Take an IELTS test in or nearby Kazakhstan

Explore the most popular universities and programmes to study abroad in Kazakhstan.

Continue reading


Nur-Sultan
450 km

British Council test location / Astana

Test dates are subject to availability. Please check real-time availability on the British Council Online Registration System.

More information

  Test date Type Results by Test fee

British Council Kazakhstan - Park Inn by Radisson Hotel Astana

Test dates are subject to availability. Please check real-time availability on the British Council Online Registration System.

More information

  Test date Type Results by Test fee
January 04, 2025 General Training January 17, 2025 KZT 82000 DETAILS
January 04, 2025 Academic January 17, 2025 KZT 82000 DETAILS
January 25, 2025 Academic February 07, 2025 KZT 82000 DETAILS
January 16, 2025 General Training January 29, 2025 KZT 82000 DETAILS
January 16, 2025 Academic January 29, 2025 KZT 82000 DETAILS

British Council test location / Astana / Kazakh National Law University (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.

More information

  Test date Type Results by Test fee

British Council Kazakhstan - Arman Business Centre

Test dates are subject to availability. Please check real-time availability on the British Council Online Registration System.

More information

  Test date Type Results by Test fee

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.

More information

  Test date Type Results by Test fee

British Council Kazakhstan - Riviera School

Test dates are subject to availability. Please check real-time availability on the British Council Online Registration System.

More information

  Test date Type Results by Test fee
Karagandy
462 km

British Council Kazakhstan - NIS Karagandy

Test dates are subject to availability. Please check real-time availability on the British Council Online Registration System.

More information

  Test date Type Results by Test fee
Shymkent
676 km

British Council Kazakhstan - Cambridge Line school

Test dates are subject to availability. Please check real-time availability on the British Council Online Registration System.

More information

  Test date Type Results by Test fee
January 25, 2025 Academic February 07, 2025 KZT 82000 DETAILS

British Council Kazakhstan - Shymkent Miras

Test dates are subject to availability. Please check real-time availability on the British Council Online Registration System.

More information

  Test date Type Results by Test fee
Petropavl
757 km

British Council Kazakhstan - SKU Petropavlovsk

Test dates are subject to availability. Please check real-time availability on the British Council Online Registration System.

More information

  Test date Type Results by Test fee

Other test centres in or nearby Kazakhstan

  • Interpress Exam Centre Astana
  • InterPress Exams Centre / Astana (UKVI test location)
  • InterPress Exams Centre Karagandy
  • 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.

    10 most popular study destinations for students in Kazakhstan

    Student insurance for students stuying in Kazakhstan

    Aon To make sure students in Kazakhstan have access to the best insurance out there, Studyportals found a reliable partner in Aon. You can easily get advise and insight in costs based on your personal needs.


    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 .

    Test your English language proficiency

    Book an IELTS test