Essential Facts About the New IELTS One Skill Retake

1. Selective Availability: Currently, the IELTS One Skill Retake is offered only in specific test centers in selected countries and is exclusively available for the computer-based test format. Nigeria is part of this.

2. Expanding Reach: There's an ongoing effort to extend the IELTS One Skill Retake to more test centers across various countries, widening the accessibility for test-takers globally.

3. Future Plans for Paper-Based Tests: Plans are in place to make the One Skill Retake available for those who have taken the paper-based IELTS test. This expansion will be communicated to test-takers as soon as it becomes available. This indicates that the one skill retake is only for those who did/do the Computer version.

4. Test Section Focus: This retake option allows candidates to reattempt only the part of the test (Listening, Reading, Writing, or Speaking) where they feel improvement is needed, without having to retake the entire test.

5. Result Reassessment: Upon completing the retake, candidates receive an updated Test Report Form showing the new score for the retaken skill along with the original scores for the other sections, offering flexibility in reporting.

6. Preparation Resources: A variety of preparatory materials are available to help candidates better understand the test format and improve their performance in the retaken skill.

7. Booking Process:
    - Complete the initial IELTS test.
    - If dissatisfied with a score in one skill, book the One Skill Retake.
    - The retake should be taken within 60 days of the original test date.

This new option is a significant step towards offering more tailored and flexible test-taking experiences for IELTS candidates.