When will I get my IELTS results?
You won’t have to wait long for your IELTS test results.
If you have taken the paper based test, you will be able to preview your results after 13 calendar days from the test date. You will receive an email that your results are ready for pick up. You can check the results on the Test Taker Portal.
If you have taken the computer delivered test, you will be able to preview your results within 3-5 calendar days from the test date.You will receive an email that your results are ready for pick up. Check your results on the Test Taker Portal.
If you have taken the IELTS Online, you will be able to preview your results within 6-8 calendar days from the test date.You will receive an email that your results are ready for pick up. Check your results on the Test Taker Portal.
If you have taken IELTS Online or IELTS on computer, you will receive your results electronically only. You can download the electronic version (eTRF) from the Test Taker portal 3-8 days after your test. We will not issue an additional paper Test Report Forms. You can print your electronic Test Report Form (eTRF) to send it to the organisations you are applying to, or you can send it via email. Alternatively, you can send your results direct to the organisation through the Test Taker Portal.
If you lose your Test Report Form or forget your test results, please contact your test centre.
When will I get a physical copy of my result?
Certificates will be available for collection from British Council, Mansouriya 13 days after the test date for a paper-based test and 3-5 days after a computer-delivered test. Our working hours contact us
Kindly note that if you were absent for any part/ module of the test, then there will be no result issued.
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 (not applicable to IELTS Online)
We’ll send your Test Report Form (TRF) directly to the institutions you’re applying to, whether you have taken a computer-delivered or a paper-based test.
We can send up to five additional copies of your TRF directly to institutions you are applying to (for instance universities, immigration officers, etc.).
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 a copy of your TRF by courier or online to a recognising organisation, you will need to pay an administration fee of KWD 15 per copy to send it via courier or online. This process applies to both paper-based and computer-delivered IELTS.
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” below. Attach a photocopy of your IELTS test result and passport to the application. We will then send the TRF directly to the institution.
Please note that an additional Test Report Form takes around 5 working days to be processed.
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 how your score is calculated here.
How long are my IELTS results valid for?
Whether you have taken paper-based or computer-delivered IELTS, 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 through the test centre where you took your 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 Lifeskills:
If you have taken an IELTS for UKVI on Paper or Lifeskills test and would like to apply for an Enquiry on Results, please contact us.
The fees for this service are:
| Standard IELTS EOR | KWD 40 |
| UKVI IELTS EOR | KWD 40 |
| Life Skills EOR | KWD 40 |
The Enquiry on Results fee will be refunded if your score is increased for any section of the test.
The outcome of an Enquiry on Results 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 have asked us to re-mark. If you have not received a response after 21 days, please contact your test centre.
For IELTS for UKVI on Computer, IELTS for UKVI on Paper, and Lifeskills tests, if there is a change in your result, we will ask you to return your original Test Report Form (TRF) if it is in paper format, before we can replace it with a new one.
It is not possible to have qualitative feedback on the test or see the test.
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.