Book your IELTS test

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.

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.

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

What you need to book

1. A valid identification document. When you register, you’ll need to upload a scan of your ID (passport or national ID card). It must be valid at the time of booking and on the test day. If you're under 18, your parents will also need to complete the Parent consent for candidates under 18 form. IELTS is not recommended for anyone under 16.  

   - If you register using your ID card which Uzbekistan started issuing from 1 January 2021, please make sure that the full name you insert into the registration form is totally identical to the one indicated on the front side of your ID including apostrophes. 

   - Please keep in mind that if you apply for any international university, we recommend to get registered with your international passport details to avoid any misunderstanding with a different spelling of the name and surname in ID and international passport.

2. Make the payment.

   Payment can be made through any bank in the Republic of Uzbekistan to the following bank details:

   Account name: The British Council Office;
   Bank name: KDB Bank Uzbekistan Head Office;
   INN: 207066588;
   Account number: 2029 6000 9048 4475 4001;
   MFO: 00842

   We accept payments into our bank account from the following:
   

    - Payme, Click, Xazna and Uzum online payment services. Click on the name of the service to download payment tutorial.

   - Direct debit from your bank

   - Cash (at the cash desk of a bank)

   When paying through our Bank

   Yunusabad branch of JSC "KDB Bank Uzbekistan" (Yunusabad branch of JSC KDB Bank Uzbekistan, Minor 77, Tashkent, tel.: 78 1206141) accepts payment in cash from 09.30 to 16.00 (lunchtime from 14.00 to 15.00). When paying, you must have the original passport with you.

   When paying by UZS debit cards

   Yunusabad branch of JSC "KDB Bank Uzbekistan" accepts payment through UZS debit cards from 09.30 to 16.00 (lunch break from 14.00 to 15.00). When paying, you must have the original passport with you.

   When paying for another person, you must have the original of the payer's passport. In this case, the payer must be the owner of a debit card.

   When paying at the end of the month

   On the penultimate business day of the month, the Bank accepts payments through UZS DUET cards until 13.00. The bank does not accept payments via UZS cards DUET on the last business day of the month. Please note that the Bank may not be able to accept payments in cash and via UZS debit cards on the first business day of the month if the last day of the previous month was a working day.

   In the receipt, please write the following: [IELTS / surname / city / date of the test].

   To make any of the above payments you must quote your registration Reference Number in all reference fields of the receipt. Your reference number is a 15 digit number that starts with UZ, you will get in your "IELTS Application Summary" - an automated message which will be sent to you once you register on our website.

   When paying by Visa or MasterCard:

   You can also make a payment to our USD account if you are paying by your Visa or MasterCard card or from any overseas accounts:

   KDB Uzbekistan CJSC Yunus Abad branch 

   The British Council Office    

   Account: 2029 6840 6048 4475 4001

   Bank code: 00842

   SWIFT code: KODBUZ22 

   INN: 207066588 

   Payment should be made within 3 working days after your registration. Failure to quote your registration reference number may delay your application process; this may lead to a change from your preferred test date or cancellation of your registration.

   Please keep the receipt for your future reference, you don't need to send it to us. If you haven't uploaded your passport copy please send it to info@britishcouncil.uz

   Online payment is made in pounds sterling directly at the time of registration.

   We accept international bank cards VISA and MasterCard, issued by foreign banks.

Important registration information for IELTS on paper

If you’re not officially a resident in Uzbekistan, 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 Uzbekistan nationality?

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

Acceptable proof of residence includes:

All foreign citizens except for Turkmenistan, Ukraine, Belarus, Russia and Kosovo are obliged to provide the following documents to proceed registration to IELTS on Paper.

• Visa (90 days and over)
• Residence permit
• Temporary registration certificate (90 days and over)
• Permanent registration

After you have booked your test

You will receive emails confirming:

• the start time of your test and the venue address

• your Speaking Test date

• 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.