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Nur-Sultan
450 km

British Council Kazakhstan - Park Inn by Radisson Hotel Astana

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April 26, 2025 General Training May 09, 2025 KZT 82000 DETAILS
April 26, 2025 Academic May 09, 2025 KZT 82000 DETAILS
May 03, 2025 Academic May 16, 2025 KZT 82000 DETAILS
May 08, 2025 Academic May 21, 2025 KZT 82000 DETAILS
May 08, 2025 General Training May 21, 2025 KZT 82000 DETAILS
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British Council Kazakhstan - Arman Business Centre

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April 25, 2025 General Training May 08, 2025 KZT 82000 DETAILS
April 25, 2025 Academic May 08, 2025 KZT 82000 DETAILS
April 26, 2025 General Training May 09, 2025 KZT 82000 DETAILS
April 26, 2025 Academic May 09, 2025 KZT 82000 DETAILS
April 27, 2025 General Training May 10, 2025 KZT 82000 DETAILS
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British Council Kazakhstan - Arman Business Centre (UKVI test location)

This test centre is specifically authorised by UK Visas and Immigration and offers the UKVI exam. Test dates are subject to availability. Please check real-time availability on the British Council Online Registration System.

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April 29, 2025 UKVI General Training May 12, 2025 KZT 93500 DETAILS
April 29, 2025 UKVI Academic May 12, 2025 KZT 93500 DETAILS
May 06, 2025 UKVI General Training May 19, 2025 KZT 93500 DETAILS
May 06, 2025 UKVI Academic May 19, 2025 KZT 93500 DETAILS
May 13, 2025 UKVI General Training May 26, 2025 KZT 93500 DETAILS
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British Council Kazakhstan - GSC Study

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April 25, 2025 Academic Global test date: please enquire
April 25, 2025 General Training Global test date: please enquire
May 02, 2025 Academic Global test date: please enquire
May 07, 2025 Academic Global test date: please enquire
May 07, 2025 General Training Global test date: please enquire
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British Council Kazakhstan - Maksut Narikbayev University

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April 25, 2025 Academic Global test date: please enquire
April 25, 2025 General Training Global test date: please enquire
May 02, 2025 Academic Global test date: please enquire
May 07, 2025 Academic Global test date: please enquire
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British Council Kazakhstan - Quantum Stem School

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August 02, 2025 Academic August 15, 2025 KZT 82000 DETAILS
August 09, 2025 Academic August 22, 2025 KZT 82000 DETAILS
April 25, 2025 General Training Global test date: please enquire
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May 02, 2025 Academic Global test date: please enquire
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Karagandy
462 km

British Council Kazakhstan - NIS Karagandy

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May 17, 2025 General Training May 30, 2025 KZT 82000 DETAILS
May 17, 2025 Academic May 30, 2025 KZT 82000 DETAILS
June 14, 2025 General Training June 27, 2025 KZT 82000 DETAILS
June 14, 2025 Academic June 27, 2025 KZT 82000 DETAILS
April 25, 2025 Academic Global test date: please enquire
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Turkestan
545 km

British Council Kazakhstan - Bilim Innovation School

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May 17, 2025 General Training May 30, 2025 KZT 82000 DETAILS
May 17, 2025 Academic May 30, 2025 KZT 82000 DETAILS
June 28, 2025 Academic July 11, 2025 KZT 82000 DETAILS
June 28, 2025 General Training July 11, 2025 KZT 82000 DETAILS
July 19, 2025 General Training August 01, 2025 KZT 82000 DETAILS
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Shymkent
676 km

British Council Kazakhstan - Cambridge Line school

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April 26, 2025 General Training May 09, 2025 KZT 82000 DETAILS
April 26, 2025 Academic May 09, 2025 KZT 82000 DETAILS
May 24, 2025 General Training June 06, 2025 KZT 82000 DETAILS
May 24, 2025 Academic June 06, 2025 KZT 82000 DETAILS
June 21, 2025 Academic July 04, 2025 KZT 82000 DETAILS
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British Council Kazakhstan - Shymkent Miras

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April 26, 2025 General Training May 09, 2025 KZT 82000 DETAILS
April 26, 2025 Academic May 09, 2025 KZT 82000 DETAILS
April 27, 2025 General Training May 10, 2025 KZT 82000 DETAILS
April 27, 2025 Academic May 10, 2025 KZT 82000 DETAILS
May 03, 2025 General Training May 16, 2025 KZT 82000 DETAILS
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Other test centres in or nearby Kazakhstan

There is one British Council test centre in Kazakhstans capital Astana. In 2017, the average IELTS score of test takers in Kazakhstan was 6.01. According to our database, there are 3 universities in Kazakhstan that accept the IELTS test. The average IELTS score requirement for organisations accepting IELTS in Kazakhstan is 6.8.To study in English at one of the universities in Kazakhstan, you may need a proof of English proficiency. There are several standardised English tests that you can take to proof your English level, such as the PTE (Pearson Test of English), TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language), CAE (Cambridge Advanced English) and IELTS (International English Language Testing System), offered by British Council and IDP. IELTS is the most popular of these tests, with British Council offering more than 1000 test locations and being accepted by more than 11,500 organisations world-wide.

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1. United Kingdom

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2. Germany

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3. United States

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4. Netherlands

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5. Canada

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6. Italy

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7. France

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8. Spain

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9. Switzerland

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10. Norway

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Frequently asked questions about IELTS in Kazakhstan

How much does the IELTS exam cost in Kazakhstan?

The IELTS test in Kazakhstan costs between KZT 71000 and KZT 87000. Please note that you may need to make extra costs such as transportation or accomodation if you need to travel to a city to take IELTS. See our article on IELTS costs how to save money on your IELTS test.

How can I apply for IELTS in Kazakhstan?

First make sure that you apply for the right type of IELTS. The IELTS exam is offered as Academic or a General Training variant. The Academic variant is for studying abroad and the General Training if you want to migrate to an English-speaking country and work there, or if you plan to attend a secondary school. Applying for all variants of IELTS in Kazakhstan can be done by following this link to the official IELTS registration website .

Is IELTS for UKVI available for people from Kazakhstan?

If you plan to study or work in the United Kingdom, you need IELTS for UKVI. The UK Home Office has authorized the Secure English language exams (SELT) IELTS for UKVI Academic and General Training and IELTS Life Skills for visa applications to the UK coming from Kazakhstan. Read more on the different types of IELTS in our article

Which test center in Kazakhstan is the best to take the IELTS exam?

There is no "best test center" in Kazakhstan , all of them are equally good. The IELTS test is a standardized test that is conducted in exactly the same way on different locations. So, it doesn't really matter which test center you will go, you will always get the same high quality experience. Go directly to test centers in Kazakhstan to find a test centers that is most convenient for you.

When will IELTS exams start in Kazakhstan?

IELTS exams in Kazakhstan are conducted through the whole year. You can find all dates for IELTS exams in Kazakhstan on the official IELTS registration website .

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