{"id":30325,"date":"2020-09-16T11:04:39","date_gmt":"2020-09-16T09:04:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/global-exam.com\/blog\/?p=30325"},"modified":"2022-01-10T16:36:01","modified_gmt":"2022-01-10T15:36:01","slug":"how-long-is-the-ielts-exam-valid","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/global-exam.com\/blog\/en\/how-long-is-the-ielts-exam-valid\/","title":{"rendered":"IELTS Validity: How Long Is The IELTS Score Valid For?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-1 fusion-flex-container nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"background-color: rgba(255,255,255,0);background-position: center center;background-repeat: no-repeat;border-width: 0px 0px 0px 0px;border-color:#eae9e9;border-style:solid;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start\" style=\"max-width:calc( 1400px + 0px );margin-left: calc(-0px \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-0px \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-0 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-1\"><p>Thinking of<a href=\"https:\/\/global-exam.com\/en\/exam\/ielts\"> taking the IELTS test<\/a> to study or work in an English-speaking country? We\u2019ll give you all the <a href=\"https:\/\/global-exam.com\/blog\/en\/what-is-the-ielts\/\">information you need to know about the IELTS test<\/a>. We\u2019ll answer basic questions about IELTS validity, and help you prepare and practise for the test.<\/p>\n<p>In this article, you\u2019ll learn how long the<strong> IELTS certificate<\/strong> validity lasts for. As well as:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>How long the <strong>IELTS certificate<\/strong> lasts for;<\/li>\n<li>IELTS score and validity for <strong>Canada;<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>What the IELTS exam is ;<\/li>\n<li>How and when to get your <strong>results;<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>How much the test costs and how to pay.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Ready? 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!important;}.fusion-builder-column-1 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 0px;margin-left : 0px;}}<\/style><\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-body .fusion-flex-container.fusion-builder-row-2{ padding-top : 0px;margin-top : 0px;padding-right : 0px;padding-bottom : 0px;margin-bottom : 0px;padding-left : 0px;}<\/style><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-3 fusion-flex-container nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"background-color: rgba(255,255,255,0);background-position: center center;background-repeat: no-repeat;border-width: 0px 0px 0px 0px;border-color:#eae9e9;border-style:solid;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start\" style=\"max-width:calc( 1400px + 0px );margin-left: calc(-0px \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-0px \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-2 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-2\"><h2>How Long Is IELTS Valid For?<\/h2>\n<p><strong>The IELTS is valid for 2 years. <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The certificate validity period starts from the time of the result (within 5 to 7 days of the exam). However, the validity of the IELTS score varies between countries.\u00a0 The TRF (Test Report Form)\u00a0 is valid for 2 years in the USA, Canada and the UK. For immigration to Australia, IELTS validity is 3 years. Although IELTS validity varies, for most countries the IELTS certificate is valid for 2 years.<\/p>\n<p>The IELTS score validity for Canada, USA, UK and Australia is shown in the table below.:<\/p>\n\n<table id=\"tablepress-3770\" class=\"tablepress tablepress-id-3770\">\n<thead>\n<tr class=\"row-1\">\n\t<th class=\"column-1\">COUNTRY<\/th><th class=\"column-2\">IELTS Score Validity<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr class=\"row-2\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">USA<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">\u2714\ufe0f <strong>2 Years<\/strong><br \/>\nIn the USA, the IELTS certificate is accepted in more than 3,000 institutions.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-3\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Canada<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">\u2714\ufe0f <strong>2 Years<\/strong><br \/>\nFor Canadian Immigration, you must submit the IELTS test validity within 1 year of submitting your application.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-4\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">UK<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">\u2714\ufe0f <strong>2 Years<\/strong><br \/>\nIf you\u2019re not happy with your results, you can request details and appeal within 6 weeks of the release date.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-5\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Australia<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">\u2714\ufe0f <strong> 3 years<\/strong><br \/>\nIELTS validity was extended to three years as part of changes in the GSM visa program.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n<hr \/>\n<h2>IELTS Score and Validity for Canada Immigration<\/h2>\n<p>The IELTS exam is one of the most widely-used exams recognised for the Canadian immigration process. The ability to speak, write, read and listen in English is used in the immigration process, and for students who want to study in Canada.<\/p>\n<p>For Canadian immigration, the IELTS exam results are valid for two years from the date of the results. You\u2019ll need to take the exam again if your certificate becomes invalid.<\/p>\n<p>Because there are different tests recognized by the Canadian government, they created the<strong> CLB &#8211; Canadian Language Benchmarks<\/strong>. This is a standard that all recognised exam scores can be converted into.<\/p>\n<p>The table below shows you how scores in specific sections of the IELTS exams convert to a CLB GRADE:<\/p>\n\n<table id=\"tablepress-2187\" class=\"tablepress tablepress-id-2187\">\n<thead>\n<tr class=\"row-1\">\n\t<th class=\"column-1\"><strong>CLB level<\/strong><\/th><th class=\"column-2\"><strong>IELTS Reading<\/strong><\/th><th class=\"column-3\"><strong>IELTS Listening<\/strong><\/th><th class=\"column-4\"><strong>IELTS Writing<\/strong><\/th><th class=\"column-5\"><strong>IELTS Speaking<\/strong><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr class=\"row-2\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">1<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">1.0<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">1.0<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">1.0<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">1.0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-3\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">2<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">1.5<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">2.0<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">2.0<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">2.0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-4\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">3<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">2.5<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">3.5<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">3.0<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">3.0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-5\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">4<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">3.5<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">4.5<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">4.0<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">4.0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-6\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">5<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">4.0<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">5.0<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">5.0<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">5.0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-7\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">6<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">5.0<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">5.5<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">5.5<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">5.5<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-8\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">7<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">6.0<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">6.0<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">6.0<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">6.0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-9\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">8<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">6.5<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">6.5<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">6.5<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">6.5<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-10\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">9<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">7.0<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">7.0<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">7.0<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">7.0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-11\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">10<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">8.0<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">7.5<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">7.5<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">7.5<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-12\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">11<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">8.5<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">8.0<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">8.0<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">8.0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-13\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">12<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">9.0<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">9.0<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">9.0<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">9.0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n<p><img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-54068\" src=\"https:\/\/global-exam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/person-handing-out-a-certificate-e1641826240633.jpg\" alt=\"person handing out a diploma\" width=\"700\" height=\"234\" srcset=\"https:\/\/global-exam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/person-handing-out-a-certificate-e1641826240633-200x67.jpg 200w, https:\/\/global-exam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/person-handing-out-a-certificate-e1641826240633-300x100.jpg 300w, https:\/\/global-exam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/person-handing-out-a-certificate-e1641826240633-400x134.jpg 400w, https:\/\/global-exam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/person-handing-out-a-certificate-e1641826240633-600x201.jpg 600w, https:\/\/global-exam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/person-handing-out-a-certificate-e1641826240633-768x257.jpg 768w, https:\/\/global-exam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/person-handing-out-a-certificate-e1641826240633-800x268.jpg 800w, https:\/\/global-exam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/person-handing-out-a-certificate-e1641826240633-1024x342.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/global-exam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/person-handing-out-a-certificate-e1641826240633-1200x401.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/global-exam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/person-handing-out-a-certificate-e1641826240633.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>What Is The IELTS Exam? General Overview And Introduction<\/h2>\n<p>IELTS stands for International English Language Testing System. It assesses the English language skills level of people who wish to work or live in an Anglophone environment. The IELTS certificate is accepted in nearly every English-speaking country (UK, Australia, Canada\u2026) and in more than <strong>3,000<\/strong> institutions in the USA. It is required by many professional organizations, academic institutions and is asked for visa and immigration forms.<\/p>\n<p>IELTS is one of the most <strong>renowned<\/strong> English-language tests in the academic world. It aims at assessing the English level of non-native English speakers. The IELTS test is required by thousands of universities, companies and institutions when accepting new candidates.<\/p>\n<p>According to the British Council website, more than 3 million IELTS tests are taken each year in over <strong>140 countries<\/strong>, which makes it the most popular English language proficiency test in the world.<\/p>\n<h3>What is the competence assessment for the IELTS test?<\/h3>\n<p>The IELTS test assesses the candidate\u2019s ability to read, speak, understand audio conversations and write in English.<\/p>\n<p>There is no minimum score required to pass the test. Every candidate who passes the test receives their results through a <strong>Test Report Form<\/strong> (TRF) which gives them a score going from band <strong>1<\/strong> to band <strong>9<\/strong> (band 0 score is given to those who did not attend the test). Each institution asking for its candidate to take the IELTS sets its own threshold, according to its standards.<\/p>\n\n<table id=\"tablepress-2452\" class=\"tablepress tablepress-id-2452\">\n<thead>\n<tr class=\"row-1\">\n\t<th class=\"column-1\"><strong><center>Band Score<\/center><\/strong><\/th><th class=\"column-2\"><strong><center>Skill Level<\/center><\/strong><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr class=\"row-2\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><center>9<\/center><\/td><td class=\"column-2\"><center>Expert<\/center><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-3\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><center>8<\/center><\/td><td class=\"column-2\"><center>Very good<\/center><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-4\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><center>7<\/center><\/td><td class=\"column-2\"><center>Good<\/center><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-5\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><center>6<\/center><\/td><td class=\"column-2\"><center>Competent<\/center><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-6\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><center>5<\/center><\/td><td class=\"column-2\"><center>Modest<\/center><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-7\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><center>4<\/center><\/td><td class=\"column-2\"><center>Limited<\/center><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-8\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><center>3<\/center><\/td><td class=\"column-2\"><center>Extremely limited<\/center><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-9\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><center>2<\/center><\/td><td class=\"column-2\"><center>Intermittent<\/center><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-10\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><center>1<\/center><\/td><td class=\"column-2\"><center>Non user<\/center><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n<h3>What are the different versions of the IELTS Test?<\/h3>\n<p>There are two versions of the IELTS:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/global-exam.com\/blog\/en\/ielts-academic-overview-structure-and-sample-questions\/\">IELTS Academic test<\/a> is intended for candidates wanting to <strong>enroll in academic institutions<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/global-exam.com\/blog\/en\/ielts-general-exam-structure-and-sample-questions\/\">General Training IELTS test<\/a> is intended for people who want to <strong>improve their level of English language for work or immigration purposes.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The IELTS test lasts <strong>2 hours and 45<\/strong> minutes and is divided into 4 parts:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Listening<\/strong>: the candidate must answer 40 questions<\/li>\n<li><strong>Reading<\/strong>: the candidate must answer 40 questions about 3 different texts<\/li>\n<li><strong>Writing<\/strong>: the candidate must write 2 texts of 150 and 250 words<\/li>\n<li><strong>Speaking<\/strong>: the candidate must speak to an examiner and answer questions about his personal life, talk about a drawn subject and develop a wider conversation about this subject.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>How Long Is the IELTS Valid? Check Your Results<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are a number of variables affecting the length of time over which an IELTS score remains valid. In general, the IELTS score validity is for<\/span><b> 2 years<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. It\u2019s a <\/span><b>globally recognized exam<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Always check with the institution or government that you are submitting your IELTS certificate to, regarding their views on exam validity period.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>How Can You Successfully Register for the IELTS Exam?<\/h2>\n<p>You can <strong>normally register online<\/strong> with your test center. <a href=\"https:\/\/global-exam.com\/blog\/en\/ielts-faqs-times-dates-registration-and-preparation\/\">Times and dates for upcoming IELTS exams<\/a> will be on a test center\u2019s website. The steps involved in registration include the following:<\/p>\n<h3>1. Find your nearest IELTS test location.<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can do this by checking with the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">IELTS website<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>2. Register for your IELTS test via the school\u2019s online portal.<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can do it all <strong>online<\/strong> or you can <strong>print<\/strong> an application and submit the form and payment in person. You will need to fill a form from the official government ID. Whichever form of ID that you use for registration is also needed on the day of your IELTS exam.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>3. You have registered<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0You should receive written <strong>notification<\/strong> of your registration from the test center. Normally, your writing and speaking components will take place on the same day, but there may be times when the speaking component is scheduled for another day (usually within the same week).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can find more information on how to register on the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">official IELTS website<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Take your time to decide the right version of the exam. The academic version is used for admittance to a higher educational institute and the general version is used for immigration or other purposes.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>When Do You Receive Your IELTS Certificate Test Report Form?<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You will need to show the same ID that you used for registration to pick up your results. Depending on the format that you sit for, you can expect to receive your <\/span><b>TRF (Test Report Form)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> as follows:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Paper-based test:<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Results will be available<strong> 13 days after your test.<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/global-exam.com\/blog\/en\/ielts-computer-based-everything-you-need-to-know-about-the-test\/\">Computer-delivered IELTS:<\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Results will be available <strong>between 5 and 7 days after your test.<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">IELTS for UKVI:<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Results will be available <strong>13 days after your test.<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/global-exam.com\/blog\/en\/what-is-the-ielts-life-skills-and-how-to-register\/\">IELTS Life Skills:<\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Results are available within <strong>7 days after the test.<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You will receive one copy of the TRF for most purposes, but you will receive two copies of the TRF if you are applying to<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Immigration<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). 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The results remain online for two years.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Are You Allowed to Pass the IELTS Exam More Than Once?<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes, in fact, it\u2019s not that common for an exam candidate to obtain the desired result the first time. Do not be discouraged if your band score is lower than what you expected on the first time around. Perseverance is key until you succeed. However, keep in mind that you have to pay the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">IELTS exam fee<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for each attempt.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>What Is the Price for the IELTS Exam in the USA and Canada?<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/global-exam.com\/blog\/en\/cost-ielts-test\/\">The IELTS test fee<\/a> is specific to each country\u2019s local currency and may vary from one country to another since the test is taken in dozens of different countries all around the world.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Taking the <strong>IELTS test in the US costs between $245 and $255 USD.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Taking the <strong>IELTS test in Canada costs around $300 CAD.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The exact price depends on which test centre you wish to take your test in. The fees will vary according to the amount of taxes the province or state charges. 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Courses may not start at a date that fits with your deadline.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>What do we provide for IELTS preparation?<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We have loads of IELTS exercises that give you the opportunity to <strong>practice<\/strong> a lot. A large number of practice will get you the band score you require. Our exercises come with corrections, so you\u2019ll know where you went wrong and how to fix the errors and improve.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Our tool is able to <strong>track your results<\/strong> and follow your progression.\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Our <strong>statistics<\/strong> will give you a picture of which topics you need to redo. When you find your weaknesses, you can then target them with specific vocabulary and grammar sheets that we provide. With our sixty hours of online training, there\u2019s plenty to do for you.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">GlobalExam IELTS online preparation is a premium service that we offer; however, we do offer a <strong>free trial version<\/strong> of the platform so that you can get a clear idea of what we do and whether you like it or not. There\u2019s no charge for a trail and no obligation to sign up.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In addition to the above, we offer feedback and study paths for you to choose from, so you have options and flexibility for your preparation. There are <strong>mock exams<\/strong> as well that let you experience what it will feel like on your actual IELTS exam day.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">All training materials are available online. 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