IELTS Cancellations Disrupt Chinese Mainland Test Takers as University Deadlines Loom

The British Council canceled computer-based IELTS tests across the Chinese mainland for three days after a technical malfunction raised concerns about test security, disrupting the overseas-university applications of an estimated 10,000 candidates.

The organization said Tuesday it would resume all computer-based IELTS tests and One Skill Retake exams from Wednesday and offer free replacement tests, refunds and travel reimbursements to affected candidates.