TOEFL Experience Day
& International Study Fair
& International Study Fair
Empowering Teachers Inspiring Students Opening Global Doors.
5 April 2026
Trilliant Hotel, Tashkent
DILMUROD SHARIFOV
AZIZBEK SAFAROV
Zeynep Oğul-Akın
BARNO MUKIMOVA
ANNA GUTKOWSKA
DILMUROD SHARIFOV
AZIZBEK SAFAROV
Zeynep Oğul-Akın
BARNO MUKIMOVA
ANNA GUTKOWSKA
TOEFL Experience Day
& International Study Fair
& International Study Fair
Empowering Teachers Inspiring Students Opening Global Doors.
5 April 2026
Trilliant Hotel, Tashkent
DILMUROD SHARIFOV
AZIZBEK SAFAROV
BARNO MUKIMOVA
ANNA GUTKOWSKA
Zeynep Oğul-Akın
Organized by
Organized By
EDUCATIONAL TESTING
SERVICE
SERVICE
World’s largest private non-profit educational testing organization, founded in 1947, delivering TOEFL®, TOEIC®, and GRE® exams in 180+ countries worldwide.
TOPSCORE
Test Center
Test Center
An official ETS-authorized testing center in Uzbekistan.
We provide secure, reliable,
and internationally recognized TOEFL iBT and GRE certifications.
We provide secure, reliable,
and internationally recognized TOEFL iBT and GRE certifications.
Global Discovery
consulting
consulting
Helps students study abroad with personalized university placement, visa support, exam prep, and expert guidance across many countries.
About the Event
A full day of global education, language skills, and study abroad opportunities —
A full day of global education, language skills,
and study abroad opportunities —
and study abroad opportunities —
for teachers, students,
and parents.
One place. One day. More opportunities.
Afternoon - For Students
& Parents
& Parents
Meet international institutions
in person
in person
Motivation and strategies to reach
target scores
target scores
How to plan studies abroad
TOEFL & GRE preparation
guidance
guidance
Morning - For Teachers
& Educators
& Educators
Key trends shaping international
education
education
Teacher development
and certification opportunities
and certification opportunities
Effective student preparation
strategies that works
strategies that works
TOEFL & GRE insights
and assessment practices
and assessment practices
about the event
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Mirjalol Mirsobitov
Chairman, Uzbekistan Teachers
of English Association
of English Association
Barno Mukimova
IELTS instructor with 17 years
experience inspiring critical thinking
experience inspiring critical thinking
Asadbek Unarov
TOEFL trainer with 4+ years’
experience helping 500+ learners
achieve higher scores
experience helping 500+ learners
achieve higher scores
Ziyadulloh Solikhov
TOEFL iBT & IELTS instructor helping
700+ students achieve B2–C1 levels
700+ students achieve B2–C1 levels
Azizbek Safarov
Founder of Global Discovery,
empowering CIS students with
global study opportunities
empowering CIS students with
global study opportunities
Dilmurod Sharifov
CEO of TOPSCORE Test Center
in Tashkent, Uzbekistan
in Tashkent, Uzbekistan
Zeynep Oğul-Akın
Academic Programs and ELT
Manager at ETS with 30 years
teaching leadership experience
Manager at ETS with 30 years
teaching leadership experience
Mario Legido
Senior Manager at ETS leading
GRE partnerships across universities
and global admissions strategy
GRE partnerships across universities
and global admissions strategy
David Hand
Vice President driving
international growth and strategic
partnerships across 120 countries
international growth and strategic
partnerships across 120 countries
Anna Gutkowska
Regional Director for Eurasia
at ETS, advancing global reach
of TOEFL and GRE
at ETS, advancing global reach
of TOEFL and GRE
Speakers
SPEAKERS
Barno Mukimova
IELTS instructor with 17 years
experience inspiring critical thinking
experience inspiring critical thinking
Asadbek Unarov
TOEFL trainer with 4+ years’
experience helping 500+ learners
achieve higher scores
experience helping 500+ learners
achieve higher scores
Ziyadulloh Solikhov
TOEFL iBT & IELTS instructor helping
700+ students achieve B2–C1 levels
700+ students achieve B2–C1 levels
Azizbek Safarov
Founder of Global Discovery,
empowering CIS students with
global study opportunities
empowering CIS students with
global study opportunities
Dilmurod Sharifov
Founder of TOPSCORE Test Center
in Tashkent, Uzbekistan
in Tashkent, Uzbekistan
Zeynep Oğul-Akın
Academic Programs and ELT
Manager at ETS with 30 years
teaching leadership experience
Manager at ETS with 30 years
teaching leadership experience
Mario Legido
Senior Manager at ETS leading
GRE partnerships across universities
and global admissions strategy
GRE partnerships across universities
and global admissions strategy
David Hand
Vice President driving international
growth and strategic partnerships
across 120 countries
growth and strategic partnerships
across 120 countries
Anna Gutkowska
Regional Director for Eurasia
at ETS, advancing global reach
of TOEFL and GRE
at ETS, advancing global reach
of TOEFL and GRE
SPEAKERS
Mirjalol Mirsobitov
Chairman, Uzbekistan Teachers
of English Association
of English Association
Agenda
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09:00 – 10:00
Participants arrive, register, and enjoy coffee and sweets while networking with other guests before the program begins.
Participants arrive, register, and enjoy coffee and sweets while networking with other guests before the program begins.
09:00 – 10:00
Guests arrive, complete registration, and enjoy coffee and light sweets. This informal networking time allows participants to meet speakers, partners, and other attendees before the official program begins.
Guests arrive, complete registration, and enjoy coffee and light sweets. This informal networking time allows participants to meet speakers, partners, and other attendees before the official program begins.
Coffee, sweets and Registration
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9:00
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10:30 – 10:45
Discover how TOEFL and GRE assessments are developed through research to measure academic readiness worldwide.
Discover how TOEFL and GRE assessments are developed through research to measure academic readiness worldwide.
10:30 – 10:45
Participants will learn how TOEFL and GRE assessments are developed using academic research and data-driven methodologies. The session explains how these tests measure real academic skills and help universities evaluate applicants from different educational systems around the world.
Participants will learn how TOEFL and GRE assessments are developed using academic research and data-driven methodologies. The session explains how these tests measure real academic skills and help universities evaluate applicants from different educational systems around the world.
TOEFL & GRE:
Research-Driven
Assessment Insights
Research-Driven
Assessment Insights
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10:30
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11:00 – 11:40
Understand the TOEFL test structure, scoring system, and how universities use results for academic admissions.
Understand the TOEFL test structure, scoring system, and how universities use results for academic admissions.
11:00 – 11:40
This session provides a practical overview of the TOEFL test structure, scoring system, and how results are used in academic decision-making. Educators and score users will gain essential insights into understanding and interpreting TOEFL scores.
This session provides a practical overview of the TOEFL test structure, scoring system, and how results are used in academic decision-making. Educators and score users will gain essential insights into understanding and interpreting TOEFL scores.
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11:00
What Educators
& Score Users Must Know
& Score Users Must Know
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13:00 – 13:15
Learn how educators can become certified TOEFL teachers and develop their professional teaching skills.
Learn how educators can become certified TOEFL teachers and develop their professional teaching skills.
13:00 – 13:15
Participants will explore the pathway to becoming a certified TOEFL teacher. The session explains professional development opportunities, certification programs, and how educators can strengthen their expertise in preparing students for international English assessments.
Participants will explore the pathway to becoming a certified TOEFL teacher. The session explains professional development opportunities, certification programs, and how educators can strengthen their expertise in preparing students for international English assessments.
How to Become
a Certified TOEFL
Teacher
a Certified TOEFL
Teacher
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13:00
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13:15 – 13:30
Explore global study abroad trends and new international education opportunities for future students.
Explore global study abroad trends and new international education opportunities for future students.
13:15 – 13:30
This session explores the latest trends in global education and study abroad opportunities. Participants will learn how international education is evolving and how students can access new academic pathways across universities worldwide.
This session explores the latest trends in global education and study abroad opportunities. Participants will learn how international education is evolving and how students can access new academic pathways across universities worldwide.
Study Abroad Trends
& Global Education
Opportunities
& Global Education
Opportunities
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13:15
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15:15 – 15:45
Practical tips and strategies to prepare effectively for the TOEFL test and reach your target score.
Practical tips and strategies to prepare effectively for the TOEFL test and reach your target score.
15:15 – 15:45
This practical session focuses on strategies that help students achieve their TOEFL goals. Speakers share preparation techniques, study methods, and practical advice that help learners improve their performance and confidence before taking the test.
This practical session focuses on strategies that help students achieve their TOEFL goals. Speakers share preparation techniques, study methods, and practical advice that help learners improve their performance and confidence before taking the test.
How to Reach Your
TOEFL Goal
TOEFL Goal
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15:15
16:15 – 16:30
Participants will learn how the GRE test supports admission to graduate and business programs worldwide. The session explains how GRE scores are evaluated by universities and how strong results can help students access global academic opportunities.
Participants will learn how the GRE test supports admission to graduate and business programs worldwide. The session explains how GRE scores are evaluated by universities and how strong results can help students access global academic opportunities.
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How GRE Helps You Study Abroad
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16:15
Previous Event Highlights
Previous Event Highlights
Location
LOCATION
Located in the heart of Tashkent, InterContinental Tashkent provides effortless access to the city’s iconic landmarks, cultural attractions, and vibrant bazaars — combining five-star comfort with a prime central location.
Trusted Partners
EDUCATIONAL TESTING SERVICE
World’s largest private non-profit educational testing organization, founded in 1947, delivering TOEFL®, TOEIC®, and GRE® exams in 180+ countries worldwide.
TOPSCORE
Test Center
Test Center
An official ETS-authorized testing center in Uzbekistan.
We provide secure, reliable,
and internationally recognized TOEFL iBT and GRE certifications.
We provide secure, reliable,
and internationally recognized TOEFL iBT and GRE certifications.
TOPSCORE
Test Center
Test Center
An official ETS-authorized testing center in Uzbekistan.
We provide secure, reliable,
and internationally recognized TOEFL iBT and GRE certifications.
We provide secure, reliable,
and internationally recognized TOEFL iBT and GRE certifications.
TOPSCORE
Test Center
Test Center
An official ETS-authorized testing center in Uzbekistan.
We provide secure, reliable,
and internationally recognized TOEFL iBT and GRE certifications.
We provide secure, reliable,
and internationally recognized TOEFL iBT and GRE certifications.
Global
Discovery
Discovery
Helps students study abroad with personalized university placement, visa support, exam prep, and expert guidance across 7+ countries.
EDUCATIONAL TESTING SERVICE
Global leader in educational testing delivering TOEFL®, TOEIC®, and GRE® worldwide.
TOPSCORE
Test Center
Test Center
An official ETS-authorized testing center in Uzbekistan.
We provide secure, reliable,
and internationally recognized TOEFL iBT and GRE certifications.
We provide secure, reliable,
and internationally recognized TOEFL iBT and GRE certifications.
TOPSCORE
Test Center
Test Center
An official ETS-authorized testing center in Uzbekistan.
We provide secure, reliable,
and internationally recognized TOEFL iBT and GRE certifications.
We provide secure, reliable,
and internationally recognized TOEFL iBT and GRE certifications.
TOPSCORE
Test Center
Test Center
Uzbekistan’s trusted ETS-authorized test center for TOEFL iBT
and GRE.
and GRE.
Global
Discovery
Discovery
Global Discovery helps students study abroad with expert guidance, placement, visa support, and scholarships.
FAQs
Yes. Participation in this event is free of charge. We kindly ask all attendees to register in advance to confirm their place.
The event is designed for teachers, academic leaders, advisors, and education professionals seeking to strengthen expertise in English teaching, assessment, and development. The second part of the day features a Study Abroad segment for students and parents exploring international education opportunities.
All sessions will be conducted in English or Uzbek, depending on the presenter and session.
Participants attending the morning sessions (dedicated to education experts) will be eligible to receive certificates of attendance. Certificates will not be issued for the afternoon Study Abroad sessions.
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