IELTS is an International English Language Testing System. It is preferred to take IELTS classes before appearing in to final test. There are two bodies who take test. One is British council and the other is Australian Education Centre.
First you need to register yourself for the test. The organizing body communicates the test dates after the registration. There are four parts of the test
1. Listening
2. Reading
3. Writing
4. Speaking
First three test are given at once, while Speaking test is given separately. It is not necessary speaking and other three test are conducted on the same date, there can be variation in the dates.
IELTS Exam is not over literally, a candidate can appear for IELTS several times but there is a limit for appearing for exams I guess.
IELTS stands for (International English Language Testing System) the people who wants to work or get education in abroad are the ones who appear for this IELTS exam.
I am appearing for IELTS Exam in London and as much I know you have to re-appear for the exam if the score expires.
Yes, it is possible to obtain a valid IELTS certificate without taking the exam,
I guess the wisest step will be contacting the ielts exam training centre for consulting on the same as being professional service provider in the industry can guide best with exact details without wandering anywhere.
The IELTS certificate is valid for 2 years, once it expires, the candidate has to take the exam again in case he has yet to go to his country of destination.
IELTS or TOEFL iBT
No, it is not legitimate or legal to buy an IELTS certificate without sitting for the exam. The IELTS test is a standardized assessment designed to measure English language proficiency, and acquiring a certificate fraudulently can lead to serious consequences, including legal action and bans from future testing. It is essential to take the exam to obtain a valid and recognized certificate.
Consultation from ielts exam training centre itself is the best as usually all candidates take the same listening and speaking components but different reading and writing components so hence the tutorials are designed accordingly.
To go to a foreign country especially for education, this exam is a must.
No you will not be able to renew the results. The IELTS certificate is valid for 2 year, once it expires, the candidate has to take the exam again in case he has yet to go to his country of destination. I hope this helps.
For preparations of IELTS exam you can find stuff on internet or you can ask any expert about this.