When will I get my IELTS band scores?
You won’t have to wait long for your IELTS test results.
You can log in to the Test Taker Portal in the schedule below and preview your results. The results will be available to view online after they are released, but should not be used as an official confirmation of your performance. Depending on which IELTS test you have taken, you will get your results as shown below:
| Test | Time |
|---|---|
| IELTS on computer | 1-5 days |
| IELTS for UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) | 1-5 days |
| IELTS for UKVI Life Skills | The Wednesday of the week following the exam |
- The official IELTS Test Report Form (TRF) displays an overall band score as well as individual band scores for each section; it is valid for two years from the date of the test.
- For computer-delivered tests, results are typically made available on the portal at 13:00, 1 to 5 days after the test date.
- The eTRF (electronic Test Report Form) issued for computer-delivered tests is an official document; however, the required submission method varies by the receiving institution (e.g., PDF upload, email, electronic transmission directly from the test center, or a hard-copy TRF). Please confirm the required format with the receiving institution in advance.
- If you took a computer-delivered test and wish to receive a hard-copy Test Report Form, you must submit a request no later than two days after the test date.
- Only one hard-copy Test Report Form is issued to each test-taker. Please keep it in a safe place.
- For further details, please contact the test center where you took the exam.
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 when you book your test.
Please note that institutions need original copies of your Test Report Form. Photocopies will not be accepted.
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.
What do IELTS band scores 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?
For more details:
- IELTS on paper and IELTS on computer test: visit Eiken Foundation of Japan website.
- IELTS for UKVI: visit How to book an IELTS for UKVI test?
The fees for this service are:
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.
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. We provide you with fantastic support materials to help you get a better IELTS result. Please visit the preparation section to take a practice test and assess your level.