Admission tests

From 2024, the British Council will no longer administer any university admissions tests other than STEP Mathematics. Please check the official websites of the following universities for the arrangement of the admissions tests.

University of Cambridge

University of Oxford

WE WILL MAKE ALL THE NECESSARY ARRANGEMENTS FOR THE LOCAL DELIVERY OF YOUR EXAM, INCLUDING:

  • compliance with the regulations of each university
  • arrangement of a suitable venue with appropriate facilities
  • receipt of your exam materials and their secure storage
  • dispatch of scripts via a reputable international courier to ensure safe and traceable delivery.

STEP

Sixth Term Examination Paper Mathematics is a well-established mathematics examination designed to test candidates on questions that are similar in style to undergraduate mathematics.

Registration for the STEP exams begins on March 1, 2026. Please note that the British Council Prague accepts registrations only until April 30, 2026, by 5:00 PM (due to the public holiday and weekend).

Exam Dates:

STEP 2 – June 4, 2026

STEP 3 – June 10, 2026

Fees:

Registration fee: CZK 4,000 

Administrative fee: CZK 5,400

Total: CZK 9,400 per exam

The exam fee must be paid as soon as possible. We can register you for the exam only after the payment has been credited to our bank account.

An overview of the key dates and fees is also available here.

If you are interested in taking the STEP exam, please contact us as soon as possible via email eduexams@britishcouncil.cz.

If the cost is not covered by the institution where you are registered for the exam, the following fees will apply.

Fee for exam that takes 2 hours and less (including courier) 3 800 CZK
Fee for exams that takes more than 2 hours (including courier)

5 400 CZK

The fees must be settled 2 days before the test the latest by bank transfer. Please email us for bank details. 

Keep the instructions on how to obtain your results that will be issued to you on the examination date.