Question 1

How long does it take to have your IELTS test re-marked?

Accepted Answer

We understand you may need your IELTS results for study, work or migration. So, that’s why we do our best to re-mark your test as quickly as we can. We aim to provide you with the outcome for your re-mark request within a couple of days, but sometimes it may take up to 21 days to receive your results.

Question 2

I received an outcome on my re-mark within 2 days. Did someone look at my test?

Accepted Answer

Yes, we look at every single re-mark request. Even if your score did not change, IELTS will have re-marked your test. So, how come we can do this so quickly?
Of course, we understand you want an outcome as soon as possible. A team of senior IELTS examiners re-mark your test. Each senior examiner only marks one section of your test. Consequently, these examiners can mark different parts of your test at the same time. This process usually takes a few days. Getting results very quick is the same with IELTS on computer tests.

Question 3

Who re-marks my test?

Accepted Answer

A team of senior IELTS examiners will mark your test again. Of course, none of these examiners will have marked your original test. And, they also don’t know your original test score. That ensures it’s a fair re-mark.

IELTS relies on qualified IELTS examiners. They are intensively trained and monitored to ensure consistency and quality of marking, no matter where in the world the test is taken. For example, a minimum of two examiners will mark your Writing test, and sometimes even up to three or four – we do this to ensure the highest level of accuracy and fairness possible.

Question 4

How do I know my test was marked fairly?

Accepted Answer

We ensure that delivery of the test is both consistent and secure through rigorous training and continual monitoring of test centres and examiners.
We make sure to assess Writing and Speaking tests fairly and consistently

Writing and Speaking tests assessed by trained and certificated examiners

And, these examiners are qualified English language specialists, with substantial relevant teaching experience. They work to clearly defined criteria and are subject to extensive quality control procedures

Selected Speaking and Writing performances are second-marked by a team of IELTS principal examiners/assistant principal examiners who provide feedback to each examiner

Where there is a significant difference between a test taker’s Writing and/or Speaking score and their Reading and Listening scores, double-marking is carried out

Routine analysis is conducted on each test version to ensure that the performances of test materials, test takers and examiners are in line with expected standards

Learn more about IELTS marking criteria

Question 5

How much does an IELTS re-mark cost?

Accepted Answer

The fee ranges between $165 - $290 depending on which test centre you attended. You have to pay this at the time you submit your re-mark request. The fee is the same whether you ask us to remark all test modules, or just one. You will receive a full refund of the fee if your scores go up, and you will be issued a new Test Report Form.

For test takers who took the IELTS on Computer, please request a re-mark by logging into your profile here.

Question 6

Can my scores go down when I request a re-mark?

Accepted Answer

Your score does not go down from a remark. So, it will either remain unchanged or increase.

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