Does the student need to retake the IELTS academic test since the previous general IELTS is over two years old?
08 Jul 2026 · Answered by Soundarya M · 1 min read
Yes, you need to retake the IELTS Academic test. Your previous IELTS was a General Training test and is now over two years old, so it is not valid for university admission or visa purposes.
Most universities and immigration authorities require a valid IELTS Academic score taken within the last two years.
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