IELTS British council vs AEO. Which is better for Pakistani students. IELTS from British Council or AEO? Which is better and why?

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IELTS British council vs AEO. Which is better for Pakistani students

IELTS is generally recognized as one of the most approved and reliable and approved system of measuring whether the candidates meet the English proficiency requirement for study or training in the English speaking countries. An IELTS result is valid for two years. However, many times, it becomes really difficult for students to decide as to taking which test, would open more career options for them. So, please visit this link for guidance on which IELTS test is the right one for you:

https://studyabroad.pk/news-event/which-ielts-test-is-the-right-one-for-you-11938

However, the most frequent question that comes from the students is whether to register for IELTS exam in AEO or British Council? Please visit these links for British Council IELTS registration and AEO IELTS registration:

https://studyabroad.pk/test-preparation/ielts/british-council-ielts-registration

https://studyabroad.pk/test-preparation/ielts/aeo-pakistan-ielts-registration

General Similarities

IELTS is mutually conducted and managed by University of Cambridge ESOL Examinations, the British Council and IDP: IELTS Australia.
There is no difference between the AEO IELTS and British council IELTS (question paper) which means that no matter which IELTS exam one take, the score which candidate will receive would be considered valid papers because both take the same IELTS, as question papers are sent directly by the University of Cambridge ESOL Examinations and no matter which examining body you choose for the IELTS exam your IELTS score will be accepted worldwide.
The two Modules that are ‘Reading’ and ‘Listening’ of IELTS are same in both the British Council and the AEO as there is an answer key to the questions which the examiners have to follow. Also the British Council and AEO both follow similar international standards for IELTS.

AEO	British Council
AEO (Australian Education Office) is an association of the top Australian universities which has earned quite a good reputation in Pakistan.	The British Council has more than 75 years’ experience teaching and testing English. We have helped people in more than 130 countries gain English language qualifications that help them make the most of their chances in life.
AEO has firmly established itself as a “Study in Australia” specialist, over the past few years. They are providing comprehensive and professional assistance to students actually intending to study in Australia.	Also, candidates can get support with British Council IELTS in a way that it offers the lowest test fee in Pakistan along with Online Registration System.
AEO conducts IELTS test twice a month in cities like Karachi, Lahore and Islamabad.	British Council offers IELTS test at 13 different locations across Pakistan namely, Islamabad, Karachi, Lahore, Multan, Mirpur, Faisalabad, Peshawar, Abbottabad, Quetta, Gujrat, Sialkot, Sargodha and Hyderabad. This means that you have a huge range of options for where and when you can take your test.
IELTS consists of four Modules: Reading, Writing, Speaking and Listening. The two of the modules that are ‘Speaking’ and ‘Writing’ contains a little marking difference.	However, British Council has an advantage over AEO in terms of wireless headphones that they provide to the candidates in the listening test.
Students can visit AEO offices with ease.	British Council only accepts communication through either email or some branches of Standard Chartered Bank.
	British Council has a unique Online Result Service where one will be able to see the results online within just 13 days of the date one has taken the test.
	They also provide the candidates with free self-study material online.
	Not just that, one’s English language ability will be assessed objectively through British Council, regardless of any disability or special needs that you may have.