A lot of Revenue is generated by the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) in Pakistan.
IELTS is basically an International English Language Test that is arranged by two examination bodies in Pakistan British Council and AEO (Australian Education Organization).
AEO have a good reputation in Pakistan. They are really popular among the students in Pakistan due to being just with the students.
Well The Current Circumstances in Pakistan are making it difficult to survive in Pakistan. A lot of People are applying to study at a university abroad or are applying for an immigration.
To be able to get a Visa Acceptance IELTS is mandatory and IELTS is the qualification required to seek admission in any foreign University.
A lot of Students apply for an IELTS Test. As a lot of Students are familiar that there are Four Modules in the IELTS Test Reading, Writing, Speaking and Listening.
A lot of students are really dubious on what to choose. They are very much worried about their future so they are really cautious in selecting the examination body through which they will attempt the test.
For Pakistani Students although teachers say that both British council and AEO are the same but honestly speaking there is a vast difference. These teachers have not attempted this IELTS test themselves so they guide their students in a wrong way.
Two Modules Listening and Reading are the same in both AEO and British council as there is an answer key to questions which is followed by examiners.
The remaining two modules Writing and Speaking have a wide marking difference. British council of Pakistan is really strict and tries its level best to restrict the students in a band score of 6.5.
They award 5.0 Overall Band score when the Candidate deserves a lot more then that. Accidentally if some one like a really Qualified Doctor or some big Business man sits in the test They award 7 or 7.5 overall Band just to maintain their egoistic attitude.
On the Other Hand AEO is very good in this case. Their Examiners are fresh and try their level best to pump a candidate perform well. A lot of students achieve an overall band score of 8.5 in AEO while on average if you are awarded overall 5.0 Band score in Ielts by British council you could easily achieve 6.5 or even 7 in AEO.
The Speaking test organized by British council is really weird. They have old ladies who are really egoistic and are extremely rude. They try their level best to confuse a candidate. On the other hand the Speaking examiners of AEO are young and really of good mood. They smile at intervals and treat the Candidates as their Friend. This ambience in the Speaking Test really releases a lot of exam pressure from the candidate and so the Candidate performs well and achieves minimum 6.0 Band in Speaking Test and Maximum could be 8.5 but on average Students secure 7.0 Band in AEO Speaking Test.
When it comes to writing British council Examiners are not in a mood to do justice with the candidates. They try their level best to award a Band score less then 5.0 in Writing to restrict Candidate score.
AEO have good marking criteria and they try to award genuine marks to a candidate who is appearing into the test.
British council charges Rs 10,000 PKR for the test while AEO charges Rs 13000 Pakistani Rupees for the test. Students have direct access to AEO offices while British Council only corresponds through some branches of Standard Chartered Bank in Pakistan.
British Council has just one plus point that they provide wireless headphones for Listening that is good for Candidates.
My verdict to students will be to choose AEO for IELTS in Pakistan if they want to utilize their potential or go to British Council if you want injustice to be done with you.
YOYO
May 26. 2010
Unfortunately I find that the content doesn’t change frequently enough to maintain a connection with the reader – or maintain interest.
Zeeshan
Jun 08. 2010
i have applied for Canadian immigration and i need 6.5 band in IELTS throughout it’s sections.i tried two time with British council but in vain.But this time i took it with AEO and expecting the required results.my result will be declared on 17th of June,2010.Let us see if your proclaim is correct or not.However,i had been preparing General Training IELTS for one month before going to take it on 5th of June.
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Faizan
Jun 22. 2010
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Ali Naqvi
Jun 23. 2010
@Zeeshan
How much did u score in IELTS?
Sarmad Ali
Aug 16. 2010
I agree with Zeeshan. I too appeared twice in IELTS from British Council. In the first atempt I got very good band in Listening. But they are quite unjustice with the students in writing and speaking. I got 6 in writing and 6 in speaking. My writing was very good. But in Speaking i made some mistakes like I spoke 1 or 2 words in local language accidentaly. I thought it was due to those mistakes that i couldn’t get good band in speaking.
But when I appeared 2nd time from british council it have come to me that their interviewers are very narrow minded. My interviewer don’t give good band to students. My interview was excellent and gave all answers according to the questions. I never hesitate on any question. My que card turn was very good, and I spoke very flently. I was expecting more than 7 band.But i got only 6. Lots of my friends who appeared in interview with the same interviewer also have the same complaints. British council is not willing to pay attention to students complaints and will not change their interviewers. I strongly recomment people not to give IELTs from British council.
waqas khan
Aug 20. 2010
yeh i agree with this because i have given ielts two times one from AEO.I scored 7.5 in writting and 7.0 in speaking ……how ever in British council i have scored 5.5 in writting….now there comes the difference…so in my view whoever wants to give Ielts go for AEO….
bmx trick
Aug 26. 2010
this is just perfect!
Imran
Sep 03. 2010
Pray for me guyzzzzzzz. I am appearing on 25th, Sept.
Mubasher Shahzad
Sep 24. 2010
thank for the kind information.
Razasaad
Nov 21. 2010
thanks mubasher for giving too much presious information to us(Pakistani Students)
muhammad tahir
Aug 12. 2011
Hafiz Tahir… U provided the best solution which i really need. so could u explain me for the Aus life how is that? and plz differ frm aus and eng students life so who is better place for Pakistanis student who has to earn first then study, living expense, saving etc….
what about easy immigration and secure future? Thanks a lot..
Shegeeali
Sep 29. 2010
good informative blog
Marghoobdar
Nov 25. 2010
thx for the diomand information for my students
marghoob
Rise Dream.Com
Oct 06. 2010
Visit AEO Pakistan Website for Accurate and Up to Date Information http://www.aeo.com.pk
Rahatshaheen
Oct 07. 2010
i like giving information. but i have sent my addmission to british council. Now what i should to do?
hassan
Oct 13. 2010
hassan
good information for the pakistani students thanks all of you and your team
Dell_fuku
Oct 19. 2010
if i give ielts through a.e.o.so am i apply for uk.or just for australia.????
Rise Dream.Com
Oct 24. 2010
You can Apply Anywhere you want to because both AEO and British Council IELTS Degree is same
british
Oct 21. 2010
British council is very soft with their candidates and no strict marking .
u wrote wrong and british council is best choice of students.specially in speaking test british council is best for good behaviour and for their softness on the other hand the A.E.O is very difficult speaking test and they confuse and puzzle the candidate.certainlly.
Rise Dream.Com
Oct 24. 2010
Thanks for your Comment i Appreciate Speaking Your Heart Out
Syed Mustafa Shah
Oct 27. 2010
Although i applied through british council and got a band of 6.5, where i deserved more. I agree that British Council is biassed, where they compel students to donate 12000, every three months. AEO is an option to select.
Muhammad
Oct 28. 2010
For your Information, Recently AEO got the excellence performance award this year. You wrote AEO stand for Australian Education Organization which is wrong, Actully AEO stand for Australian Education office.People who want to appear through AEO, can visit “AEO” website.Very easy process for the registration through AEO.
Shahbaz
Homessky
Oct 31. 2010
I totally agree what my friend has said above. AEO is much much better than british council. British are bit harsh awarding scores. Avoid them at all costs.
Zafaruk Khan
Nov 30. 2010
I think the writer is absolutely correct.British council also makes you cry for your result i.e., no online result and 3rd class corier system.
Rise Dream.Com
Dec 01. 2010
I had the same experience when i myself attempted the IELTS Test in Late 2009
Rise Dream.Com
Dec 10. 2010
Best of Luck for your Exam
Nazia
Dec 18. 2010
thank you for providing with such ample information !~
Nurgulchik1703
Jan 04. 2011
Yes, i absolutely agree with above mentioned view. I myself had twice given IELTS by BRITISH one and got overall 6.
but on 3rd time i tried AEO and got overall=7. but speaking was 8 while on British one i got 7 on 1st from Lahore, and 2nd from Islamabad even worse-6 band only.
AEO karachi-i got speaking 8, and lady wasn’t so young but very nice, friendly, smiling.
British Islamabad was very serious man, he didn’t like me, somehow, and gave lowest band.
better choose AEO!!
Mateen
Jan 26. 2011
Its Mateen.
Well. thanks for mentioning the above mentioned facts, Infact, they are very useful and woul help a great deal the students who have confusion regarding this exam.
Hope to be recieving the same useful information in the future as well
Ofmoria
Feb 07. 2011
you are right about everything except that most of the speaking examiners are rude but not all. My brother had one who just kept sitting there like a peace of meat with no expressions at all. The one I had however was a very pleasant grandma type lady and I actually had fun during the test
. It was mostly because of listening and readin 8.5 and 7.5 respectively. They couldn’t deduct marks in those sections but they sure did their ‘duty’ by giving me 6 in writing -i was expecting 7.5 at the VERY least. DAMN them !. I could have easily gotten 8overall in AEO. Damn my misfortune 
I’m only 17 and still got 7.0 in B.C IELTS so i guess i should be proud
Rise Dream.Com
Feb 12. 2011
I secured 7.0 Band in IELTS from British Council and secured 8.5 in listening and 7.5 in reading and 6 in writing. It seems British council treats skillful and diligent candidates in the same manner.
Joseph Eden
Feb 22. 2011
I can not agree with the Pakistani student statement that” The Teachers have not attempted this IELTS test them selves so they guide” because I am one of the Faulty who teaches IELTS to students who wants to go AEO, British Council and in both student got 7 to 8 bands. Because i will do all tests and mark in the book and then only teach. Further i my self justify i should get 9 bands in all tests then only i will teach the student.It may be true in Pakistani side and not in India and i strongly condom no teacher will do it.I am having 6 books in each types of A E / British Council and teach.In addition i use to teach the GRAMMAR, pronunciation, Spelling mistakes avoiding.fluency, Good hand writing,Debates, Discussion every things in 60 hours only.If any body wants help from me i can teach by on line and my e mail I D Josepheden81@yahoo.com, Face book, Orkut, Gmail, Skype too.
Rise Dream.Com
Feb 22. 2011
Sir this is false propaganda against Pakistani Students and Pakistani teachers. You should do some research and then you will get to know that we have got immense talent in Pakistan and all the top positions throughout the world are occupied by Pakistani’s who have settled abroad. Pakistan is full of resources and we Pakistani’s are the biggest resource of Pakistan but due to poor political system some people are spreading wrong and fake things against Pakistan. I appreciate your words that you work hard in teaching your students but let me tell you Pakistani teachers and students are ahead of you and we can even beat the native English speakers when it comes to competition. Eliminate all rubbish about Pakistan from your mind and always think Pakistan is the Best this is the reality the sooner you acknowledge it is better for you.
shakee;
Oct 02. 2012
I am planning to give my IELTS shortly.But seeing the quality of English of the above named examiner ,I can say only one thing-God bless me.
Zeeshan
Apr 01. 2011
i wish to learnt somthing new from u as i m going to appear for the test help me
samad
Sep 18. 2012
you are an ielts teacher and still you are doing mistakes in your blog.shame on you because when a teacher is like you so how will be their students wow.i have a strict direct complaint against you due to certain mistakes in your blog.this blog is so small and still you have certain mistakes in it such as in the beginning you have mentioned that i can not agree (this is wrong) i don`t agree (right) and every things (wrong) every thing ( right)
Abdul Rahman
Oct 28. 2012
Get a life Samad. I just turned 20 years old a few days ago MashALLAH and for your kind information I wrote this article to express my feelings and experiences with the IELTS test in person when I was 17 years old. Go get your face washed with a a soap before alleging someone of something he hasn’t even imagined. I am still a kid and have never delivered English Lessons anywhere anytime. Next time kindly get your brains fixed and go take some English Lessons before spamming this Blog and highlight the mistakes if you are capable enough.
Irfan_swabi401
Mar 02. 2011
HyDear I am irfan from Peshawar Pakistan. Let me know what difference you feel in IELTS test while giving from Islamabad and Karachi and Lahore.Plz Plzzzz I am looking forward. I will be thankful
Rise Dream.Com
Mar 05. 2011
Well it does not matter which city you are attempting test. I suggest you to attempt the test where you are living or the nearest city to your main residence.
Afaq Ali
Apr 13. 2011
i feel after reading the blogs,listening and reading test in british council is easy as comparto A.E.O
most of the student got more than 6.5 band in reading and listening,
and they are little bit tuff in writing and speaking ,which i think its depend on the candidate ability
what do you think about it…?
Rise Dream.Com
Apr 13. 2011
I agree the IELTS test depends on candidate preparation and luck on the test date. If it is the day of the candidate he can score well. British council and AEO are almost the same except AEO is a bit more friendly and awards even students who have the ability but are unable to deliver in harsh exam circumstances. I think we have to pray to Allah Almighty for succeeding in the exams with high scores before attempting any exam. May Allah guide the way of us Pakistani’s and Muslims towards success.
Rise Dream.Com
May 22. 2011
A person who has gone through this situation may be better able to answer this question. I think a person is deported only if he engages in any offense, performs badly in studies or is staying illegally in any other country. IELTS should not be an issue because university will not give admission to the person having no IELTS certificate
Rise Dream.Com
Aug 19. 2011
I would recommend you to go for IELTS from British council if you secure 80%+ marks in your academic career, But if you score less then i recommend you to take tuition from AEO itself. AEO also offers IELTS tuition to candidates you can call AEO to ask them about their fee structure. On 5th 2011 September start attempting mock exams of IELTS fro reading writing and speaking. I recommend you to purchase a paper book or search for free ebooks on internet for “cambridge IELTS 5″ and “Cambridge IELTS 6″. attempt all the exercises in the book at least 5 times under strict exam conditions before appearing in the test this will improve your chances of securing a high band in IELTS exam.
Mushailahmad
Oct 06. 2011
I will agree with this statement because i will done it. British council is just a fake with students.Prefer AEO only
Hassam
Apr 16. 2012
I appeard in ILETS exam in British concil but in vain can not have a great response an knw inshahallah i want to appear in the AEO an get a good reasult also many of my friends tell me that y you take the british concil but its to late from me so i want to say that do not take British concill just take AEO.
As you say fo the wirless hear phone its totally wrong jsut face you ilke a …………………………………
ZEHRA
May 17. 2012
I appeared two times in AEO.I personally feel that NOW aeo also become restrict in their marking level.If ur english is good u stuck with 6.5 .As number of students are appearing in aeo NOW they have also become strict in their marking…
muhammad aklmal kamoka
Jun 16. 2012
pray for me guyzzzz i will take the exam on 30 june
Haider
Jul 16. 2012
Thats damn true. I appeared in BTC Ielts test with a wonderful performance in each module. I got 8.5 in reading, 7.5 in listening where its my markings. They gave 6.5 in speaking and 5.5 in writing in which i performed the best. Aint that harsh. I cant forget the old fat lady on speaking test who was just reading out her notes and did not seem to know anything herself. I am about to appear again. This time on aeo. Lets see whats ahead…
arsalan shah
Jul 19. 2012
I am practicing my ielts course from ielts cambridge books my friends told me that ielts cambridge books are quite hard but the test which will be conduct its nt that much hard as given in ielts cambridge books is it true ??
Raheel
Jul 24. 2012
Hi Friends. For God Sake, do not believe on this article. It is a lie. I have taken from AEO many times my IELTS but could not get my desired score. But AEO consisitently gave me lower grade in reading. I realised that AEO is not a fair body. May b or not. But I took my test from British council and am satisfied with my teast, apart from my poor handwriting in writning, I am o.k with British council. I shall suggest people to choose their test wisely. Both are o.k. But for me British Council is better.
Abdul Rahman
Aug 05. 2012
This post was written in 2010 and if not the world at least circumstances in Pakistan have changed are lot. may be you are right and thanks for pointing out the fact. we are glad by your interest in our website content.
Abdul Rahman
Oct 28. 2012
Good to hear your stance. Much has changed from 2010 and you might be right because I had given IELTS Test in 2009 from British Council Lahore and as per my opinion speaking and writing tests were unfair with British Council.
usama ahmed khan
Jul 26. 2012
i have given ielts from aeo one months ago onjune the venue was beach luxury to be honest,there sound quality was too bad its just like echo sound system and i paid 17000 fees finaly i realized dat i lost my money through given ielts from aeo!!and i just got 5 bands in listening 3ven not to much scored in rest of the module with me my 5 friends are appeared from aeo they all get 5.5 bands overall that really disappointing i strongly recommend who are intented to gave ielts go for british council its just fake and wrong that mostly people says aeo gave good marks in writing and speaking AEO have also changed there criteria and now they are also strick as fas as writing or speaking is concerned….
Abdul Rahman
Aug 05. 2012
This article was written in early 2010 based on my real time experiences. Its been long and a lot has been changed but still British council is strict in speaking and writing that’s what I heard from people who fresh appeared in IELTS exams.
Umair
Sep 26. 2012
People complaining about low scores should first come out of fantasy land and be realistic.
It’s quite clear that some of the people who commented here about low scores have poor written English.
IELTS is suppose to measure your English language ability and NOT have mercy on you.
So, stop whining and take training classes to improve all aspects of English language.
I and most of my friends gave IELTS test without any preparation and scored overall 7. That was with British Council. BC gave me band 8 in the speaking module. Same old lady!
They’ll give you marks IF and ONLY IF you deliver on the day of test . They are NOT mind readers to judge your ability from your imagination of how great you are at using English.
Prepare, Identify weak areas, then work on those weak areas. High bands will be yours.
Luqman
Oct 13. 2012
Is the IELTS certification from AEO acceptable all over the world ???
Abdul Rahman
Oct 28. 2012
IELTS from British Council and AEO is the same and recognized almost everywhere except for some places that have entrance requirements or restrictions
Abdul Rahman
Oct 28. 2012
IELTS from British Council and AEO is the same and recognized almost everywhere except for some places that have entrance requirements or restrictions