You can take your test at one of our official test centres on paper or on a computer. All you need is a valid identification document and choose the most convenient way of payment for you.

Test type Fee (KZT) Available test dates

IELTS Academic and General Training – Paper Test

 95,460 Book now

IELTS Academic and General Training – Computer Test

 95,460 Book now

IELTS for UKVI Academic and General Training – Computer Test

 110,250 Book now

IELTS for UKVI Life Skills (A1 and B1) – Computer Test

 87,400 Book now

The British Council cannot accept payments made from banks (or other financial institutions) sanctioned by the UK or any other relevant jurisdiction. Where the British Council discovers evidence of payment from a sanctioned bank and/or sanctioned financial institution we will freeze all funds related to that payment and will be unable to deliver the service for which the payment was intended. Please therefore ensure that you do not make payments from an account in a sanctioned bank and/or sanctioned financial institution.

You can make the payment when you complete your online registration with one of the following:

Check more details here.

What does the fee include? Our IELTS test fee includes exclusive preparation materials, free practice tests and much more.

Please note

When registering for IELTS you can choose between two test delivery models – In-person or Video Call Speaking (VCS).

In-person is the standard face-to-face IELTS speaking test. VideoCall Speaking (VCS) is a system which enables the delivery of the IELTS speaking test through a secure video connection over the Internet. This allows candidates to interact remotely with their examiner. 

The actual speaking test remains the same, but the mode of delivery is online. 

Please be informed that the test centre may change the speaking test delivery model. You will be notified accordingly if the delivery model of your test is changed. If this happens and you would like to apply for a refund or transfer please see this policy for more information.

 

What you need to book your test

  1. A valid identification document. When you register, you’ll need to upload a scan of your ID. It must be valid at the time of booking and on the test day. IELTS is not recommended for anyone under 16.  

  2. A bank card. You can pay through our online booking system using Visa/MasterCard during registration or via bank transfer in cash after the registration. Alternatively, you can also pay by using kaspi payment system - click here to find out more. Find out more about available dates and fees and locations.

Important registration information for IELTS on paper

If you’re not officially a resident in Kazakhstan, you will not be able to sit an IELTS on paper test. However, you can still take the test on computer so please do choose that option.

Already booked an IELTS on Paper test and you do not hold Kazakhstan nationality?

You will need to show proof of residence by email at least three days before your test date.

Acceptable proof of residence includes:

  • A valid Visa (stating purpose, length of visa and expiry date) stamped in the passport. 
  • Residence permit. 
  • Temporary residence permit (that must be valid for at least three consecutive months).

After you have booked your test

You will receive emails confirming:

  • the date and start time of your Listening, Reading, Writing test and the venue address
  • the date of your Speaking test and the venue address
  • your access to IELTS Ready Premium.

More information about the test

Download and read our Information for Candidates to learn everything you need to know about the format, the different exam components and test results.

IELTS terms and conditions

Read the terms and conditions for taking IELTS with the British Council.