What is IELTS One Skill Retake (OSR)?

IELTS One Skill Retake allows you to retake one of the four skills (Listening, Reading, Writing, or Speaking) if you need to improve in just one area. 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 one area, IELTS One Skill Retake can help you get back on track.

Can I take IELTS One Skill Retake?

Yes, you can take IELTS One Skill Retake if: you have completed a full test at a centre that offers One Skill Retake your full test was an eligible IELTS on computer test you sit your One Skill Retake within 60 days of your full IELTS test

How will I receive my IELTS One Skill Retake results?

You will receive a new Test Report Form (TRF) when you take IELTS One Skill Retake. This new TRF includes the new result for the one skill you've retaken. It also lists the other three scores from your original test. Download an example IELTS One Skill Retake TRF . Or learn more about your IELTS OSR results here .

Can I apply for Enquiry on Results and IELTS One Skill Retake at the same time?

If you want to submit an Enquiry On Results against your original full IELTS test, you must do so within two weeks of the date of the original full IELTS test date for Listening, Reading and Writing, and wait until you receive your remark status before registering for a One Skills Retake against the same full IELTS test.

How much does IELTS One Skill Retake cost?

IELTS One Skill Retake costs between $199 and $229 without HST, depending on the test centre location. The price for One Skill Retake is the same whether you retake IELTS Speaking, Listening, Reading or Writing. There is no separate registration fee or payment processing fee. There is also no additional fee for last-minute bookings.

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Q: Who accepts IELTS One Skill Retake?

Stay informed of the institutions that now accept IELTS One Skill Retake for admission and registration here . Always check the website of the organisation you intend to apply to for more information about eligibility requirements.

Every year millions of people around the world use their IELTS scores to achieve their study, work, and migration goals. With the right preparation and support, our test takers can achieve their best scores.

To help you feel confident going into your IELTS test, we’ve developed IELTS One Skill Retake. You can now retake any one component of the test; Listening, Reading, Writing or Speaking without redoing all four sections.

Who is eligible to take IELTS One Skill Retake?

You're eligible to book IELTS One Skill Retake after you have recently completed a full test on computer and received your IELTS test score, from an eligible test centre. You must book your IELTS One Skill Retake within 60 days of your original test date.

Who accepts IELTS One Skill Retake?

IELTS One Skill Retake is accepted* by various universities and professional bodies. Click here to find out which organisations accept your IELTS One Skill Retake test scores.

* Always check the website of the organisation you intend to apply to for more information about eligibility requirements.

Check the FAQ section below for more information about IELTS One Skill Retake.

Test takers who took part in the first IELTS One Skill Retake test praised the new option.

"I was ecstatic when my friend told me about IELTS One Skill Retake... I am very lucky to be one of the pioneering people to have this opportunity. One Skill Retake is a game-changer"

Melbourne-based test taker.