Frequently Asked Questions

The Institute of Career Development (ICD) is an education and professional development institute in Pakistan offering international exams, exam preparation, English language programmes, and professional training for teachers and career-focused learners. ICD has been working with adult learners since 2008

ICD offers exam registration and preparation, English language courses, Cambridge teaching qualifications, teacher training programmes, and professional development courses. Its exam-related offerings include tests such as PTE, TOEFL, IELTS, TKT, Linguaskill, Cambridge English qualifications and Pearson VUE examinations.

Yes. Depending on the programme, ICD provides exam registration/test-centre services as well as preparation and training to help candidates prepare for their chosen examination.

A minimum of C1 to join Pre-CELTA. Note that CELTA itself requires a considerably higher level for non-native speakers (CEFR C1/C2, or IELTS 7.5+) — Pre-CELTA is designed to help you build up to that standard.

Yes. ICD offers face-to-face programmes alongside online and blended options. Availability depends on the course and location.

Yes. Preparation is not necessarily a requirement for registering for an exam. However, ICD also offers preparation and training programmes for candidates who want structured support before their examination.

Where you complete an examination or qualification awarded by an external awarding organisation such as Cambridge or Pearson, the certificate is issued according to that organisation's certification process. ICD also provides its own training programmes, for which certification depends on the specific course.