How many years is IELTS valid?

IELTS is valid from the day of the exam, and * * * is valid for two years.

For example, if you take the IELTS test on 2019,65438+February 2 1, then the period from 202 1, 65438+February 2 1 is the validity period of IELTS. The reason for setting a two-year validity period is that ETS thinks that the English ability of students whose mother tongue is not English will obviously improve or decrease within two years, so ETS sets a two-year validity period according to the difficulty of IELTS and TOEFL, and candidates can apply for studying abroad or emigrating within these two years according to their grades.

In addition, some schools have other time limits on the IELTS score at the time of application, such as the IELTS score in the last/one year or even half a year before the application begins.

Matters needing attention

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.