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More people succeed with IELTS, because IELTS is the language test more people trust.
Did you know that over 12,500 organisations around the world rely on IELTS results as a true reflection of a test taker’s English skills?
Because of this, the IELTS partners have a responsibility to our test takers and to recognising organisations to ensure the highest confidence in the accuracy of test.
That is why we have multi-layered processes in place before, during and after test day to ensure you and organisations can have the highest trust in your test result.
However, if you believe your score does not reflect your English language ability, there are a few options you may like to consider:
One Skill Retake: With the One Skill Retake option, you can retake a single section of the IELTS test to improve your score without having to retake the entire exam.
Enquiry on Result: If you believe there has been an error in your IELTS results, you can request an Enquiry on Result to have your test re-evaluated by senior examiners.
Appealing an investigation: If your result was investigated as part of our quality and integrity processes, you have the option to appeal the decision for further review and consideration.
If you do decide to re-sit your IELTS test, make sure you take a moment to review this post to ensure you are putting yourself in the best position to achieve your best score: Need to re-sit IELTS? Read our expert tips to help you | IDP IELTS
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What happens if your result is delayed?
Due to IELTS’ multi-layered approach to results validation, results can be withheld for further analysis after the 13-day period if required.
IELTS results may be withheld and analysed to ensure the integrity of the test and fairness to all test takers. These measures are essential to protect the validity of results for the millions of test takers that take IELTS every year.
If you received a notice saying your result has been delayed, please know you can contact our team for more information.
Where can I learn more?
When you sign up to IELTS, we encourage you to review the terms and conditions before you sign them.
You can read these here: IELTS | Test terms and conditions
In the terms and conditions, we have outlined some of reasons why we may need to withhold your result to ensure you, and organisations, can have confidence in your result.
From the IELTS Test Terms and Conditions:
5.10 You understand that the IELTS Test Partners have a responsibility to all test takers and Recognising Organisations to ensure the highest confidence in the accuracy and integrity of test results and that the IELTS Test Partners therefore reserve the right to withhold test results temporarily or permanently, or to cancel test results which have been issued, if they consider those results to be unreliable for reasons of suspected malpractice or any other irregularity in the test process.
5.10 You understand that the IELTS Test Partners have a responsibility to all test takers and Recognising Organisations to ensure the highest confidence in the accuracy and integrity of test results and that the IELTS Test Partners therefore reserve the right to withhold test results temporarily or permanently, or to cancel test results which have been issued, if they consider those results to be unreliable for reasons of suspected malpractice or any other irregularity in the test process.
5.11 Your result may not be issued in the required timeframe if the IELTS Test Partners decide that it is necessary to review any matter associated with your test or the administration of your test, including making enquiries as to whether any rules or regulations have been breached. You understand that in exceptional circumstances you may be required to retake one or more IELTS sections.
Remember, IELTS remains the most trusted high-stakes English test because of its fairness, integrity and reliability. When you share your IELTS result with an organisation, you can proudly have confidence in your language ability.
Our teams are always here to support you, so if you have any questions, please contact your test centre.