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The International English Language Testing System (IELTS) has canceled all exams in the Russian Federation, Kommersant reports with reference to letters received by those who planned to take the test.
According to the letter, the exams have been suspended “as a result of the aggravated foreign political situation” by decision of the owners of IELTS – the British Council and Cambridge Assessment English. Applicants were offered to transfer the funds paid for the exam to pay for courses to prepare for it. Otherwise, the money will be frozen until the resumption of examination sessions in Russia, the publication clarifies.
At the same time, the letters emphasize that the party taking the exam “does not have information on the exact dates for the appearance of new available dates for registration, but will make every effort to organize the exam as soon as possible.”
IELTS is the most requested English language test for study and immigration to English-speaking countries, including the UK, Canada, Australia and New Zealand.
Recall, on February 24, Russian President Vladimir Putin made an emergency appeal to the Russians and announced a special military operation in the Donbass. In his speech, he stated that “circumstances require decisive action from Russia” and stressed that “Russia will not allow Ukraine to have nuclear weapons.” In response to Russia’s actions, Western countries (USA, Canada, European Union, Great Britain, Japan) announced new, tougher sanctions against the Russian Federation, including financial and economic ones.
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Source: Rosbalt
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