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The Centre offers three main types of self-access packages - General English, IELTS Preparation and Personal and Professional Development (PPD). We also issue temporary cards for occasional visitors. Here is a brief description of the membership packages.

General English package

Available for: teachers, graduates, returnees of the UK scholarship programmes, employees of NGOs, joint ventures, members of creative communities, specialists from government and international agencies, British exams candidates (except IELTS), journalists, doctors, researchers.

The membership is valid for 6 months. The membership fee for teachers is 15,000 soums, others- 25,000 soums. UK programme returnees will be given free membership (they will also be offered 2 hours of Internet use per month free of charge).

What you get from the General English package

free English language test and basic Internet training
entitlement to borrow a set of training materials (at the appropriate level) including audio materials and 1-2 supplementary books for two months, 2 video tapes (or 1 video and 1 DVD) at a time for one week, "talking books" for two months, 1 periodical for one week and 1 CD for one week
free access to the best English language learning and teaching websites
use of the English language learning, personal and professional development and reference  collection  
free access to electronic databases, online UK resources and periodicals
participation in our events
advice on materials and learning style

To apply complete an application form, available from the reception desk.

If your application is accepted you will then be asked to

pay the fee
provide proof of your employment or, if you are a student, a letter from the Dean’s office confirming your registration and a studetnt's card
show your passport.
provide two photos

The IELTS Preparation package

This package is available for IELTS test candidates. It is valid for 6 months and the fee is 25,000 soums.

What you get from the IELTS Preparation package

free English placement test and Internet training
entitlement to borrow IELTS training materials including audio materials for one month (a maximum of 3 items), 1 videotape or 1 DVD for up to one week; 1 periodical for one week, "talking books" for one month and 1 CD for one week
free access to the best of our English language learning and teaching websites
use of the English language learning, personal and professional development and reference collection
free access to electronic databases, online UK resources and periodicals
participation in our events
advice on materials and learning style

To obtain an IELTS Preparation package  you need to show your passport, provide 2 photos and pay the fee.

Personal and Professional Development Package (PPD)

Available for: adults in profession seeking for information for personal and professional development in English. The package will be of interest and use to employees, managers and those at director level as well as to trainers and facilitators.

The membership is valid for 6 months. The membership fee is 30,000 soums.

What you get from the PPD package

free English language test and basic Internet training
entitlement to borrow 2 PPD and 3 supplementary books for 2 months, 1 periodical (a newspaper or magazine) for 1 week, 2 VHS or 1 DVD and 1 VHS for 1 week, 1 audio-book (both related to PPD or general) for 2 months, 1 PPD software for 1 week
free access to the best English language learning and teaching websites
use of the English language learning, personal and professional development and reference  collection  
free access to electronic databases, online UK resources and periodicals
participation in Management Through Reading Club and Conversation Clubs
advice on materials and learning style

Please note, to get the training package you are required to deposit your driving licence, diploma test records book or military card

Temporary visitor's card

The temporary card is valid for two weeks (with no renewals) and it is free of charge. The card will allow you to use the Learning Centre resources for reference.

To get a temporary visitor’s card you will be asked to show your ID

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