The growing emphasis on English proficiency certification in Uzbekistan has created an urgent need for effective preparation strategies tailored to local students' needs. This article examines current practices and proposes evidence-based approaches for preparing Uzbek students for national English certificates. To analyze the effectiveness of existing certificate preparation methods and develop comprehensive strategies that address the specific challenges faced by Uzbek students in English proficiency assessments. A mixed-methods approach was employed, including surveys of 100 students across 4 groups in lyceum, interviews with 10 English teachers, and analysis of certificate examination results from 2022-2024.

English certification, Uzbekistan testing system, language assessment, test preparation, educational strategies,

Resolution of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan No. PQ-5117 dated 19.05.2021 “On measures to bring the activities of popularizing the study of foreign languages ​​in the Republic of Uzbekistan to a qualitatively new level” https://lex.uz/docs/-5426736

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