukkur | ||||
| Khyber Pakhtunkhwa | ||||
| Peshawar | ||||
| Abbottabad | ||||
| Mardan | ||||
| Swat | ||||
| Islamabad | ||||
| Islamabad | ||||
| Azad Kashmir | ||||
| Mirpur | ||||
| Balochistan | ||||
| Quetta | ||||
Sources: British Council Pakistan – IELTS dates and locations, AEO Pakistan (IDP) – IELTS on Computer centres and IDP IELTS – test centres in Pakistan. Venue addresses and dates are on the providers’ booking pages.
Choosing a test centre
Same test, same score. The British Council and IDP run the identical IELTS test, marked to the same standard. Universities, employers and visa offices don’t mind which one you choose – pick the centre that is closest and has the date you need.
On computer, with face-to-face Speaking. Listening, Reading and Writing are taken on a computer at the centre in one sitting of about 2 hours 40 minutes. Speaking is a short interview with an examiner, on the same day or within a week before or after, depending on the slots available.
Big cities have more dates. Lahore, Karachi and Islamabad have centres from both providers and the most sessions. If you’re in a smaller city and the dates don’t suit you, a centre in a nearby city may have an earlier slot.
Bring the ID you booked with. Register with a valid passport or CNIC and bring the same document on test day – the name must match exactly.
Get used to the computer test before test day
Reading three passages on screen, typing two essays against the clock and hearing each recording once are the parts that surprise candidates most. Band.pk’s IELTS mock test uses the same computer-delivered layout – timer, question navigator, highlighting and notes – and gives your band score straight away. Then check the IELTS fee in Pakistan and book with confidence.
IELTS test centres in Pakistan – FAQ
Which cities have IELTS test centres in Pakistan?
IELTS on computer is offered in 22 cities: Lahore, Karachi, Islamabad, Faisalabad, Multan, Gujranwala, Sialkot, Gujrat, Bahawalpur, Sahiwal, Sargodha, Mandi Bahauddin, Jhelum, Burewala, Hyderabad, Sukkur, Peshawar, Abbottabad, Mardan, Swat, Mirpur, Quetta. Lahore, Karachi and Islamabad have centres from both the British Council and IDP.
Is there an IELTS test centre in Rawalpindi?
Neither provider lists a centre in Rawalpindi itself – candidates from Rawalpindi usually take IELTS at the British Council or IDP (AEO) centres in Islamabad.
British Council or IDP – which is better?
Both run the same IELTS test, marked to the same standard, and universities and visa offices accept both equally. Choose the one with a centre and test date that suits you.
Where can I take IELTS for UKVI in Pakistan?
IELTS for UKVI is offered in Lahore, Karachi, Islamabad, Faisalabad, Multan, Gujranwala, Sialkot, Gujrat, Hyderabad, Peshawar, Abbottabad, Mirpur.
Where can I take IELTS Life Skills in Pakistan?
IELTS Life Skills (A1 and B1) is offered in Lahore, Karachi, Islamabad, Mirpur.
Is IELTS in Pakistan on computer or on paper?
IELTS in Pakistan is taken on computer at a test centre. The British Council offers paper only to candidates approved for special arrangements on medical grounds, and IDP offers a ‘Writing on paper’ option in Islamabad, Lahore and Karachi. Speaking is always face to face with an examiner.
How soon do I get my IELTS result?
With IELTS on computer, the British Council says results usually come in 1–2 days, and AEO Pakistan says 2–3 days.
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