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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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 25, 2026 | Academic | May 08, 2026 | KZT 95460 DETAILS | |
| April 25, 2026 | General Training | May 08, 2026 | KZT 95460 DETAILS | |
| June 13, 2026 | Academic | June 26, 2026 | KZT 95460 DETAILS | |
| June 13, 2026 | General Training | June 26, 2026 | KZT 95460 DETAILS | |
| August 29, 2026 | General Training | September 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 17, 2026 | UKVI Academic | March 30, 2026 | KZT 110250 DETAILS | |
| March 17, 2026 | UKVI General Training | March 30, 2026 | KZT 110250 DETAILS | |
| March 24, 2026 | UKVI General Training | April 06, 2026 | KZT 110250 DETAILS | |
| March 24, 2026 | UKVI Academic | April 06, 2026 | KZT 110250 DETAILS | |
| March 31, 2026 | UKVI General Training | April 13, 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 17, 2026 | General Training | March 30, 2026 | KZT 95460 DETAILS | |
| March 17, 2026 | Academic | March 30, 2026 | KZT 95460 DETAILS | |
| March 18, 2026 | Academic | March 31, 2026 | KZT 95460 DETAILS | |
| March 18, 2026 | General Training | March 31, 2026 | KZT 95460 DETAILS | |
| March 19, 2026 | General Training | April 01, 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 21, 2026 | Academic | April 03, 2026 | KZT 95460 DETAILS | |
| March 21, 2026 | General Training | April 03, 2026 | KZT 95460 DETAILS | |
| April 04, 2026 | Academic | April 17, 2026 | KZT 95460 DETAILS | |
| April 11, 2026 | Academic | April 24, 2026 | KZT 95460 DETAILS | |
| April 11, 2026 | General Training | April 24, 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 25, 2026 | Academic | May 08, 2026 | KZT 95460 DETAILS | |
| April 25, 2026 | General Training | May 08, 2026 | KZT 95460 DETAILS | |
| May 16, 2026 | Academic | May 29, 2026 | KZT 95460 DETAILS | |
| June 06, 2026 | Academic | June 19, 2026 | KZT 95460 DETAILS | |
| June 06, 2026 | General Training | June 19, 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 21, 2026 | Academic | April 03, 2026 | KZT 95460 DETAILS | |
| March 21, 2026 | General Training | April 03, 2026 | KZT 95460 DETAILS | |
| April 18, 2026 | Academic | May 01, 2026 | KZT 95460 DETAILS | |
| April 18, 2026 | General Training | May 01, 2026 | KZT 95460 DETAILS | |
| May 16, 2026 | General Training | May 29, 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 21, 2026 | Academic | April 03, 2026 | KZT 95460 DETAILS | |
| March 21, 2026 | General Training | April 03, 2026 | KZT 95460 DETAILS | |
| March 28, 2026 | Academic | April 10, 2026 | KZT 95460 DETAILS | |
| March 28, 2026 | General Training | April 10, 2026 | KZT 95460 DETAILS | |
| April 04, 2026 | Academic | April 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.
| Test date | Type | Results by | Test fee | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 25, 2026 | Academic | May 08, 2026 | KZT 95460 DETAILS | |
| April 26, 2026 | General Training | May 09, 2026 | KZT 95460 DETAILS | |
| April 26, 2026 | Academic | May 09, 2026 | KZT 95460 DETAILS | |
| June 13, 2026 | Academic | June 26, 2026 | KZT 95460 DETAILS | |
| June 14, 2026 | Academic | June 27, 2026 | KZT 95460 DETAILS |
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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