IELTS Examiners

You will need:

• an undergraduate degree or a qualification which can be demonstrated to be equivalent to an undergraduate degree
• a recognised qualification in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) or recognised equivalent as part of a recognised university award course
• at least 3 years’ full time (or the equivalent part time) relevant TESOL teaching experience (minimum one year post-certificate level qualification). The majority of this teaching experience must relate to adult students (16 years and over).

The required professional attributes and interpersonal skills:

• an applicant maybe required to submit valid full IELTS Academic test result (TRF) with the band score of 9 
• examiners must be the equivalent of an IELTS Band 9 – this is an ‘Expert User’ on the IELTS Band Scale
• an applicant is required to be based in Almaty or Astana or Atyrau
• an applicant is required to be available for work from Monday to Friday
• an applicant is required be available for short trips to other regions of Kazakhstan within 3-4 days.

Additional information:

• cost of the training: 106 250 KZT
• closing date for applications: 11.09.2017 inclusive
• shortlisting results are available within 2 weeks after closing date
• the training will be taking place in Almaty in September 2017 (the date will be confirmed later).

In order to apply, please read the “Guide for Applicants to IELTS Examiner Recruitment” and the “Examiner Minimum Professional Requirements” and download and fill in the application form with photocopies of the required certificates and diplomas along with Reference Request Letter from the "Application Pack" below. 

If you feel you meet these requirements, please send us your documents via e-mail for shortlisting.

Contact us

For more information on the Minimum Professional Requirements and an application form, please contact exams@kz.britishcouncil.org.