Test centers in Uzbekistan

IELTS in Uzbekistan can be booked through an official IELTS provider, such as the British Council or IDP.

1. Confirm which IELTS you need

   Check the requirement of the university, employer, professional body or immigration authority. Then choose between:

   • IELTS Academic: commonly required for university study and professional registration.
   • IELTS General Training: commonly used for migration, work and study below degree level.
   • IELTS for UKVI: required only for particular UK visa routes.
   RuleDo not choose a test only by its name. The organisation receiving your result decides which test it accepts.

2. Choose a provider and test location

   • Open the British Council Uzbekistan or IDP IELTS booking system.
   • Choose your city, an available date and a test session.
   • Check the venue before paying, especially if you will travel from another city.

3. Prepare your identification

   • You need a valid identification document.
   • British Council Uzbekistan currently accepts a valid passport or national ID card for standard IELTS registration.
   • IDP advises candidates to use the valid identification accepted by their test centre.
   • Upload a clear copy when the booking system asks for it.
   • Use exactly the same personal details as shown on your identification document.

4. Complete the application

   Enter your:

   • full name
   • date of birth
   • identification details
   • email address
   • telephone number

   Check every detail before you submit. Your identification details matter, because your identity is checked again on test day.

5. Pay

   • Follow the payment instructions of the provider you chose.
   • British Council Uzbekistan supports several local payment methods and bank payment, as well as eligible card payments.
   • IDP's booking process also takes you through payment as part of the booking.
   • Keep your receipt and booking confirmation.

6. Check your confirmation

   After your booking is confirmed, check:

   • test date
   • arrival and check-in information
   • test venue
   • Speaking date and time
   • the identification document registered to the booking
   RuleDo not rely on the date you remember choosing. Use the final confirmation from your provider.

Payment methods and documents are explained in detail on the Registration page.

A checklist for the day of your test.

1. Bring the correct identification

   • Bring the same identification document you used for your booking.
   • If your document changes before the test, contact the test centre before test day.
   ImportantA different or invalid document can stop you from taking the test.

2. Arrive before your start time

   • Follow the arrival and check-in time stated in your booking confirmation.
   • Allow extra time for transport and for finding the venue.
   ImportantIf you arrive late, you can be refused entry to the test.

3. Store your belongings

   • Phones, smart watches and other electronic devices must not stay with you in the test room.
   • Switch them off and leave them in the belongings area or locker.
   • Do not use any electronic device during the test.

4. Stationery

   • For IELTS on computer, the test centre provides the materials you need.
   • British Council Uzbekistan currently supplies the pen you need and does not allow your own stationery in the test room.
   • IDP states that computer-test candidates are given pens and paper.
   • Follow the instructions at your venue.

5. Water

   • If you bring water, use a transparent bottle and follow the centre's instructions. IDP's rules ask for a bottle without a label.

6. During the test

   • Listening, Reading and Writing are taken one after another.
   • If you have a problem with the equipment or the instructions, raise your hand and tell an invigilator immediately.
   ImportantDo not wait until the test has finished to report a problem.

7. Speaking

   • Check your Speaking appointment in your booking confirmation.
   • Depending on the provider and the schedule, Speaking may be on a different time or day from the Listening, Reading and Writing session.
   • Bring the same identification document to your Speaking test too.