Question 1

What is the 'pass mark' for the IELTS test?

Accepted Answer

In the IELTS for UKVI Life Skills test, your results are given as a pass or fail mark.
There is no pass or fail in IELTS Academic or General Training test. Scores are graded on the 9-band system. Each educational institution or organisation sets its own level of IELTS scores to meet its individual requirements.

Question 2

I haven't got my results 13 days after the test. What should I do?

Accepted Answer

We post your test results to you as soon as they are released, which is  typically within 1  to 5 days for IELTS on computer and  13 calendar days for IELTS on paper. Some test centres will allow test takers to pick up their Test Report Form directly from the centre, so we recommend contacting them prior to the release of results to discuss this.
If you  have  been waiting on your IELTS Test Report Form (TFR) with your official result, but have  not received it, we recommend contacting your test centre. In some rare circumstances, IELTS results can be delayed because of security and integrity reasons. If there are concerns about any matter associated with your test and if it  is  considered that malpractice may have occurred, you will be advised that your results have been withheld. In exceptional circumstances, it may be required that you need to re-sit one or more IELTS test parts.

Question 3

What can I do if I am not happy with my test results?

Accepted Answer

You can apply for a review of your band scores (called an Enquiry on Results) at your test centre within six weeks of the test date.
You must pay an enquiry fee, which is fully refunded if your band score changes. If your band score changes, you will be issued a new Test Report Form (TRF).

Question 4

When should I apply for a remark of my IELTS test (Enquiry on Results)?

Accepted Answer

The request for a remark must be made within 6 weeks of the date shown on your Test Report Form (TRF). You can request a remark on the whole test or any part of it (Listening, Reading, Writing or Speaking).

Question 5

When will I receive my test results?

Accepted Answer

If you take IELTS on computer, your Test Report Form (TRF) will be posted typically within 1 to 5 days after your test date.
You will only receive one copy of your Test Report Form, unless you are applying to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), or United Kingdom Visas and Immigration (UKVI) – in this case, you can receive two. Some test centres provide SMS alerts and you can preview your results online. Contact your local test centre to find out more.

Question 6

When will the result be released?

Accepted Answer

You will receive your results within 7 days of completing all sections of the test.

Question 7

Will I get my results faster if I take IELTS on computer?

Accepted Answer

If you take IELTS on computer, you will receive your results typically within 1 to 5 days after sitting your test. However, if you take IELTS on paper, you will receive your results 13 days after sitting your test.

Question 8

Will the IELTS test centre send my results to universities overseas?

Accepted Answer

When booking  your IELTS test, you  are  given the option to have your IELTS results sent up to up to 5 nominated institutions. If  you have  already taken the test  and would like to send your results to a recognising organisation, contact the  test centre  where you sat your exam. They will be able to help. Note that  there may be additional fees  for this.

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