QO'SHKO'L OFFICIAL

The viral post claiming eight IELTS 8.0 scores in one day is completely photoshopped and intentionally misleading. The design misuses terminology (8.0 is not equivalent to C2), and even the date format (2024/2025) doesn’t match real IELTS documentation.

But let’s be clear — this is not just a minor technical mistake.

The core issue is that the center blatantly and maliciously lied in its advertisement.

The candidates didn’t receive their scores in one day — some results date back as far as November, meaning this post is a deliberate attempt to deceive. False advertising is not only unethical — it’s also illegal.

This so-called “largest language school in Uzbekistan” actually had only 6 authentic results in the past 5 months — not 8. To cover this underperformance, they resorted to misinformation, involving a popular blogger to lend credibility and manipulate public perception.

To make matters worse:
• UzNews.uz, a platform that presents itself as a news outlet, published the post without basic fact-checking. Isn’t it a journalist’s duty to verify information before publication?
• A well-known blogger announced this as big news to thousands of followers without due diligence.

This isn’t a minor mistake. One result listed as 8.0 was in fact a 7.5, which was deliberately misrepresented. Another posted certificate doesn’t even appear in the IELTS verification system, indicating potential fabrication.

The post has since been quietly removed, but that’s not enough. If you lie publicly, you should also apologize publicly.

The public deserves transparency. IELTS candidates should stay alert and double-check all claims made by prep centers, especially those relying heavily on influencers or unverified or verified news sources.

I hold no personal grudge against InterNation. In fact, I’ve even spoken at an event in Tashkent on a Sunday. But this isn’t about rivalry — it’s about accountability.

Future IELTS takers — be wise. Choose institutions that are honest, not just popular.