swapnochary said:
this is not new... from long ago IELTS is valid for 2 years...
i sat for exam on April 2009, and found in my report card that is it valid for 2 yrs.
thanks
Swapnochary
Dear swapnochary,
Generally IELTS(both academic and general training) is valid for 2 years. However, CIC was accepting only General training IELTS which must not be more than 1 year old from June 26,2010. CIC even returned post june 2010 applicantions who sent IELTS result which is more than 1 year.Now, according to the lasted change took place on 23 Dec,2010; CIC increased IELTS validity from 1 year to 2 years and it is definitely a good news for upcoming applicants.
source: http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/immigrate/index.asp
Regards,
Dr.Haisb