IELTS Academic assesses how well you can use English in an academic environment.
Students applying to high schools or vocational training programs in English-speaking countries might need to take this test.
If you would like to study at undergraduate or postgraduate level in the UK, you can take IELTS for UKVI.
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You can preview your IELTS results online within 3 to 5 days for computer-delivered IELTS or on the 13th day for paper-based IELTS.
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Your test results and your Test Report Form (TRF) will be available 13 days after you complete the test.
You can view your test results 1 to 5 days after you complete the test.
If you had taken up the IELTS Academic for UKVI or the IELTS General Training for UKVI tests, then you can view your test results 13 days after you complete the test.
If you had taken the Life Skills A1 or B1 tests, then you can view your results 7 days after you complete the test.