Credential type: language proficiency test · verified on the issuer's site September 19, 2026 issuer page
Exam Domains
1 Listening Comprehension25%
2 Reading Comprehension25%
3 Writing (essays, letters, summaries)25%
4 Speaking (recorded responses)25%
Exam Details
Question TypesMultiple Choice, Written Response, Spoken Response, Fill in the Blank
Online ProctoringAvailable
ID RequirementsValid government-issued photo ID required. For IELTS: passport required at test centers. For Duolingo English Test: passport or government-issued ID for online proctoring.
RenewalRequired -- Most language test scores are valid for 2 years from the test date. Candidates must retake the full exam to obtain a new result after expiry. Some immigration authorities may accept scores older than 2 years under special conditions.
Retake PolicyIELTS: no waiting period; candidates may sit as often as needed. Duolingo English Test: 21-day waiting period between attempts. CELPIP: no minimum waiting period between attempts. Cambridge exams: no mandatory waiting period; retake fees apply.