How a CEFR Certificate Can Get You a Salary Bonus
How does a CEFR certificate translate into financial benefit?
For foreign-language teachers in Uzbekistan (mainly English teachers), a CEFR certificate — Multilevel or a national certificate — isn't just "proof of language ability." It's also the basis for an additional salary bonus. This is based on the joint decree of the Ministry of Preschool and School Education and the Ministry of Economy and Finance dated July 28, 2023.
Important note: the percentages below are based on the 2023 decree — regulations may be updated over time. Always confirm the exact, current percentage through the National Database of Legislation of the Republic of Uzbekistan (lex.uz) or your relevant public education department — this article is a guide, not a substitute for the official document.
Which level brings how much of a bonus?
Under the general practice:
- Foreign-language (English) teachers with a C1-level certificate — a bonus of up to 50 percent on top of the base tariff rate.
- Teachers who teach a specialist subject in a foreign language (for example, teaching math in English — the CLIL method), if they hold B2 level — a bonus of up to 40 percent.
This bonus is granted based on a certificate that is officially confirmed and still within its validity period — not merely for "having" a certificate. So it's important to check the certificate's validity period and which organization issued it.
Who does this apply to?
This bonus system is intended primarily for:
- English teachers working in public schools;
- teachers who teach another subject in a foreign language (CLIL).
Conditions may differ for private educational institutions, universities, or other fields — in those cases, you should check the organization's own internal regulations or the relevant sector-specific legal document.
What do you need to do to get the bonus?
The practical steps are usually as follows:
- Pass the official Multilevel or national certificate exam and obtain a certificate confirming the required level (C1 or B2).
- Submit the certificate to your employer's (school's or educational institution's) HR department.
- File an application requesting the bonus be assigned, according to the organization's internal procedure.
The exact list of documents and deadlines can vary from organization to organization — so speaking directly with your workplace's HR department is the most reliable approach.
Darajangizni bepul aniqlangC1 yoki B2'ga qanchalik yaqinligingizni biling
Conclusion
A CEFR certificate isn't just a document confirming your language ability — for certain professions (teachers, first and foremost), it's also the basis for a real financial bonus. Under the 2023 decree, C1 level brings up to a 50 percent bonus, and B2 level (for CLIL teachers) brings up to a 40 percent bonus.
But since the percentages and conditions can change over time, always confirm the current situation with an official source (lex.uz or your workplace's HR department) before making a decision.
With CEFRify, you can start with a free level-assessment test and then practice regularly toward C1 or B2.