IELTS test dates, fees and locations

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

• credit or debit card (SWIFT)
• Kaspi application 
• bank transfer
• via one of our partners 

Check more details here. 

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.

Our IELTS test fee includes exclusive preparation materials, free practice tests and much more.

Our carefully assorted preparation resources provide you with comprehensive study materials, tips and strategies to help you succeed. Additionally, you will have access to free practice tests to help you assess your progress and familiarise yourself with the test format.

Before you book or travel to a British Council IELTS testing point, you’ll need to have the following items ready:

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.

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, we will confirm the following information by email:

• the start time of your test 
• where you will take your test (including testing point address)
• your Speaking test date and time
• your access to IELTS Ready Premium

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