Can I buy an IELTS certificate?

by Klara Faymann Marketing specialist

IELTS is well known for its spectacular security measures. That is probably one of the reasons more universities and institutions accept the IELTS certificate every day.

On the other hand, universities and immigration authorities can make online inquiries from IDP and the British Council to check the validity and authenticity of the IELTS certificates presented by the applicants. Therefore any kind of fake certificate will be instantly recognizable.

This being said, there are always scams that claim they can provide you with genuine and authentic IELTS certificate. You have to be very careful about them since after selling you the fake certificate, they will threaten you to inform the authorities that you have purchased a fake certificate and you will be banned from taking the IELTS exam ever again, and by doing so prevent you from suing them.

To sum up, there is absolutely no way that you can buy an IELTS certificate and the only way to get one is by taking the IELTS exam.

Preparing for the IELTS exam can be hard for many candidates, that's why there are many support tools that you can use to prepare yourself. One of the most effective tools out there is online IELTS mock tests that assess your current IELTS band score and provide you with detailed feedback on how to improve and strengthen your weaknesses.

I hope after reading this article, you think twice when presented with a chance to buy an IELTS certificate.