IELTS One Skill Retake helps you show your full potential
Do you know, every year millions of people around the world use their IELTS scores to achieve their study, work and migration goals? With the right preparation and support, you also can achieve the best score. If you didn’t show your potential in one skill on test day, IELTS OSR can help you back on track.
So, to help you feel confident going into your IELTS test for Australia, we’ve developed IELTS One Skill Retake (OSR). IELTS OSR means you can retake one section (Listening, Reading, Writing or Speaking) within 60 days of your original test date. To check if you are eligible to take the OSR, please log in to your candidate portal.*
*Currently available only for IELTS on Computer for Australia.
Here are some key features of IELTS One Skill Retake (OSR) for you
Scheduling
Currently available only for IELTS on Computer.
Availability
Available for Australia at IELTS on Computer centres.
RO Acceptance
Accepted by DOHA and other Higher Ed Australian institutions.
Timeframe to Book
Book your OSR within 60 days of your original IELTS test.
Conditions
One skill retake is permitted per IELTS Test.
Test Types
Available for Academic and General Training Tests.
Test Report Form (TRF)
You'll receive a new TRF including the OSR result.
Enquiry on Results (EOR)
EOR’s permitted with One Skill Retake.
How can you apply for IELTS One Skill Retake (OSR)?
When you log into your profile page on IELTS IDP India website, you will see your IELTS results. If you would like to improve one result, simply click on the ‘Retake’ button for that skill of the test to book.
Please be aware, you can only book one skill retake once per full IELTS test.

Overview of IELTS One Skill Retake (OSR) format
Test Delivery | Test Type | Available |
---|---|---|
IELTS on Computer | Academic | Yes |
IELTS on Computer | General Training | Yes |
IELTS on Paper | Academic | Not available |
IELTS on Paper | General Training | Not available |
List of IELTS One Skill Retake (OSR) accepting Australian institutions
IELTS One Skill Retake (OSR) is accepted by the Australian Department of Home Affairs, Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency, and more than 50 Australian universities and institutions already. Over 11,500 organisations around the world accept IELTS. You will need to check with these organisations to see if they also accept IELTS One Skill Retake results.
Please ensure to check with the organisation you intend to apply to for more information about eligibility requirements. Here is the list of OSR accepting Australian institutions. An increasing number of Australian universities and institutions are accepting OSR results each month.
Understanding your IELTS One Skill Retake (OSR) results
You will receive a new Test Report Form (TRF). This includes your updated IELTS One Skill Retake score as well as the results for your other three skills in the original test.
You can choose whether you use your original TRF or your new TRF.
Frequently Asked Questions
No. You can only complete one retake for each full IELTS test.
No. A maximum of one section of the test can be retested for each full IELTS test.
You will receive your results within 3-5 days.

Hear it from the IELTS One Skill Retake test takers

I would recommend IELTS because it’s widely accepted, recognised worldwide and gives the chance to retake one skill.”

IELTS One Skill Retake helps test takers and also gives you a sense of calm and assurance to know that you can retake one skill.

I think all organisations could consider One Skill Retake because the procedure of the test is [the] same with [the] same merit based on people’s English ability.


