When will I get my IELTS exam band score?
You will not have to wait long for your British Council IELTS exam results. Depending on which IELTS test you have taken, you will get your results as shown below:
| Test | Time |
|---|---|
| IELTS on computer | 1-5 days |
| IELTS on paper | up to 13 days |
| IELTS for UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) | up to 13 days |
| IELTS for UKVI Life Skills | up to 7 days |
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.
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 https://www.eventsforce.net/britishcouncil/7212/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.). If you would like us to do this, please include the relevant postal addresses when you book your test.
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 British Council IELTS exam result?
If you want us to send another copy of your TRF to a recognising organisation in addition to the five copies we provide, you will need to pay an administration fee of THB 500 per copy plus an extra courier fee.
You can submit your Additional TRF request through this link https://www.eventsforce.net/britishcouncil/5618/home and make the payment online.
Please note that an additional Test Report Form takes around 5-7 days to be processed.
If your test centre has been closed, you can order additional test report forms from ielts.org.
What does my IELTS band score 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 a score for each of the four skills, so you get a separate IELTS Listening score, IELTS Reading score, IELTS Writing score and IELTS Speaking score. You also get an overall 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 exam band score means here.
How long are my 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 through the test centre where you took your 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.
IELTS for UKVI on Paper and IELTS for UKVI Life Skills:
You can submit your Additional TRF request through this link https://www.eventsforce.net/britishcouncil/5515/home and make the payment online.
The fee for this service is THB 4,000.
The Enquiry on Results fee will be refunded if your score is increased for any section of the test.
The outcomes of an Enquiry on Results fee 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 receive a response after 21 days, please contact your test centre.
It is not possible to have qualitative feedback on the test or see the test.
IELTS Appeal Process
Below are the details about our appeal service:
To request an appeal, please fill out the form at this link: IELTS Appeal Request
Fee: The service fee for each stage of the appeal process is 12,000 THB
Stage 1 – Case review by Independent Authority:
Submit your application and payment within 21 days of receiving the decision.
Stage 2 – Case review by Appeals Committee:
If you are dissatisfied with Stage 1, you may submit your application and payment within 14 days of receiving the Stage 1 outcome.
Processing Time: You will be notified within 10 weeks after submission.
Appeal outcomes may confirm or overturn the original decision. If the decision is overturned, the appeal fee will be refunded, including any fees from previous stages. Before applying, we advise test takers to review the full appeals process here: Appeals Process Information
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 score is unlikely to increase unless you make a significant effort to improve your English before re-taking the test. Visit the IELTS preparation section to take a practice test and assess your level.