Covid -19 IELTS Exam Update For Exam Takers

As you know every country is dealing with the Novel Coronavirus that is spreading rapidly. Many Countries are following Completely Shutdown to protect its citizens. In this pandemic Situation, IELTS official, too, taking every possible action to protect its staff or global test taker community. So due to this pandemenic situation there is an IELTS Exam update for Exam takers.  IELTS Official has suspended Exams in its various exam centers in different countries. Either the IELTS exams are postponed or suspended in various centres in many countries. In other centres, exams are taken with extra health precautions. IELTS officials are monitoring the situation very closely and taking the necessary steps they need to protect its Global test taker community. They are also following and implementing guidance from national and local authorities to ensure the well being of its test-takers. IELTS officials also said that s not to attend an IELTS test if you are in contact with anybody suspected to have been exposed to novel coronavirus (COVID-19), or who have a cough, fever or are showing signs of being short of breath. Additional requirements may apply depending on the region where you are taking the test. Exam takers can also request for a transfer or postponing their exam or even can also ask for full refunds.

IELTS EXAM Status in  Different Countries- IELTS Exam Update

Countries	Status
Australia	Some tests are suspended
Austria	All testing suspended until 15 April 2020
Bangladesh	all testing suspended until 15 April 2020
Brazil	Some tests are suspended
China (Mainland)	all testing suspended until 30 April 2020
Canada	View Center Wise Status
France	all testing suspended until 18 April 2020
Germany	all testing suspended until 18 April 2020
India	some tests are suspended
Nepal	all testing suspended until 11 April 2020
New Zealand	all testing suspended until 30 April 2020
Pakistan	Some tests are suspended
South Africa	all testing suspended until 18 April 2020
Sri Lanka	all testing suspended until 30 April 2020
United Kingdom	All testing suspended until further notice
United States of America	All testing suspended until further notice
Bhutan	all testing suspended until 15 April 2020
Brazil	Some tests are suspended
Israel	all testing suspended until further notice
Malaysia	some tests are suspended.
Russia	all testing suspended until 30 April 2020
Saudi Arabia	all testing suspended until 24 April 2020
Ukraine	Some tests are suspended.
Vietnam	Some tests are suspended
Zimbabwe	all testing suspended until 24 April 2020

Health Precaution is taken By IELTS Official

1. IELTS official sanitizing all the venues before the start off of every test to protect is a test taker.

2. Hand Sanitizers are available at every exam center so exam taker can constantly sanitize their hands. 3. All the equipment available at exam centers is also cleaned in each test session.
3. Test Takers and Exam center staff should wear the mask on test days. 5. A Test taker or examiner can not insist on the other to remove or put on a mask during the speaking test. 6. Designated bins for mask disposal will be able at all venues.

   Health Advisory For Students When Going to give Exam

   1. If you have been in contact with a person suspected to have been exposed to novel coronavirus, or if you are unwell, have a cough or fever, or are showing signs of being short of breath, please contact your test center to reschedule your test or to arrange a refund. 2. All test takers, center staff and examiners must wear a face mask covering their mouth and nose during the test. Test takers can bring their masks. Also, be aware that you may be requested to uncover your face temporarily for some security checks.

What you can do during the IELTS exam Coronavirus postponed or Cancellation.

The exam is canceled on different exams centers of different countries you can check your exam center’s staus on IELTS official Website. Just be aware that only follow the official website for updates and don’t believe in the rumors going on social media groups and other sites. IELTS official also provides you a facility to ask refund your fee or you can reschedule your Exam. You should be preparing online rather than going to school because of the high risk of getting infected at school rather than being at home. You can take our best online courses to prepare for the IELTS exam. During this period spend your time wisely, do some good preparation while at home score high in the exam and clear your exam in one go. You can read about related topics such as –

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