"作为一场动辄要花2170元的英语考试，怎么能捅这么大的篓子？" 因分毫之差，而被「浪费」的人生 史上最难阅读理解出现了，阅读了，但不理解。 2025年11月12日，正在申请留学的王丞在邮箱里发现了一封相当眼熟的红边邮件： "我们谨代表雅思主办方，非常抱歉地向您说明，由于技术故障导致您2025年07月10日参加的雅思考试成绩受到影响，目前您的考试成绩已经更新。" 「世界是一个巨大的草台班子」再添一员大将。 近日，雅思考试（IELTS）自曝重大失误——由于"技术故障"导致全球成绩系统性误判，波及范围从2023年8月持续到2025年9月，问题集中在机考的阅读 和听力部分，变动幅度在0.5-1.5分之间（满分为9分）。目前成绩已紧急更新，并承诺提供全额退款作为补偿措施。 这场"史诗级出错"横跨两年，预计影响7万名考生，退费金额或达1.4亿元。 第一眼，王丞还以为是诈骗。于是他关掉了邮件，继续干活。 图源：受访者供图 第二天，他才在社交媒体上刷到了铺天盖地的讨论——再三交叉印证后，他才相信，原来雅思真的"翻车"了。 "最开始还有点开心，退回来两千多块，相当于白考了一个证书。但当我看到更正后的分数后，整颗心都拔凉拔凉的 ...

Core Viewpoint - The global study abroad market is facing significant challenges due to tightening visa policies and increasing uncertainty in major destination countries, leading to a downward revision of profit expectations by IDP Education for the fiscal year 2025 [1][2]. Group 1: Impact on IDP Education - IDP Education announced a projected decline of approximately 28%-30% in student placements and an 18%-20% drop in language test numbers for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025 [1]. - Following the announcement, IDP's stock price plummeted by 48% on June 3, resulting in a loss of nearly 1 billion AUD, marking the largest drop in eight years [1]. - The company is reviewing long-term costs, productivity, and investment strategies to mitigate the impact of declining revenues [2]. Group 2: Changes in Study Abroad Policies - Major study destinations, including Canada, the US, the UK, and Australia, have implemented stricter immigration and study policies, contributing to a significant decrease in visa issuance [5][6][7]. - As of March 31, 2025, visa issuance for IDP's students in Canada and the US is expected to drop by 65% and 27%, respectively, while the UK and Australia are projected to see declines of 9% and 10% [5]. Group 3: Business Segments of IDP - IDP's primary business segments include student placement services, language testing (IELTS), and English education, with student placement being the largest revenue source [4]. - In the previous year, the number of students placed in major English-speaking countries increased by 17%, reaching a record 98,900, with a revenue growth of 27% in this segment [4]. Group 4: Market Dynamics in China and India - IDP is facing challenges in the Indian IELTS market, with a 55% decline in participation due to policy changes and increased competition, leading to a 19% drop in language testing revenue [9]. - The company plans to expand into the Chinese market, having ceased its partnership with the British Council to directly conduct IELTS exams in China [10].