What is IELTS for UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI)?
If you are looking to work or study in UK, you may need to apply for a UK Visa and demonstrate that you have met the required level of English by taking a Home Office approved Secure English Language Test (SELT), such as IELTS for UKVI (Academic and General Training) or IELTS Life Skills.
What is the difference in test format between IELTS and IELTS for UKVI?
IELTS and IELTS for UKVI are the same in terms of format, content, scoring and level of difficulty. However, the Test Report Form which contains your results is slightly different to show that you have taken the test at an official IELTS for UKVI location, which is approved by the UK Home Office.
Which test format should I take?
If you are a student, please check with your university / college / school which test you need before booking.
If you are applying for a Student Visa (Tier 4) at a higher education institution to enter directly onto a bachelor or postgraduate degree at a university that is a Tier 4 Sponsor, you must meet the English language level set by the institution. All British universities and colleges accept IELTS Academic results This means you may not need to take an IELTS for UKVI (Academic) test but can submit an IELTS Academic result. Book the IELTS for UKVI (Academic).
If you are NOT a student, please check which test format you need with the organisations you are applying to before booking the test.
We offer IELTS for UKVI in Karachi, Lahore, Islamabad, Peshawar, Multa and Faisalabad only in Pakistan. Life slkils A1 & B1 in Karachi, Lahore, Islamabad and Mirpur only
| Test | Fee (in PKR) – Effective from 1 September ’22 | Book |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS for UK visas and immigration - in centrre - on paper (Academic) | 50,000 | Book now |
| IELTS for UK visas and immigration - in centre - on paper (General Training) | 50,000 | Book now |
| IELTS for UK Visas and Immigration - in centre – on computer (Academic and General Training) | 47,000 | |
| IELTS Life Skills A1 | 36,500 | Book now |
| IELTS Life Skills B1 | 36,500 | Book now |
What does the fee include? Our IELTS test fee includes exclusive preparation materials, free practice tests and much more.
Taking IELTS for UKVI with the British Council
IELTS for UKVI (Academic and General Training) tests and IELTS Life Skills are taken at a UKVI approved test centre. British Council has UKVI approved venues across the world. You can choose between paper-based or computer-delivered IELTS for UKVI when you book your test.
Special arrangements
We’re here to assist if you have any accessibility needs that may impact on your ability to take IELTS. Find out more about our broad range of support tools and adjustments.