IELTS One Skill Retake now accepted by Immigration New Zealand

Currently, IELTS One Skill Retake (OSR) is accepted by more than 900 organisations

New Zealand has announced the acceptance of the IELTS (International English Language Testing System) One Skill Retake option.

IELTS One Skill Retake allows test takers to retake any one of the four skills (listening, reading, writing, and speaking) if they did not achieve their desired score in that skill the first time, the administering of the test IDP, said in a statement.

It has been recognised by Immigration New Zealand as a valid and reliable means of assessing English language proficiency, meeting the stringent requirements for international migration to New Zealand. This will allow candidates to enhance specific language skills, tailoring their language proficiency to better align with their unique strengths and needs.

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Currently, IELTS One Skill Retake (OSR) is accepted by more than 900 organisations including UK Visas & Immigration, the Australian Department of Home Affairs, Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency and National Boards, Engineers Australia and Chartered Accountants ANZ for registration in their respective sectors and an increasing number of universities and institutions each month.

It is also now available at selected IELTS test centres located in more than 100 countries worldwide. Test takers who choose an IELTS One Skill Retake will receive a second Test Report Form (TRF) with their new score that can be used for migration and study.

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Depending on their score, test takers can choose whether they would like to use their old or new TRF for the skill they retook.