Most major English certifications are valid for two years from the date of the test. This applies to IELTS, TOEFL, OET, PTE Academic, and CELPIP. The CAMBRIDGE English Test is also valid for two years. Some institutions may accept older scores at their discretion, but for immigration purposes, you should always assume the two-year rule applies strictly.

Yes — some exams now offer home editions. The CAMBRIDGE English Test is entirely home-based. TOEFL offers a Home Edition with a human proctor. PTE Academic and IELTS currently require you to visit a test centre for the official exam. CELPIP is also centre-based. Rules may vary by country, so always check the official test provider's website for your location.

IELTS Academic is for applicants seeking undergraduate or postgraduate academic admission, and for professionals seeking registration with regulatory bodies (like doctors or nurses in some countries). IELTS General Training is for those applying for secondary education, work experience, or immigration to English-speaking countries. The Listening and Speaking sections are the same in both; the Reading and Writing sections differ — General Training uses more everyday texts and requires you to write a letter (not a report) in Task 1.

There are no official limits on how many times you can retake IELTS, TOEFL, PTE, or CELPIP. OET also allows retakes of individual subtests. The CAMBRIDGE English Test limits you to twice per 30-day period. Most people who fail simply need better exam-specific preparation, not more general English study. If you've failed before and come to us, we'll diagnose exactly what went wrong and address it directly.