IELTS One Skill Retake

IELTS One Skill Retake is a new way to give test takers confidence that they can reach their potential and showcase their full English language ability. With IELTS One Skill Retake, you now have the option to re-take any one section of the test (Listening, Reading, Writing, or Speaking) if you need to improve on one area (instead of retaking all four sections). We know most test takers get the scores they need the first time, but if you feel you haven’t performed to your best in all areas, IELTS One Skill Retake can be that help to get you back on track. It is available for both IELTS Academic and General Training tests.

Currently, the only way to take IELTS is to take it in one session, sitting a test for each skill: Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking. With One Skill Retake, IELTS will be the only major English language proficiency test that gives test takers the ability to take one section of the test again, if required, and update their overall test result.

IELTS One Skill Retake is currently available at selected IELTS on Computer centres and will continue to roll out globally throughout 2023. Find out where OSR is available here: https://takeielts.britishcouncil.org/take-ielts/one-skill-retake

The IELTS One Skill Retake must occur within 60 days of your original IELTS test.

You can retake any one section of the IELTS test, whether it’s 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 normal IELTS test. But you save time because you do not need to complete the other three skills.

No. You can only complete one retake for each full IELTS test. In each One Skill Retake test you can only retake one section of the IELTS test. 

Yes, you can, but it requires a few steps. If you have previously booked an IELTS One Skill Retake for the Writing section and now prefer to have it for the Speaking section, you will need to cancel your current booking and then schedule a new test. If you missed your previously booked IELTS One Skill Retake, you are allowed to rebook for a different section. However, please be aware that cancellation policies and potential administrative fees apply. Please reach out to your test centre for any further clarification on these procedures.

Absolutely. If you were unable to attend your initially booked IELTS One Skill Retake, you can book another one. You can even choose a different section for your retake. Keep in mind though, you are required to take the IELTS One Skill Retake within 60 days of the original test date. Each full test permits only one retake. Therefore, if you have already taken the IELTS One Skill Retake, you cannot book another one.

No, this is not allowed. The identity document you bring to the IELTS One Skill Retake must be the same one you used for the original IELTS test and it must be valid. If your ID expires after the initial test, you won't be eligible to book the IELTS One Skill Retake. To avoid any inconvenience, please ensure to schedule and take your IELTS One Skill Retake before your ID expires.

You will receive a new Test Report Form. This includes your updated IELTS One Skill Retake score as well as the results for the other three skills in the original test. You can choose whether you use your original or your new Test Report Form. 

You will receive an electronic Test Report Form for your One Skill Retake test. You can download and print the Test Report Form at Test Taker Portal. A paper Test Report Form for One Skill Retake will not be issued by default. 

The new Test Report Form and the IELTS One Skill Retake Test Report Form are both valid. Both can be used by Test Takers and Registered organisations in the same way. The IELTS One Skill Retake Test Report Form will also show the original results you go for the other three sections in the original Test.    

The OSR Test Report Form will clearly state that it is the IELTS One Skill Retake result. This will also be indicated on the IELTS Results Verification Service.

You can use the Test Report Form and scores from the original four skill IELTS test or you can use the updated Test Report Form that includes the updated IELTS One Skill Retake score. The original Test Report Form will continue to exist alongside the new IELTS One Skill Retake score. Both are valid.    

If your organisation(s) requires a hard-copy Test Report Form, please contact your test centre. You may also request multiple hard copies of your Test Report Form through the Additional Test Report Form services. 

Organisations accepting IELTS One Skill Retake are displayed here: https://takeielts.britishcouncil.org/take-ielts/one-skill-retake/organisations.

The webpage will be updated from time to time. You may also directly check with your organisation(s).

Institutions that already receive IELTS results electronically will receive IELTS One Skill Retake results in the same way they receive IELTS test results now. Any institution that has not registered for this access can receive results directly from their applicants or request electronic delivery of IELTS results.

Educational institutions and organisations you have nominated will receive your electronic IELTS One Skill Retake Test Report Form. Institutions can also use the IELTS Results Verification service to verify your IELTS scores.