- Fee (Bishkek)
- KGS 22,000
- Fee (Osh)
- KGS 24,000
- IELTS for UKVI
- KGS 21,000
- Centres
- 2
IELTS fee in Kyrgyzstan
| Test | Bishkek (Academia Education Center) | Osh (Kurmanzhan Datka Lyceum) |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS on computer (Academic or General Training) | KGS 22,000 | KGS 24,000 |
| IELTS for UKVI on computer | KGS 21,000 | Not listed |
ielts.org lists two IELTS centres in Kyrgyzstan, both run with the British Council and both on computer with One Skill Retake: Academia Education Center on Bokonbaev Street in Bishkek, which is UKVI-approved, and its centre at the Kurmanzhan Datka lyceum in Osh. ielts.org lists no IDP centre in Kyrgyzstan.
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Practice IELTS Academic →The band each destination needs
| Route | IELTS | PTE equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom: Skilled Worker, degree-level study | IELTS for UKVI 5.5 each (B2) | PTE Academic UKVI 59 each |
| Australia: Competent English (skilled visa eligibility) | IELTS 6.0 each | PTE 47 / 48 / 51 / 54 (L/R/W/S) |
| Australia: Proficient English (+10 points) | IELTS 7.0 each | PTE 58 / 59 / 69 / 76 |
| Canada: Express Entry CLB 7 | IELTS General 6.0 each | PTE Core L60 · R60 · W69 · S68 |
Australia's Proficient English (IELTS 7.0 each) adds 10 points and Superior (8.0 each) adds 20, achieved within three years of the visa application. Canada accepts only IELTS General Training for Express Entry, and the result must be under two years old. UK universities usually ask 6.0 to 6.5 for undergraduate and 6.5 to 7.0 for postgraduate study. The United States sets no IELTS or PTE score for the student visa: each university sets its own, and some do not accept PTE at all.
What universities ask for
| Institution / programme | IELTS Academic | PTE Academic |
|---|---|---|
| American University of Central Asia (Bishkek) | Accepted; minimum not stated | Not listed |
| University of Toronto (Canada), undergraduate | 6.5, no band below 6.0 | 65, no part below 60 |
| UNSW Sydney (Australia), engineering | 6.5, 6.0 in each | 64, 54 in each |
| UNSW Sydney (Australia), business | 7.0, 6.0 in each | 65, 54 in each |
| University of Bristol (UK), Profile E programmes | 6.5, 6.0 in each | 67, 64 in each |
| Arizona State University (US), first-year, most majors | 6.0 | 53 |
AUCA, which teaches in English, accepts its own admissions exam, TOEFL, IELTS or Duolingo as proof of English, and asks for scores before the application deadline. Send IELTS results to institution code 8306 for undergraduate or 8305 for graduate programmes. Its English proficiency page does not list PTE or a minimum band.
Toronto does not accept IELTS One Skill Retake and wants every score from a single test date; it accepts IELTS Online. UNSW accepts One Skill Retake but not IELTS Online. Bristol accepts One Skill Retake and counts tests taken no more than two years before the course starts. Note how the PTE bar moves: Bristol asks 67 for the same profile that is IELTS 6.5.
Frequently asked questions
How much is the IELTS fee in Kyrgyzstan in 2026?+
KGS 22,000 in Bishkek and KGS 24,000 in Osh for IELTS on computer, per ielts.org on 11 October 2026. IELTS for UKVI is KGS 21,000 in Bishkek.
Where can I take IELTS in Kyrgyzstan?+
Bishkek and Osh, at two British Council centres. IELTS for UKVI is offered only in Bishkek.
Does AUCA accept IELTS?+
Yes. The American University of Central Asia accepts IELTS, TOEFL, Duolingo or its own exam; its English page does not state a minimum band.
Which IELTS do I need for a UK visa?+
IELTS for UKVI (or PTE Academic UKVI) for visa applications that need a Secure English Language Test: B2 is IELTS for UKVI 5.5 in each skill. Many universities accept ordinary IELTS Academic for admission, so check which one your offer names.
Official sources
Reviewed 11 October 2026. This guide helps you plan test preparation; check the current rules for your own program.
- IELTS: test centres in Kyrgyzstan with fees
- IELTS: British Council, Academia Education Center (Bishkek) fees
- IELTS: British Council, Academia Education Center Osh fees
- AUCA: English proficiency for admission
- Pearson: test centres and fees (price finder)
- University of Toronto: English language requirements
- UNSW Sydney: English language requirements
- University of Bristol: English language Profile E
- Arizona State University: international first-year admission
- gov.uk: Skilled Worker knowledge of English
- Home Affairs: Competent English
- IRCC: language testing for Express Entry
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