When will I get my IELTS results?
If you have taken the IELTS on paper, you will be able to preview your results after 13 calendar days from the test date.Check your results on the Test Taker Portal.
You will be able to log in to the Test Taker Portal to preview your results. Your result will normally be available in 2 to 21 days, depending on several factors including the number of sections requested for remark. If you have not received a response after 28 days, please contact your test centre.
If you lose your Test Report Form or forget your test results, please contact your test centre.
| Test | Time |
| IELTS on paper | 13 days |
| IELTS on computer | 1-5 days |
| IELTS Online | 3-6 days |
| IELTS for UKVI | 13 days |
| IELTS for UKVI Life Skills | 7 days |
When will I get a physical copy of my result ?
We will send out a paper copy of your IELTS test score the Test Report Form (TRF), via mail delivery 13 days after the test date for IELTS on paper. Please allow up to two working days for the delivery.
IELTS results will not be disclosed over the phone or through email.
We’ll send your Test Report Form (TRF) directly to the institutions you’re applying to
Institutions need original copies of your Test Report Form. Photocopies will not be accepted.
We can send up to five additional copies of your TRF directly to institutions you are applying to (for instance universities, immigration officers, etc.). If you would like us to do this, please include the relevant addresses on the Test taker portal within two years of taking the test.
Please do not forget to give the full postal address of the institution. Without the complete address we are not able to check whether the institution has access to the IELTS Test Report Form Verification Service that allows it to view your results after we have submitted them electronically. In case they do not access this service, we will send your TRF by post.
Can I get additional copies of my IELTS results?
If you want us to send another copy of your TRF to a recognising organisation in addition to the five copies we provide, you will need to pay an administration fee of 10 EUR per copy to send it via airmail or 30 EUR per copy to send to international destinations via DHL/EMS courier.
If your test centre has been closed, you can order additional test report forms from ielts.org.
You will need to provide the institution’s address and fill in the “Application for Additional Test Report Form”. We will then send the TRF directly to the institution.
Please note that an additional Test Report Form takes up to two days to be processed.
Test takers can pay via a direct bank transfer (according to an invoice which would be issued to you). Please follow this link to request invoice. The invoice will be sent to the email address provided within the 48 hours after submission.
What does my IELTS score mean?
You will be awarded an IELTS band score from 0-9 for each test section, which reflects your proficiency in English.
Your TRF shows a score for each of the four skills (Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking), as well as an overall band score. You can score whole band scores (for example 5.0, 6.0, 7.0) or half band scores (e.g. 5.5, 6.5, 7.5) in each section of the test.
Find out more about what your score means here.
How long are my IELTS results valid for?
Organisations will usually not accept your results if they are more than two years old, unless you provide evidence that you have actively maintained or tried to improve your English since taking the test. The IELTS Partners cannot confirm the validity of test results that are more than two years old.
How can I get my IELTS test re-marked?
If you did not receive the score you expected, you can apply for your test to be re-marked. This is called an Enquiry on Results (EOR). You can choose which test sections you want to be re-marked and will need to request this at the test centre where you sat the test.
The fee for this service is 80 EUR, which will be refunded if your score is increased for any section of the test.
You need to apply for a re-marking no later than six weeks after the test date.
IELTS on Computer, IELTS on Paper, and IELTS for UKVI on Computer: You can submit and pay for an Enquiry on Results online from the Test Taker Portal .
IELTS for UKVI on Paper, and IELTS for UKVI Life Skills: If you have taken an IELTS for UKVI on Paper or IELTS for UKVI Life Skills test and would like to apply for an Enquiry on Results, please download the Enquiry on Results Form from the download section below and submit it to the test centre where you sat the test. Make sure you attach your proof of payment.
Test takers can pay via bank transfer, or in cash in our office (in normal circumstances).
Via a direct bank transfer (according to an invoice which would be issued to you). Please follow this link to request invoice. The invoice will be sent to the email address provided within the 48 hours after submission.
The outcome of Enquiry of Results (EORs) can become available on the same day as your application and up to 21 days after your application. The time it takes depends on several factors, including the number of sections you’ve asked us to re-mark.
Can I re-take my IELTS test?
There are no restrictions on re-taking IELTS. You can book a test as soon as you feel you are ready to do so.
Please note that your score is unlikely to increase unless you make a significant effort to improve your English before re-taking the test. Visit the preparation section to take a practice test and assess your level.