- Test centres in Afghanistan
- None listed
- Islamabad / Peshawar
- PKR 75,600
- Dushanbe
- TJS 2,150
- UK visa (B2)
- 5.5 each
No IELTS centre in Afghanistan: where to test instead
Afghanistan is not among the countries in the official IELTS test centre finder. These are the nearest listed centres; fees are charged in the currency of the country you test in.
| Centre | IELTS (Academic or General Training) | IELTS for UKVI |
|---|---|---|
| AEO, Islamabad (computer) | PKR 75,600 | PKR 78,820 |
| AEO, Peshawar (computer) | PKR 75,600 | PKR 78,820 |
| Edu Action, Dushanbe (computer) | TJS 2,150 | Not listed at this venue |
| Edu Action, Tashkent (computer) | UZS 2,800,000 | Not listed at this venue |
The finder lists 76 IELTS centres in Pakistan (including Peshawar, Islamabad and Quetta), 34 in Uzbekistan and two in Tajikistan, both in Dushanbe. Check the visa and entry rules for the country you will test in before you book.
BandLadder pricing in USD for Afghanistan
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| Plan | Access | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sprint Pass | 7 days | USD 5.16 |
| Quick Pass | 15 days | USD 8.27 |
| Boost | 30 days | USD 14.48 |
| Professional | 60 days | USD 23.79 |
| Professional | 90 days | USD 31.04 |
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Practice IELTS Academic →The band each destination needs
| Route | IELTS | PTE equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom: Skilled Worker, degree-level study | IELTS for UKVI 5.5 each (B2) | PTE Academic UKVI 59 each |
| Australia: Competent English (skilled visa eligibility) | IELTS 6.0 each | PTE 47 / 48 / 51 / 54 (L/R/W/S) |
| Australia: Proficient English (+10 points) | IELTS 7.0 each | PTE 58 / 59 / 69 / 76 |
| Canada: Express Entry CLB 7 | IELTS General 6.0 each | PTE Core L60 · R60 · W69 · S68 |
Australia's Proficient English (IELTS 7.0 each) adds 10 points and Superior (8.0 each) adds 20, achieved within three years of the visa application. Canada accepts only IELTS General Training for Express Entry, and the result must be under two years old. UK universities usually ask 6.0 to 6.5 for undergraduate and 6.5 to 7.0 for postgraduate study.
What universities ask for
| University / level | IELTS | PTE Academic |
|---|---|---|
| University of Melbourne (Australia), English Level 1 | IELTS 6.5, at least 6.0 in each skill | PTE Academic 64, at least 60 in each skill |
| McGill University (Canada), undergraduate | IELTS Academic 6.5, no component below 6.0 | PTE Academic 65, no component below 60 |
| McGill University, graduate programmes | IELTS 6.5 (some programmes ask more) | Not accepted |
Melbourne gives every course an English level on its course page; Level 1 is the lowest in its table. McGill accepts IELTS only when sent electronically by the test centre, and does not accept One Skill Retake. McGill does not accept PTE or IELTS Online for graduate admission.
Frequently asked questions
Can I take IELTS in Afghanistan?+
Not at a listed centre. The official IELTS test centre finder does not list Afghanistan (checked 11 October 2026).
Where is the nearest IELTS centre to Afghanistan?+
Peshawar and Islamabad in Pakistan (PKR 75,600 for IELTS on computer), Dushanbe in Tajikistan (TJS 2,150) and Tashkent in Uzbekistan (UZS 2,800,000).
Is PTE available in Afghanistan?+
Pearson's price finder lists Afghanistan with a fee (USD 200) but zero test centres in the country, so you still have to test abroad: Pakistan (USD 240), Dushanbe or Tashkent (USD 210).
What IELTS score do I need for a UK visa from Afghanistan?+
B2 for Skilled Worker and degree-level Student visas: IELTS for UKVI 5.5 in each skill. Universities set their own bands, usually 6.0 to 6.5 for undergraduate and 6.5 to 7.0 for postgraduate study.
Official sources
Reviewed 11 October 2026. This guide helps you plan test preparation; check the current rules for your own program.
- IELTS: test centre finder
- IELTS: AEO, Islamabad test room (fees)
- IELTS: AEO, Peshawar (fees)
- IELTS: Edu Action, Dushanbe (fees)
- IELTS: Edu Action, Tashkent (fees)
- University of Melbourne: English language requirements
- McGill: undergraduate English language proficiency
- McGill: graduate English language proficiency
- gov.uk: Skilled Worker knowledge of English
- Home Affairs: Competent English
- IRCC: language testing for Express Entry
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