IELTS to let students in India retake single modules from March 2023 (2024)
Starting March 2023, students will have the option of retaking the IELTS for one component if they did not get the desired score on the first attempt.
Currently, students must retake the entire test for all four modules: listening, reading, writing, and speaking. So, if a student wants to improve their band score, they will have to take the whole test again instead of only retaking the module.
"With the right preparation and support we know our test takers achieve the best score the first time round. However, we listened to our test-takers, and they told us they wanted the opportunity to retake one section of the test if they didn’t get the score they were aspiring for on test day. With One Skill Retake, test-takers can get their study, migration or work applications back on track," Warwick Freeland, managing director of IELTS IDP Education, said.
The International English Language Testing System (IELTS) is a standardized English language proficiency test to help you work, study or migrate to a country where English is the native language.
IELTS is the most popular test for those looking to migrate to Australia, Canada, New Zealand and the UK and is globally recognised by more than 11,000 employers, universities, schools and immigration bodies.
IELTS Single Module Retake in India: Starting March 2023, students will have the option of retaking the IELTS for one component if they did not get the desired score on the first attempt. Currently, students must retake the entire test for all four modules: listening, reading, writing, and speaking.
You can retake any one section of the IELTS test, whether it is Listening, Reading, Writing, or Speaking. The format and timing of that IELTS One Skill Retake test is the same as that individual skill in a full IELTS test, only you can save time by not needing to complete the other three skills.
The Australian Department of Home Affairs accepts IELTS One Skill Retake (OSR) for most visa subclasses. We are also happy to announce that IELTS One Skill Retake is now accepted by Ahpra and National Boards, Engineers Australia and Chartered Accountants ANZ for registration in their respective sectors.
You can book the test if you've recently completed a full IELTS on computer test. You must also have received your results from a test centre that offers IELTS One Skill Retake. You can only retake one skill once per original test, and you must sit the One Skill Retake within 60 days of your original test.
From 10 August 2023, IELTS Academic test takers no longer need to achieve a minimum 6.0 score in all individual test skills. Now just a 6.0 overall band score is required making it easier to choose IELTS Academic to prove your language proficiency.
Select the date for your IELTS One Skill Retake (within 60 days of your original test date) and book your preferred session. Confirm your details and click 'complete your booking' to finalise your booking and payment. Once your payment has been successfully processed, you'll receive a confirmation email.
If you want to improve your score on one test skill, you can retake any of the four IELTS skills – Listening, Reading, Writing, or Speaking. ** IELTS for UKVI (Academic and General Training) One Skill Retake on computer is currently not available for tests taken in the UK or USA.
The IELTS band scale ranges from 0 to 9, with 6.5 falling in the "Competent User" category. A score of 6.5 is often sufficient to meet the English language requirements for many universities and colleges in English-speaking countries. It can also be accepted by immigration authorities for certain visa categories.
You can retake the IELTS single-module test after 60 days of your first attempt. The timing and format of the exam will be unchanged. In India, an IELTS One Skill Retake fee is 16,250 INR. The registration and exam fees remain the same, no matter how many times you take the IELTS.
The success rate of the IELTS EOR is only 50%. In most scenarios, the test results are unchanged. Also, the test scores are changed only by 0.5. But if you are sure about your performance, you can confidently apply for an EOR.
AITSL can accept IELTS One Skill Retake tests. Note: AITSL reserves the right to ask an applicant to undertake the Academic version of the IELTS test if there is uncertainty about their level of English language proficiency.
Available in India, the IELTS One Skill Retake allows IELTS test takers to retake any one section of the IELTS test to better their performance and improve their overall IELTS score. The IELTS exam pattern is primarily made up of four sections, reading, writing, listening and speaking.
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has not officially accepted the new IELTS One Skill Retake (OSR). Please ensure you check thoroughly before you apply for IELTS OSR for immigration purposes. Refund/cancellation is not possible if the Receiving Organizations do not recognize/accept OSR.
Usually, the IELTS result validity remains for 2 years. Students willing to study abroad can use their IELTS exam scores for up to two years starting from the date of release of the scores.
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