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International English Language Testing System (IELTS)
  The International English Language Testing System (IELTS test) is more and more widely recognised as the authoritative test of language skills. If you are planning to move to Britain, Australia or New Zealand you may well be asked to take it. Many universities will not consider your application these days without an acceptable IELTS score.

The British Council Examinations Services in Islamabad, Karachi, Lahore, Peshawar, Multan and Quetta offer full testing facilities on a regular basis. It is not necessary to attend a preparation course though it is a good idea to prepare thoroughly beforehand.

All candidates are tested in listening, reading, writing and speaking. Everyone takes the same listening and speaking test but the reading and writing tests vary according to the module.

We recommend that you study the IELTS Handbook which can be downloaded from the IELTS web site www.ielts.org.

The IELTS Specimen Material pack, which includes two booklets, a CD and sample answers, is also available from Examinations Services at Rs 850 a pack. These materials have been produced according to the University of Cambridge Local Examinations Syndicate (UCLES) Question Paper Production cycle.

Candidates residing in cities where there is a British Council office can deposit the IELTS Specimen Material pack fee in the respective British Council bank account. Outstation candidates can forward a bank draft drawn in favour of the appropriate British Council office.

The British Council Examinations Services will send the IELTS Specimen pack to the candidate by courier on receipt of a stamped bank deposit slip of Rs 850 or a bank draft of the same amount.

  To register for IELTS follow these five simple steps
1.  Download the IELTS application form, notes on the application form and IELTS information sheet.
2.  Read through the IELTS handbook on the IELTS website.
3.  Check IELTS test dates and place availability from our web site or your nearest British Council office.
4.  Complete the IELTS application form and deposit the IELTS fee of Rs 6,000 in the British Council bank account. Candidates residing in cities where there is no British Council office can submit their IELTS test fee through a bank draft of Rs 6,000 drawn in favour of the appropriate British Council office.
5.  Send your IELTS application to the appropriate British Council office by courier or registered mail along with:
  • two recent coloured photos (37mm x 37mm)

  • a stamped bank deposit slip/bank draft for Rs 6,000 payable to the appropriate British Council office

  • a photocopy of your national identity card and passport

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