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IELTS General Training

British Council / IDP (UKVI version for visas)

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Conducting body
British Council / IDP (UKVI version for visas)
Eligibility
Work, PR and some vocational visas (UK, Australia, NZ, Canada via CLB mapping). UKVI IELTS when the visa form says SELT.
Last exam pattern
IELTS General / UKVI: same timing; GT reading + letter writing. SELT if the visa form requires UKVI.
Exam format
Same four skills as Academic. Reading/Writing are workplace and social texts, not journal articles. Speaking/Listening shared format.
Fee
Same ballpark as Academic; UKVI may differ. Book BC or IDP Pakistan.
Official website
https://www.britishcouncil.pk/exam/ielts

Updated 2026-09-01

IELTS General Training FAQ

For job seekers, fresh graduates and professionals searching government jobs and test prep in Pakistan.

How do I prepare for IELTS General Training in Pakistan?

IELTS General Training is conducted by British Council / IDP (UKVI version for visas). Last publicly described format: Same four skills as Academic. Reading/Writing are workplace and social texts, not journal articles. Speaking/Listening shared format. Use Pakistan Tests Hub for syllabus ticks, an original MCQ bank in this test’s subjects, and 10 timed mocks that follow this paper’s mix. Apply only on the official site.

Where do I apply for IELTS General Training?

Never apply on a practice website. Open the Apply tab on the IELTS General Training page — it sends you to the official British Council / IDP (UKVI version for visas) URL. Keep CNIC, photos, degrees and challan ready.

Are IELTS General Training mocks the full exam?

No. Mocks are timed mini-papers so you can practise the mix (MCQ / short / long) without sitting a 2–3 hour paper every day. Written answers are not auto-marked.