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KAZTEST practice test
Practice in the official exam format: Listening (Тыңдалым) first, then Reading (Оқылым), against the clock. At the end, you'll see right away which questions you answered correctly and which you got wrong.
- Listening (Тыңдалым)20 questions
- Reading (Оқылым)40 questions
- 70 minutestimed
- 70%pass mark in each section
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Your answers are saved only on your own device.
New requirement for 2026
Kazakh language testing for permanent residence and kandas status
A pilot project has been running since February 13, 2026: when a foreign national is granted a permanent residence permit, or when kandas (ethnic Kazakh returnee) status is granted or extended, knowledge of the state language is tested through the online KAZTEST — at least level A1 (beginner) is required. To pass, you need to score at least 70% in each section. The pilot project runs until December 31, 2026.
Source: the pilot project document, Adilet · Official testing: National Testing Center
Practice tests
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Each test follows the structure of the official exam. New tests are added regularly.
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The test is in Cyrillic script, just like the official exam. The tests were written by BASTAU LINE in the official exam format; they are not materials of the National Testing Center.
How it works
In the same order as the official exam
All you need is an internet connection and headphones. You can pause the test at any time and continue later.
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Choose a test
Pick a test and press "Start the test" — the timer starts running.
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Listening (Тыңдалым)
Listen to the recordings and answer the questions on each dialogue and text.
- 3
Reading (Оқылым)
The passage appears next to the question — read it and choose the correct answer.
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Results
You'll see right away whether you reached the 70% pass mark in each section. You can review your mistakes and retake the test.
FAQ
About KAZTEST
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What is KAZTEST?
It's the national system for assessing proficiency in the Kazakh language. The test is run by the National Testing Center, and a certificate is issued based on the results.
Who has to take it?
Under the 2026 pilot project, it applies to foreign nationals applying for a permanent residence permit in Kazakhstan and to applicants for kandas status or its extension. The minimum required level is A1.
There is a separate test for citizenship: the state language, the basics of the Constitution and the history of Kazakhstan. Kandases are exempt from this test (Zakon.kz, 19.01.2026).
Is the practice test similar to the official exam?
Yes: 60 questions — 20 in Listening (Тыңдалым) and 40 in Reading (Оқылым) — and 70 minutes in total. To pass, you need at least 70% correct answers in each section: 14 in Listening and 28 in Reading. The results show "passed" or "failed" for each section.
Where do I register for the official test?
On the National Testing Center website: testcenter.kz. We'll help you plan which test to take and when, together with your documents.
Are these questions taken from the official exam?
No. BASTAU LINE wrote these tests itself, following the structure and level of the official exam: the sections, number of questions, time and task types are the same, while the texts, dialogues and questions are new. Your result shows how well prepared you are, but it does not guarantee your result in the official exam.
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