Why is IELTS effective? Do I have to retake the exam after the expiration date?

IELTS scores are only valid for two years. The results of any kind of exam can't be permanent and effective, and so can IELTS. In principle, the validity period of IELTS scores is two years, but different countries and institutions have their own regulations on the validity period of IELTS scores of applicants. For example, some institutions in Australia only recognize IELTS scores obtained within one year before the start of school. It should be noted that "one year before the start of school" is not "one year before the application is submitted".

Because they think that China is not a native English-speaking country, students have no English language environment in China, and long-term non-use of English will lower their level, which is not conducive to future study. Therefore, schools tend to accept students' recent IELTS scores.

If you need to go abroad, you must apply when you apply for a foreign university within the validity period. If you want to continue studying or stay in the local area to apply for immigration, or if it expires in two years, you need to retake the exam, but the results of each previous exam, including the IELTS score due, will be displayed.

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IELTS (IELTS)? The full name is the International English Language Testing System, which is one of the famous international English standardized level tests. The IELTS test was established in 1989 and is jointly managed by the British Council, the Cambridge University Examinations Board and the Australian Education International Development Agency (IDP).

As an international English test, IELTS has been recognized by more than 65,438+040 countries and more than 65,438+00,000 institutions around the world by the end of 2065,438+07. Nowadays, whether you are studying abroad, immigrating or working in Britain, the United States, Canada, Australia, Europe, Southeast Asia and other countries, IELTS is the first choice for international English tests.

Candidates who choose the computer-based test mode will take the three-part test of listening, reading and writing through the computer-based test mode, and take the oral test in the form of "everyone talks". The computer test mode is suitable for IELTS academic and training courses, and IELTS academic classes for British visas and immigrants.

The computerized examination mode is completely consistent with the traditional paper-and-pencil mode in terms of examination fee, examination content, grading standard, difficulty level, examination type and examination safety setting. At present, the test date of computer test mode is arranged more than once a week, and the deadline for registration is 7 days before the test date. Candidates can check their scores within 5-7 days after the test, and the oral test is generally arranged on the day of the computer test or as close as possible to the date of the computer test.

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IELTS-Baidu Encyclopedia