How long is IELTS valid?

The main reason is that for students whose mother tongue environment is not English, their English ability will obviously improve or decrease within two years, so the measurement two years ago may not reflect your current level. Maybe you haven't spoken English for several years, and you have completely forgotten it. Therefore, according to the change of English level, the validity period of two years is stipulated, which means that you can only apply for studying abroad or immigration within these two years.

But there are exceptions First of all, we need to make it clear that IELTS scores are valid for two years from the date of the exam. Note that it is the day of the exam. However, it is not so absolute. Some institutions will set their own time requirements for IELTS scores. For example, some institutions in Australia only recognize IELTS scores obtained within one year before the start of school, and it is necessary to pay special attention to "one year before the start of school" rather than "one year before submitting applications".

These institutions include the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology and the University of New South Wales. ? The explanation given by the school is that China is not a native English-speaking country, and students have no English language environment at home. If you don't use it for a long time, your English level will be lowered, and your communication life abroad will be hindered, which is not conducive to your future study at school. Therefore, schools tend to accept students' IELTS scores in a short time.

Precautions:

Even if the IELTS score is overdue, your score will still be recorded on the system. Whether it is still useful after expiration depends on your own needs. If you want to prove that your score is too high, it is in the system. However, if it is used for studying abroad, it is recommended to re-apply, because if the results in the materials you submit are overdue, the application may not be passed.

If the application is submitted before the deadline, it shall be considered as a valid application. It is suggested to contact quickly, explain the situation and prepare to take the IELTS test again. Because you have to submit valid materials when you register after admission, it will be very troublesome if your grades are overdue. You know, at that time, the school could also reject you on the spot because your grades were overdue. Therefore, on the one hand, contact quickly, strengthen communication, on the other hand, prepare for re-examination registration.