Over the past four years, the number of Uzbek youth scoring between 7 and 8 (equivalent to the C1 level in the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages, CEFR) has grown by 7.4 times. In 2020, 1,807 test-takers achieved this score range, while in 2024, the number rose to 13,424.
The highest scores — ranging from 8.5 to 9, corresponding to the CEFR C2 level — have also seen remarkable growth. In 2020, only 14 individuals attained this level. By 2024, this figure had climbed to 332, reflecting the increasing proficiency of Uzbek youth in English.
Overall, the data highlight a significant trend of improvement in English language proficiency across Uzbekistan, with more students successfully achieving globally recognized benchmarks in language competency.
