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IELTS Coaching in Ludhiana, Punjab

If you are looking for IELTS coaching in Ludhiana, you will find most centres in Model Town, Pakhowal Road, Sarabha Nagar and Feroze Gandhi Market, with smaller options in Dugri, Haibowal and Janakpuri. Many students here are preparing for Canada, the UK or Australia, either for study or for General Training visas. IDP also runs a test centre on Link Road, so you can train and sit the exam in the city. In this guide, Neethu's Study Abroad compares the top IELTS coaching centres in Ludhiana to help you choose the right one.

Updated on 02-11-2026 · By Neethu's Study Abroad
Why Coaching Matters

IELTS Tests Four Skills

Most students do not lose marks because their English is weak. They lose marks because they do not know the format, the timing and what examiners reward. Good coaching fixes that through structured lessons, timed practice, mock tests and personal feedback on Writing and Speaking.

Listening
Reading
Writing
Speaking
Approximate Fees

Cost of IELTS Coaching in Ludhiana

IELTS coaching in Ludhiana is concentrated in Model Town and Model Town Extension, along Pakhowal Road and Sarabha Nagar, and in Feroze Gandhi Market near the district courts. Dugri, Haibowal and the Cheema Chowk area have a few neighbourhood centres. Fees vary by institute, course length and batch type.

IELTS coaching in Ludhiana₹6,000 – ₹30,000varies by institute, course length and batch type
Crash coursesCost lessshorter, faster batches
One-to-one trainingCosts moreindividual attention

Always confirm the final fee, including registration and material charges, directly with the institute.

Section 1

Top 10 IELTS Coaching Centres in Ludhiana

Choosing the right centre is the most important decision in your IELTS preparation. After 20 years of guiding students from across India to universities abroad, we see the same pattern every year. Students who score well train with experienced faculty, practise under real exam conditions and get regular, honest feedback. There are hundreds of options for IELTS coaching in Ludhiana, so we have picked ten across different parts of the city, using institute websites and public directories. Treat the details as a starting point and visit or call before you enrol.

At a Glance

#InstituteAreaKnown for
1IBT English PrepFeroze Gandhi MarketIELTS, PTE and spoken English
2Touchstone EducationalsPakhowal Road (Green Park Enclave)Large Punjab IELTS network
3Shepherds InstituteHarnam Nagar Road, Model TownLong-running Ludhiana IELTS centre
4Mindway EducationalsModel Town Road (opposite Passport Office)IELTS and French
5Maple IELTS CollegeModel Town Extension MarketIELTS with spoken and business English
6Lexington IELTSJanakpuri, near Cheema ChowkIELTS, PTE and other admission tests
7Elite School of EnglishPakhowal Road, Sarabha NagarIELTS with study abroad counselling
8SIEC (Spirit of International Education and Careers)Carnival Complex, Mall RoadTest preparation with university admissions support
9The English VillaRanjodh Park, Haibowal KalanIELTS, PTE and interview preparation
10NexGeneration EducationUrban Estate Phase 2, DugriIELTS coaching in Dugri
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IBT English Prep

Feroze Gandhi Market IELTS, PTE and spoken English

IBT has been running English test preparation in Ludhiana since 2009 and now has branches in several Punjab cities. Its Ludhiana centre is in Feroze Gandhi Market, the commercial block near the district courts that houses many of the city’s visa and study abroad offices.

It suits students who want an established name and a central location that is easy to reach from most parts of the city. Directory listings quote about ₹12,000 for the IELTS course, so ask what that covers before you pay.

Address
SCO 143, Feroze Gandhi Market Road, near B-7 Restaurant, Jila Kacheri Area, Model Gram, Ludhiana 141001
Fees
Listed by third-party directories at about ₹12,000 for IELTS. Confirm the current fee with the centre.
Timing of classes
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IELTSPTESpoken English
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Touchstone Educationals

Pakhowal Road (Green Park Enclave) Large Punjab IELTS network

Touchstone is one of the bigger IELTS chains in Punjab, with dozens of campuses across the state. Its Ludhiana branch is on Pakhowal Road in Green Park Enclave, and the group also lists a branch in Jagraon for students from the rural side of the district.

A chain like this tends to run many batches a day, which helps if your timetable is awkward. Ask for the size of your specific batch and whether the same trainer stays with you for the whole course.

Address
SCO 9-10, Level 3, Green Park Enclave, Pakhowal Road, Ludhiana 141001 (confirm the exact address with the centre)
Fees
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IELTSPTETOEFLOnline IELTS
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Shepherds Institute

Harnam Nagar Road, Model Town Long-running Ludhiana IELTS centre

Shepherds is one of the older IELTS names in Ludhiana and appears on almost every local shortlist. Its main centre is on Harnam Nagar Road in the Shastri Nagar part of Model Town, and directories also show a second address on Dugri Road in Model Town Extension.

It is a good fit for students who live in Model Town, Shastri Nagar or Dugri and want a centre that also offers computer-delivered IELTS practice. Check which of the two addresses runs your batch.

Address
1136, Harnam Nagar Road, Shastri Nagar, Model Town, Ludhiana 141002
Fees
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IELTSComputer-delivered IELTS practicePTESpoken English
04

Mindway Educationals

Model Town Road (opposite Passport Office) IELTS and French

Mindway Educationals sits on Model Town Road opposite the Passport Office, so it is easy to find even on a first visit. It has been running for well over a decade and lists IELTS alongside French classes.

The French option is useful if you are aiming for Canada and want to add a second language to your profile. If you only need IELTS, ask how much of the timetable is spent on Writing and Speaking feedback.

Address
Model Town Road, opposite Passport Office, Model Town, Ludhiana 141001 (confirm the exact address with the centre)
Fees
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IELTSFrench
05

Maple IELTS College

Model Town Extension Market IELTS with spoken and business English

Maple IELTS College occupies two floors in the Model Town Extension market, close to Gurdwara Baba Deep Singh. Besides IELTS, it runs spoken English, business English, personality development and French.

It suits students who need to build general fluency before moving on to exam practice. Ask whether there is a placement test so you are not put in a batch that is too fast or too slow for you.

Address
SCO 28, 1st and 2nd Floor, Model Town Extension Market, near Gurdwara Baba Deep Singh, Shastri Nagar, Ludhiana 141002
Fees
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IELTSSpoken EnglishBusiness EnglishFrench
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Lexington IELTS

Janakpuri, near Cheema Chowk IELTS, PTE and other admission tests

Lexington opened in 2016 in the Janakpuri main market near Cheema Chowk, in the older industrial part of the city. It covers IELTS and PTE and also lists TOEFL, SAT and GRE for students planning degree admissions.

Its location helps students from Janakpuri, Cheema Chowk, Dhandari and the GT Road side who would otherwise travel across town to Model Town. Contact numbers differ between listings, so confirm before visiting.

Address
958, 1st Floor, outside Street No. 6, Janakpuri Main Market, near Cheema Chowk, Ludhiana 141003
Fees
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IELTSPTETOEFLSATGRESpoken English
07

Elite School of English

Pakhowal Road, Sarabha Nagar IELTS with study abroad counselling

Elite School of English is on Pakhowal Road at the traffic lights opposite Hero Bakery, on the edge of Sarabha Nagar. Along with IELTS it offers spoken English, personality development and help with study abroad and visa applications.

Pakhowal Road is one of the city’s main coaching streets, so you can compare Elite with two or three neighbours in a single afternoon. That is a sensible way to judge the teaching before you commit.

Address
2nd and 3rd Floor, opposite Hero Bakery, Traffic Lights, Pakhowal Road, Sarabha Nagar, Ludhiana 141002
Fees
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Timing of classes
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Types of class
IELTSSpoken EnglishPersonality developmentStudy abroad counselling
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SIEC (Spirit of International Education and Careers)

Carnival Complex, Mall Road Test preparation with university admissions support

SIEC is a national study abroad consultancy with a Ludhiana office in the Carnival Shopping Complex on Mall Road, in Civil Lines. Its website lists IELTS, PTE, TOEFL and GRE preparation alongside university and visa applications.

It is worth a look if you want your coaching and your applications handled by the same team. Ask whether the IELTS trainer is based at this branch or teaches online from another office.

Address
3rd Floor, Carnival Shopping Complex, Mall Road, Civil Lines, Ludhiana 141001
Fees
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Timing of classes
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Types of class
IELTSPTETOEFLGREStudy abroad counselling
09

The English Villa

Ranjodh Park, Haibowal Kalan IELTS, PTE and interview preparation

The English Villa is a smaller centre in Ranjodh Park, Haibowal Kalan, in the north-west of the city. It offers IELTS and PTE together with spoken English, communication skills and interview preparation.

Haibowal is a long ride from the Model Town coaching belt, so this is a practical choice for students living in Haibowal, Jassian Road or Rishi Nagar. Ask how many full mock tests are included.

Address
10472/2, Street No. 4, Ranjodh Park, Haibowal Kalan, Ludhiana 141001 (confirm the exact address with the centre)
Fees
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IELTSPTESpoken EnglishInterview preparation
10

NexGeneration Education

Urban Estate Phase 2, Dugri IELTS coaching in Dugri

NexGeneration Education is listed in the Urban Estate Phase 2 market in Dugri, a large residential area in the south of Ludhiana. It gives families in Dugri, Shimlapuri and Pakhowal village an option close to home.

We could not confirm its full course list or fees from public sources. Visit, sit in on a class and ask for the fee and batch timings in writing before you enrol.

Address
SCO 63, Urban Estate Phase 2, Dugri, Ludhiana 141013 (confirm the exact address with the centre)
Fees
Contact the institute
Timing of classes
Contact the institute
Types of class
IELTS coaching (confirm batch options)
Section 2

Tips to Select the Best IELTS Coaching in Ludhiana

Ludhiana has IELTS centres on almost every main road, and many share a building with a visa agency. Use these checkpoints, the same ones we give every student we counsel, to find a centre that fits your target band, your module and your daily routine.

  1. 1

    Know your target band before you shop around

    Look up the IELTS requirement for your course, college and visa first. A Canadian college diploma, a UK degree and an Australian work visa can each ask for different scores. The target decides how long and how intensive your course should be.

  2. 2

    Pick Academic or General Training first

    Many Ludhiana candidates are applying for Canadian PR, work permits or spouse visas, which usually need General Training, while university applicants need Academic. Make sure the centre puts you in a batch for the right module.

  3. 3

    Compare centres on the same street

    Model Town Extension, Pakhowal Road and Feroze Gandhi Market each have several IELTS centres within walking distance. Visit two or three on the same day and compare the trainers, not the posters outside.

  4. 4

    Choose an area that fits your commute

    Ferozepur Road, Pakhowal Road and the Bharat Nagar Chowk area are slow at peak times. If you live in Dugri, Haibowal or near Cheema Chowk, a centre in your own area will make it far easier to attend every class.

  5. 5

    Sit in on a demo class

    A demo class shows you how the trainer explains, how quickly the class moves and whether students actually get to speak. Most centres will let you attend one free of charge.

  6. 6

    Ask who corrects your Writing

    Writing is where most students lose marks. Find out how many tasks are corrected each week, who corrects them and how detailed the feedback is.

  7. 7

    Insist on regular full mock tests

    A good course includes several full-length timed mocks, with your mistakes reviewed one by one. Ask how many are included in the fee.

  8. 8

    Ask about evening and weekend batches

    If you work in the family business, a factory office or a shop, ask about early morning, evening or Sunday batches before you enrol, not after.

  9. 9

    Practise on a computer

    IDP’s Ludhiana centre on Link Road runs the computer-delivered test. If you plan to sit there, practise typing your essays and reading on screen so nothing feels new on the day.

  10. 10

    Get every charge in writing

    Confirm the course fee, registration, material and mock test charges, and the refund rules, before you pay. Keep coaching and visa agency fees separate so you know what each one covers.

Section 3

IELTS Test Centres in Ludhiana

In India, IELTS tests are delivered by IDP. British Council stopped running IELTS tests in India in 2021, although it still co-owns the test. Ludhiana is an IDP test city, with a computer-delivered test centre at Tej Complex on Link Road, opposite Preet Palace Cinema near Model Town. If the dates you need are full, Jalandhar, Moga and Patiala are the nearest other test cities in Punjab. Always book through the official IDP IELTS India website.

Test dates, available slots and whether a centre offers the computer-delivered or paper-based test change often, so book early and plan your coaching to finish a few weeks before your test date.

Where to look for a test venue
  • LudhianaTest city
  • JalandharNearby
  • MogaNearby
  • PatialaNearby
British CouncilIDP
Section 4

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers to common questions about IELTS coaching, fees and the test centre in Ludhiana.

No single centre is best for everyone. Well-known options include IBT English Prep in Feroze Gandhi Market, Touchstone Educationals on Pakhowal Road, Shepherds Institute in Model Town, Maple IELTS College in Model Town Extension and Lexington IELTS near Cheema Chowk. Shortlist two or three near you, attend a demo class and compare feedback and mock tests.

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Plan Your Study Abroad Journey with Neethu's Study Abroad

Choosing a coaching centre is only the first step. The counsellors at Neethu's Study Abroad can help you shortlist the right country, university and course, plan your IELTS timeline around application deadlines, and guide you through admissions, scholarships and visas. Speak to the Neethu's Study Abroad team for a free counselling session.

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