Nazarbayev University
NU
Educational Center
Your gateway to the world's leading universities and Nazarbayev University.
Foundation helps talented students from across Kazakhstan reach top universities worldwide. Structured exam preparation, mentorship from Nazarbayev University and Bolashak alumni, and an individual academic plan for every learner.
120+
Active students
90+
Alumni
20+
Partner schools
7
Expert instructors
British Council
Official IELTS test center
Exclusive NU partner
Our team graduated from
Trusted by leading institutions
We collaborate with top universities and schools in Kazakhstan and worldwide to give our students direct pathways to admissions and academic excellence.
Cardiff University Kazakhstan
Cardiff
University of New York in Prague
UNYP
SDU University
SDU
Farabi International School
Farabi · BI Group
Alan International School
Alan
Our preparation programs
Structured tracks for every admissions path — local and international. Every program is taught by graduates of top universities.
IELTS
International English exam for university admission and immigration.
SAT
Full preparation for the standardized test required by top US universities.
College Application Mentorship
One-on-one mentorship through the entire university application journey — strategy, essays and deadlines.
Career Counseling
Professional guidance in choosing your future profession and long-term career path.
College Counseling
End-to-end support — from university selection to a competitive admissions package.
Why students choose us
Exclusive NU partner in Shymkent
The only authorized Nazarbayev University preparation center in the city.
Graduates of top universities
Our instructors come from NU, NUS, Essex, Boston, SDU and other world-class programs.
Individual academic plan
Personalized roadmap and full support until your admission letter arrives.
Path to Ivy League, EU & Asia
The first center in Shymkent that opens doors to Ivy League, European and Asian universities.
MIT
Harvard
Stanford
NUS
Essex
Boston University
KIMEP
SDU
Experts who guide every admission
Graduates of Nazarbayev University, Bolashak, DAAD and global research programs.
Founder
Alibek Akimbay
5+ years in education and academic management. Worked at Nazarbayev University and SDU University on program development. Graduate of the National University of Singapore and Nazarbayev University.
Academic Director · SAT Expert
Alisher Tleubayev
10+ years in education. Two-time Bolashak scholar, DAAD fellow (Germany), CERGE-EI Fellow (USA). PhD from Martin Luther University. MSc, University of Essex.
IELTS Expert
Dinara Arystanbek
5+ years in education. NIS career advisor (2022-2023), IELTS trainer at BI Education (2023-2025). Graduate of Nazarbayev University.
NUET Expert
Nurdaulet Yelubay, PhD
Financial auditor at KPMG Kazakhstan and supervisor at the British Council. Statistics at Milano-Bicocca, Mathematics at Nazarbayev University.
Research Instructor
Yerzhan Syzdykov
Former Associate Dean for Academic Affairs at SDU Business School (2020-2025). PhD in Economics, University of Putra Malaysia. MSc, University of Essex.
IELTS & English Instructor
Yulduzkhan Turgunova
Nazarbayev University graduate with 5 years of teaching experience. Dean's List 2022-2023. President of the NU Turkish Club.
Exclusive partnership
Official IELTS & UKVI test center
Official IELTS & UKVI test center
with the British Council.
Foundation hosts a joint official IELTS and UKVI testing center on its premises in Shymkent. Check all 2026 test dates on the British Council Kazakhstan website.
IELTSAcademic & General
2026Dates available
What we have built so far
Offline students learning at our Shymkent center across all programs.
Schools participated in our city-wide IELTS Youth Challenge Olympiad.
Partner schools in Shymkent for consultations and guest lectures.
Supported the organization of NU Day events in Shymkent and Taraz.
Weekly weekend info-sessions for high-school students in partnership with Y-Peer.
Goal achieved: the IELTS score you need with Foundation
Stories from our students who reached their target IELTS band.
Visit us in Shymkent
Your Gateway to Higher Education.
Drop by our office or reach out on WhatsApp and Instagram — we will help you plan the right path to your dream university.
WhatsApp
+7 (707) 131 65 17
Instagram
@foundation_kz
Address
Shymkent, 141a Nazarbayev Ave
ANB Smart Offices, 4th floor
ANB Smart Offices, 4th floor
Our social media
Follow us on Instagram for tips, student results and a look behind the scenes.