- IELTS centres in Turkmenistan
- None listed
- Urgench / Bukhara / Termez
- UZS 2,800,000
- IELTS for UKVI (Tashkent)
- UZS 3,119,000
- PTE in Ashgabat
- USD 210
No IELTS centre in Turkmenistan: where to test instead
Turkmenistan does not appear in the country list of the official IELTS test centre finder. The nearest listed centres are in Uzbekistan, which has venues in border regions as well as Tashkent; fees are charged in Uzbek som.
| Centre | IELTS (Academic or General Training) | IELTS for UKVI |
|---|---|---|
| Edu Action, Urgench, Khorezm (computer) | UZS 2,800,000 | Not listed at this venue |
| Edu Action, Bukhara (computer) | UZS 2,800,000 | Not listed at this venue |
| Edu Action, Termez (computer) | UZS 2,800,000 | Not listed at this venue |
| British Council, TIIAME, Tashkent (computer) | Not listed at this venue | UZS 3,119,000 |
The British Council also lists venues in Urgench (Mamun University), Bukhara (ZARMED University) and Nukus. Check the visa and entry rules for Uzbekistan before you book.
BandLadder pricing in USD for Turkmenistan
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| Plan | Access | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sprint Pass | 7 days | USD 5.16 |
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| Professional | 60 days | USD 23.79 |
| Professional | 90 days | USD 31.04 |
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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.
What universities ask for
Many Central Asian students apply to Nazarbayev University in Astana, which asks for IELTS or TOEFL and does not accept PTE. Three universities we checked on their official pages:
| University / level | IELTS | PTE Academic |
|---|---|---|
| Nazarbayev University (Kazakhstan), undergraduate | IELTS 6.0, with 6.0 in writing and 5.5 in the other skills | Not accepted |
| University of Melbourne (Australia), English Level 1 | IELTS 6.5, at least 6.0 in each skill | PTE Academic 64, at least 60 in each skill |
| McGill University, graduate programmes | IELTS 6.5 (some programmes ask more) | Not accepted |
Nazarbayev University lists IELTS or TOEFL only, accepts One Skill Retake and does not consider IELTS Online. Melbourne gives every course an English level on its course page; Level 1 is the lowest in its table, and it accepts IELTS One Skill Retake taken within 60 days. McGill does not accept PTE or IELTS Online for graduate admission.
Frequently asked questions
Can I take IELTS in Turkmenistan?+
No. Turkmenistan is not in the official IELTS test centre finder (checked 11 October 2026).
Where is the nearest IELTS centre to Turkmenistan?+
In Uzbekistan: Urgench, Bukhara and Termez (Edu Action, UZS 2,800,000), with IELTS for UKVI at the British Council in Tashkent (UZS 3,119,000).
Is PTE available in Turkmenistan?+
Yes. Pearson lists one centre, Akylly Tilsimat in Ashgabat, at USD 210 for PTE Academic, PTE Academic UKVI or PTE Core.
What IELTS score do I need for a UK visa from Turkmenistan?+
B2 for Skilled Worker and degree-level Student visas: IELTS for UKVI 5.5 in each skill. Universities set their own bands, usually 6.0 to 6.5 for undergraduate and 6.5 to 7.0 for postgraduate study.
Official sources
Reviewed 11 October 2026. This guide helps you plan test preparation; check the current rules for your own program.
- IELTS: test centre finder
- IELTS: Edu Action, Urgench (fees)
- IELTS: Edu Action, Bukhara (fees)
- IELTS: Edu Action, Termez (fees)
- IELTS: British Council, TIIAME, Tashkent (UKVI) (fees)
- Pearson: test centres and fees (price finder)
- Nazarbayev University: undergraduate admission requirements
- University of Melbourne: English language requirements
- McGill: graduate English language proficiency
- gov.uk: Skilled Worker knowledge of English
- Home Affairs: Competent English
- IRCC: language testing for Express Entry
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