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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 | |
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| 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 | |
| November 28, 2026 | General Training | December 11, 2026 | KZT 95460 DETAILS | |
| December 26, 2026 | General Training | January 08, 2027 | 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 | |
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| September 22, 2026 | UKVI General Training | October 05, 2026 | KZT 110250 DETAILS | |
| September 22, 2026 | UKVI Academic | October 05, 2026 | KZT 110250 DETAILS | |
| September 29, 2026 | UKVI General Training | October 12, 2026 | KZT 110250 DETAILS | |
| September 29, 2026 | UKVI Academic | October 12, 2026 | KZT 110250 DETAILS | |
| October 06, 2026 | UKVI Academic | October 19, 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 20, 2026 | General Training | October 03, 2026 | KZT 95460 DETAILS | |
| September 20, 2026 | Academic | October 03, 2026 | KZT 95460 DETAILS | |
| September 22, 2026 | General Training | October 05, 2026 | KZT 95460 DETAILS | |
| September 22, 2026 | Academic | October 05, 2026 | KZT 95460 DETAILS | |
| September 23, 2026 | General Training | October 06, 2026 | KZT 95460 DETAILS |
British Council Kazakhstan - Maksut Narikbayev University
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British Council Kazakhstan - Quantum Stem School
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British Council Kazakhstan - Canada House
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British Council Kazakhstan - Coventry University
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British Council Kazakhstan - Karaganda Upgrade School
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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 | |
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| September 26, 2026 | General Training | October 09, 2026 | KZT 95460 DETAILS | |
| September 26, 2026 | Academic | October 09, 2026 | KZT 95460 DETAILS | |
| October 03, 2026 | Academic | October 16, 2026 | KZT 95460 DETAILS | |
| October 03, 2026 | General Training | October 16, 2026 | KZT 95460 DETAILS | |
| October 10, 2026 | General Training | October 23, 2026 | KZT 95460 DETAILS |
British Council Kazakhstan - Sunkar School
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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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1. United Kingdom
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