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How to check your IELTS results?

by IDP IELTS India 24 July, 2023

Let’s start with the comprehensive guide on how to check your IELTS results. Whether you have recently taken the IELTS test or are awaiting your scores, this guide will provide you with all the essential information and step-by-step instructions to easily access and interpret your results. Understanding your IELTS scores is crucial for various purposes, such as academic applications, immigration processes, or career advancements. So, let's dive in and discover the most efficient and reliable ways to check your IELTS results in 2023.

How to check your IELTS result for different test types?

Checking your IELTS results is a straightforward process, and the timing of when and how you receive them depends on the test type and format.

Paper-based IELTS: If you took the Paper-based IELTS, your test results, and Test Report Form (TRF) will be accessible 13 days after completing the test.

Computer-delivered IELTS: For Computer-delivered IELTS, you can preview your results within 3 to 5 days after completing the test.

IELTS UKVI: For those who took the IELTS Academic or General Training for UKVI, results can be viewed 13 days after test completion.

IELTS Life Skills: For Life Skills A1, A2, or B1 tests for UKVI, results will be available 7 days after the test. Stay tuned to learn more about how to access and interpret your IELTS results effectively.

Steps to check your IELTS results

  • 1. Go to the IELTS IDP website https://ielts.idp.com/results/check-your-result.
  • 2. Enter your given name / other name(s) as provided in your test application.
  • 3. fill in your passport or ID number.
  • 4. Fill in your family name, if you do not have a family name, please enter a hyphen (-).
  • 5. Fill your date of birth.
  • 6. Fill in the given verification captcha.
  • 7. At last, click on get results.

If you have not received your results 13 days after the test, what should you do?

Typically, your test results send out as soon as they are released, which takes 3 to 5 days for Computer-delivered IELTS and 13 calendar days for Paper-based IELTS. Some test centres may offer the option for test takers to pick up their Test Report Form (TRF) directly from the centre. We recommend reaching out to your test centre prior to the result release to discuss this possibility.

In the event that you have been waiting for your IELTS TRF with your official result but have not received it, we advise contacting your test centre. While it is rare, there may be circumstances where IELTS results are delayed due to security and integrity considerations. If there are any concerns or suspicions of malpractice associated with your test, you will be notified that your results have been withheld. In exceptional cases, it may be necessary for you to retake one or more parts of the IELTS test.

Frequently Asked Questions

When can I expect to receive my Computer-delivered IELTS results, including IELTS for UKVI?
When can I expect to receive my Paper-based IELTS results, including IELTS for UKVI?

Your Paper-based IELTS results will be accessible online at 12:00 am GMT on the 13th day following the test.

When can I expect to receive my IELTS Life Skills results?

Your IELTS Life Skills results will be available online starting from 12:00 am GMT on the 7th day following the test.

When can I expect to receive my official results by mail?

Your official Test Report Form (TRF) will be sent to your designated postal address by your IELTS test centre. For Computer-delivered IELTS, your TRF will be posted within 3 to 5 days from the date of your test. For Paper-based IELTS your TRF will be posted 13 days after the test.

To access your IELTS test results, visit your nearest IDP test centres for detailed information and assistance. They can guide you through the process and provide you with accurate updates on your test scores. Make use of this convenient resource to stay informed about your IELTS performance.