When will I get my IELTS exam results?
You won’t have to wait long for your IELTS exam results. You can log in to the Test Taker Portal to preview your results. Your 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 - including IELTS for UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) on Computer | 1-5 days |
| IELTS on Paper - including IELTS for UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) on Paper | up to 13 days |
| IELTS for UKVI Life Skills | up to 7 days |
If you have taken IELTS on paper, your results would be available 13 days from the test date. The paper copy of the TRF can be collected in person at the test centre or delivered by post; please check with your test centre what option is available locally.
If you registered to take IELTS on Computer, you can preview your results 1 to 5 calendar days from the test date. From 1 January 2025, we will not issue the paper Test Report Form by default. You will receive your results electronically and you can download the electronic version (eTRF) from the Test Taker portal 1-8 days after your test. If you would still like to receive a hard copy Test Report Form, you may register request through this link, https://www.eventsforce.net/britishcouncil/7195/home no later than two days after your test.
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.) for free within two months from your IELTS test date. If you would like us to do this, please include the relevant addresses when you book your IELTS test or email sgexamteam@britishcouncil.org.sg
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 score?
If you want us to send another copy of your TRF to a recognising organisation in addition to the five copies we provide or after two months from your IELTS test date, you will need to pay an administration fee of S$23.00 per copy to send it via registered mail or SGD$90.00 per copy to send to international destinations via DHL courier.
There are two options to submit your Additional Test Report Form request.
Option 1. Online request
You can submit your request through this link https://www.eventsforce.net/britishcouncil/5492/home and make the payment online.
Option 2. Offline request
You will need to provide the institution’s address and fill in the “Application for Additional Test Report Form”. Attach a photocopy of your IELTS test result to the application form and email this to us at (sgexamteam@britishcouncil.org.sg ). We will then send the TRF directly to the institution.
Please note that an additional Test Report Form takes around 10 days to be processed.
What does my IELTS score and band 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 an individual IELTS score for each of the four skills, so you get an IELTS Listening score, IELTS Reading score, IELTS Writing score and IELTS Speaking score. You also get an overall IELTS 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 IELTS score and band score means here.
How long are my British Council IELTS exam 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 IELTS 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. 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.
The fee for this service is SGD$215.00 (for both Academic and General Training IELTS and IELTS for UKVI), which will be refunded if your score is increased for any section of the test.
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 submit an EOR (Enquiry on Results) request through this link https://www.eventsforce.net/britishcouncil/5564/home and pay the EOR fee online. We will review your request and process it by following the UKVI EOR procedure and policies.
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 our 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 IELTS score is unlikely to increase unless you make a significant effort to improve your English language proficiency before re-taking the test. Visit the preparation section to take an IELTS practice test and assess your English language level.