English Language Tests

The Cardiff University Kazakhstan English Language Test is accepted as proof of English proficiency for our Foundation and Degree programmes.

Register for the English Test

All programmes at Cardiff University Kazakhstan are taught in English and have English language requirements ranging from an IELTS score of 6.0 (with no component below 5.5) for the Foundation Year, through to 6.5 (with no component below 5.5) for undergraduate and postgraduate degrees.

A variety of English language qualifications are accepted as proof of language proficiency, including IELTS and TOEFL. In addition, we offer our own examination- the Cardiff University Kazakhstan English Language Test.

This test is only available to students who have submitted an application to study with us.

The test consists of two parts:

  1. A written test completed in-person either on our campus in Astana or at test locations in Almaty and Shymkent.
  2. A spoken test that will take place online.

Both parts of the test must be booked at the same time. There is an administration fee of KZT 10,000, which is non-refundable and must be paid within 24 hours of booking. The payment link is sent with your booking confirmation.

Written Test dates

DateCityVenue
18 April 2026ShymkentSeitzhan School
25 April 2026Almaty Shokan Ualikhanov School
25 April 2026AstanaCardiff University Kazakhstan
25 April 2026AstanaCardiff University Kazakhstan
23 May 2026AstanaCardiff University Kazakhstan
23 May 2026AstanaCardiff University Kazakhstan

The Speaking Test should be booked for the same month as the written test.

Speaking Test dates

DateWritten test date
20 April 2026Any date in April 2026
27 April 2026Any date in April 2026
28 April 2026Any date in April 2026
26 May 2026Any date in May 2026

Register for the English Test

If you have any questions about the Cardiff University Kazakhstan English Language Test, please contact us on admissionskz@cardiff.edu.kz