Graphic with statistics that show IELTS exam offered at British Council is the top international English language test

IELTS – or the International English Language Testing System – is the world’s most popular English language test. The IELTS exam is developed by some of the world’s leading experts in language assessment and evaluates all of your English skills – reading, writing, listening and speaking.

The test reflects how you’ll use English to study, work and live in an English speaking environment. You can take the IELTS exam at any of the British Council official test centres across the world.

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Study, work and live abroad

IELTS is the international English language testing system exam that is accepted by more than 12,000 organisations in over 140 countries. Those organisations include governments, academic institutions and employers with 3,000 in the USA alone. 

Get where you want to go

In most countries where English is the main language, you’ll need evidence of English language skills to apply for jobs and university courses. You get that evidence with IELTS because it’s the most trusted  international English language test. 

Prove yourself at home

Proving your English language skills with an IELTS exam can help you get a better job or a promotion in your home country.

Looking to emigrate?

Your IELTS exam results will help you meet your immigration requirements. All immigration authorities that require an English language test will accept this international English language test.  

Choose your IELTS journey

From how you book your test to how you  do your IELTS exam (on paper or on computer) choose an IELTS route that suits you when you do your IELTS course in Pakistan with the British Council.

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