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British Council Kazakhstan - Bilim Innovation School
Test dates are subject to availability. Please check real-time availability on the British Council Online Registration System.
| Test date | Type | Results by | Test fee | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 29, 2026 | General Training | September 11, 2026 | KZT 95460 DETAILS | |
| August 29, 2026 | Academic | September 11, 2026 | KZT 95460 DETAILS | |
| October 31, 2026 | Academic | November 13, 2026 | KZT 95460 DETAILS | |
| October 31, 2026 | General Training | November 13, 2026 | KZT 95460 DETAILS | |
| November 28, 2026 | Academic | December 11, 2026 | KZT 95460 DETAILS |
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.
| Test date | Type | Results by | Test fee | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 23, 2026 | UKVI General Training | July 06, 2026 | KZT 110250 DETAILS | |
| June 23, 2026 | UKVI Academic | July 06, 2026 | KZT 110250 DETAILS | |
| June 30, 2026 | UKVI General Training | July 13, 2026 | KZT 110250 DETAILS | |
| June 30, 2026 | UKVI Academic | July 13, 2026 | KZT 110250 DETAILS | |
| July 07, 2026 | UKVI General Training | July 20, 2026 | KZT 110250 DETAILS |
British Council Kazakhstan - Arman Business Centre
Test dates are subject to availability. Please check real-time availability on the British Council Online Registration System.
| Test date | Type | Results by | Test fee | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 17, 2026 | Academic | June 30, 2026 | KZT 95460 DETAILS | |
| June 17, 2026 | General Training | June 30, 2026 | KZT 95460 DETAILS | |
| June 18, 2026 | Academic | July 01, 2026 | KZT 95460 DETAILS | |
| June 18, 2026 | General Training | July 01, 2026 | KZT 95460 DETAILS | |
| June 19, 2026 | Academic | July 02, 2026 | KZT 95460 DETAILS |
British Council Kazakhstan - Maksut Narikbayev University
Test dates are subject to availability. Please check real-time availability on the British Council Online Registration System.
| Test date | Type | Results by | Test fee |
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British Council Kazakhstan - Quantum Stem School
Test dates are subject to availability. Please check real-time availability on the British Council Online Registration System.
| Test date | Type | Results by | Test fee | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 27, 2026 | Academic | July 10, 2026 | KZT 95460 DETAILS |
British Council Kazakhstan - Canada House
Test dates are subject to availability. Please check real-time availability on the British Council Online Registration System.
| Test date | Type | Results by | Test fee |
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British Council Kazakhstan - Coventry University
Test dates are subject to availability. Please check real-time availability on the British Council Online Registration System.
| Test date | Type | Results by | Test fee | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 20, 2026 | General Training | July 03, 2026 | KZT 95460 DETAILS | |
| June 20, 2026 | Academic | July 03, 2026 | KZT 95460 DETAILS |
British Council Kazakhstan - Karaganda Upgrade School
Test dates are subject to availability. Please check real-time availability on the British Council Online Registration System.
| Test date | Type | Results by | Test fee | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 20, 2026 | General Training | July 03, 2026 | KZT 95460 DETAILS | |
| June 20, 2026 | Academic | July 03, 2026 | KZT 95460 DETAILS |
British Council Kazakhstan - Shymkent Miras
Test dates are subject to availability. Please check real-time availability on the British Council Online Registration System.
| Test date | Type | Results by | Test fee | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 20, 2026 | General Training | July 03, 2026 | KZT 95460 DETAILS | |
| June 20, 2026 | Academic | July 03, 2026 | KZT 95460 DETAILS | |
| June 27, 2026 | Academic | July 10, 2026 | KZT 95460 DETAILS | |
| June 27, 2026 | General Training | July 10, 2026 | KZT 95460 DETAILS | |
| July 04, 2026 | Academic | July 17, 2026 | KZT 95460 DETAILS |
British Council Kazakhstan - Sunkar School
Test dates are subject to availability. Please check real-time availability on the British Council Online Registration System.
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About Kazakhstan
There are several British Council test centres in Kazakhstan's capital Astana. Besides the capital, there are several other IELTS test centres across the country.
IELTS data
Several universities in Kazakhstan require IELTS as proof of English proficiency to enrol in an English-taught programme
- Lowest IELTS score required: 5.0
- Highest IELTS score required: 7.0
- Average IELTS score required: 6.2
- Number of universities accepting IELTS: 12
- Number of studies accepting IELTS: 126
Background of Kazakhstan
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English requirements in Kazakhstan
To study in English at one of the universities in Kazakhstan you may need proof of English proficiency. There are several standardised English tests that you can take to prove 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 1,000 test locations and being accepted by more than 11,500 organisations worldwide.
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