Join us in welcoming our three newest IH affiliates: International House Lahore, International House Islamabad and International House Karachi.
These schools joining IH marks an exciting expansion of the IH network into Pakistan, a country of over 250 million people, where more than 60% of the population is under 30. With a rapidly growing demand for high-quality education and teacher training, the affiliation of IH schools in Pakistan represents a significant step in strengthening English language education and teacher development across the region.
Leaders in Teacher Training
Also known as the Institute of Career Development (ICD), the schools have been pioneers in English language teaching and teacher training since their founding in 2008. Over the past decade, ICD has built a strong reputation for delivering quality education and supporting professional development for adult learners across Pakistan.
IH Islamabad, IH Lahore, and IH Karachi are now the only centres in Pakistan offering the internationally recognised Cambridge CELTA and DELTA qualifications – a milestone achievement that underscores their commitment to excellence in teacher education.
Their course portfolio includes:
- General English courses
- Cambridge CELTA, DELTA and TKT
- IELTS and other exam preparation courses
- Professional development and teacher training programmes
The schools also serve as authorised test centres for major international exams including Cambridge English, Pearson VUE, TOEFL, GRE, LanguageCert, PSI Skills for English, and OET.
A Shared Commitment to Quality and Development
The core values and principles of ICD align very well with IH’s objectives. Teacher development and continuing professional development are clearly at the heart of both organisations.
“The level of quality of ICD is undeniable,” noted Emma Hoyle, Managing Director of IH World Organisation. “It is a very professional school run by a dedicated team who are passionate about language education. We are delighted to welcome these schools into the network – they will be a real asset to the IH brand.”
The new IH schools adopt a holistic approach to teacher training, supporting educators not only through qualifications like CELTA and DELTA, but also through recruitment opportunities, professional networking, alumni engagement, and ongoing training via webinars and face-to-face events.
The Benefits of Affiliation
As part of the IH network, the schools will benefit from IHWO’s international recognition, quality assurance systems, and access to a global community of education professionals. This affiliation will also strengthen their visibility among private and corporate clients, helping to expand their reach and enhance the recognition of their exam and training services.
“We are thrilled to join International House World Organisation, a network that fundamentally shares our deep commitment to quality and teacher development,” reflected Dr Osamah Qureshi, Director of ICD. “Since 2008, ICD has been a pioneer in English language education, and this affiliation is the ultimate validation of our efforts. With our three centres in Lahore, Islamabad, and Karachi now part of IH, we are uniquely positioned to leverage IH’s global recognition to meet the rapidly growing demand for high-quality language training, teaching qualifications and professional development courses across Pakistan.”
