Frequently Asked Questions About the IELTS Results Process

After weeks of preparation in your IELTS review center Philippines, you finally take the exam. For the first few hours, you’ll feel overwhelmed with joy and relief. You’re done with the test! You no longer have to hone your linguistic skills, answer practice tests, and plan your schedule around your IELTS training classes.

After the post-exam happiness wears off, however, you’ll likely have a lot of questions about the IELTS results process. Where and when can you get your results? For how long are they valid? What information is included in the IELTS test report form? Read on to find out the answers to these frequently asked questions and more.

1. When can I get my IELTS results?

Your IELTS test report form (TRF) will be available 13 days after your test date.

2. How can I get my IELTS results?

You can either pick it up in person at your IELTS center or make arrangements to receive it by post.

3. What information is included in the IELTS TRF?

The IELTS TRF will include your general information (name, birthdate, first language, country of nationality, etc.) and your general IELTS details (test center number, candidate number, etc.). And, of course, it’ll include your listening, reading, writing, and speaking scores, your overall score, and its CEFR equivalent.

4. Do I have to submit my original TRF during applications?

Yes, you do. Most—if not all—educational institutions, government agencies, and international organizations only accept the original version of the TRF.

5. How many copies of the IELTS TRF?  

You’ll get five original copies for free. You can name up to five agencies to which IELTS will send your results on your behalf free of charge. You’ll have to pay an extra fee if you want to send your TRF to more than five organizations.

6. Can I access my IELTS results online?

Yes, you can. IELTS will upload your test results for online viewing 28 days after your test date. Your IELTS center will give you a link, or you can check your results in the official websites of the British Council, IDP IELTS Australia, and IELTS USA. If you go for the latter option, you’ll need your candidate number and your IELTS ID or passport number.

But, take note, it’s for online viewing only. You can’t screenshot and use it as an official confirmation of your test performance. For your applications, you need to submit an original copy of your IELTS TRF.

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References:

British Council—Test Result. Accessed May 28, 2018. https://philippines.ielts.britishcouncil.org/iorpsea/html/content/result.jsp.

"IELTS Results Process." Frequently Asked Questions | Take IELTS. Accessed May 28, 2018. https://takeielts.britishcouncil.org/find-out-about-results/results-process.

"IELTS Test Report Form (TRF)." IELTS Official Test Center. April 16, 2017. Accessed May 28, 2018. https://idpielts.me/results/ielts-test-report-form-trf/.

"IELTS Test Report Form." Frequently Asked Questions | Take IELTS. Accessed May 28, 2018. https://takeielts.britishcouncil.org/find-out-about-results/results-process/test-report-form.