IELTS One Skill Retake is a new feature designed to help you get your desired test score without retaking the full test. If you want to improve your score on one test skill, you can retake any of the four IELTS skills – Listening, Reading, Writing, or Speaking.

Benefits of taking IELTS One Skill Retake

  • Focus on one skill: If you didn’t do your best in the first test, One Skill Retake gives you a second chance to show your English level and improve your score in one section without having to retake the full test. Save time and money by only doing the part of the test related to one skill rather than testing all four skills again.

  • Take a test, you know: IELTS One Skill Retake follows the same format and timing as the regular IELTS test. This means you will already be familiar with the test. You don’t need to worry about preparing for a new exam and learning different task types.

  • Receive a new Test Report Form: You will receive a new IELTS Test Report Form with your IELTS One Skill Retake score. It also includes the scores from your original test and an overall CEFR score. Your results will be valid for two years from the original test date, which you can find on your Test Report Form.

  • Your original test scores will remain the same: There will be no change to your other scores from your original test. And once you’ve received your results, if you would prefer to use your original score, you can. 

 

Conditions to book IELTS One Skill Retake  

  • You can book the test if you’ve recently completed a full IELTS on computer test.

  • You must also have taken your original IELTS test from MOSAIC Engage. You can sit for the OSR at the same venue as your original test.

  • You must have the same ID that was used for the original test. You will have to bring the original, valid ID to the test day.

  • You can only retake one skill once per original test, and you must sit the One Skill Retake within 60 days of your original test. Note: You must register for OSR at least 5 days before the 60 days deadline. For example, if June 30th is the 60th day after your original test, you must register by June 24th to take the OSR test.

  • You can only book OSR if you do not have an EOR in progress.

  • A limited number of institutions accept/recognize OSR, please check if the institution you are applying to accepts OSR. Click here for a list of institutions.

  • Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has not officially accepted the new IELTS One Skill Retake (OSR). Please ensure you check thoroughly before you apply for IELTS OSR for immigration purposes. Refund/cancellation is not possible if the Receiving Organizations do not recognize/accept OSR.

 
 

FAQS

Q. What is One Skill Retake (OSR)?

With IELTS One Skill Retake (OSR), 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).

Q. Is OSR available for all modules and formats?

IELTS One Skill Retake (OSR) is currently available for IELTS on Computer only and available for Academic and General Training modules.

Q. Who all can book OSR?

You can book the test if you have completed a full IELTS on Computer test at MOSAIC Engage within 60 days of your original test.

You can only retake one skill once per original test.

You must have the same ID document used for the original full IELTS test to sit for OSR.

Q. What are the steps to book OSR?

Please fill out the form and we will get in touch with you within 3 business days.

Mention the preferred date on the form. We will try to accommodate your request, however, if the date is not available, we will provide you with the closest available date.

Once your payment has been successfully processed, you’ll receive a confirmation email. You can also view your new booking details in the Test Taker Portal under ‘Tests and Results’.

Q. When should you book your OSR?

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

Q. What are the cancelation policies for OSR?

You can cancel your IELTS OSR test at any time before taking your test by notifying your Test Centre. Please follow the below mentioned deadlines for refund requests.

Refund terms depend upon when you cancel and whether exceptional circumstances and Special Considerations apply.

More than 14 days from the OSR date- 50% refund.

Less than 5 days from the OSR date- No Refund.

For more information on transfer, refund or cancellation, please click here.

*NOTE: No refund is provided if the IELTS One Skill Retake (OSR) result is not recognized by any given institution, organization, or government body. Please make sure to check if your Recognising Organisation accepts OSR before registering.

 

Q. What is the length and format of OSR?

You can retake any one section of the IELTS test, whether it’s Listening, Reading, Writing, or Speaking.

OSR is available on Computer Delivered format only and time of that IELTS One Skill Retake (OSR) test is the same as that individual skill in a standard IELTS test.

Q. Is it possible to take OSR more than one time for a particular test?

No. You can only complete one retake for each full IELTS test.

Q. How will I receive my result?

You will receive a new Test Report Form. This includes your updated IELTS One Skill Retake (OSR) 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 the Test Taker Portal. A paper Test Report Form for One Skill Retake can be ordered by paying admin fee here.

Q. Will my new TRF say that I took OSR?

The OSR Test Report Form will clearly state that it is the IELTS One Skill Retake result.

Q. Will my Original TRF still be valid after OSR?

The original Test Report Form will continue to exist alongside the new IELTS One Skill Retake (OSR) score. Both are valid. 

Q. Do all organizations accept OSR?

Not all organizations / institutions accept OSR currently, please be sure to confirm if the organization you are applying to accepts OSR.

Academic IELTS: Organizations accepting IELTS One Skill Retake (OSR) are displayed here: https://takeielts.britishcouncil.org/take-ielts/one-skill-retake/organisations 

General Training IELTS: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has not officially accepted the new IELTS One Skill Retake (OSR). Please ensure you check thoroughly before you apply for IELTS OSR for immigration purposes.

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