When will I get my IELTS results?
You won’t have to wait long for your IELTS test results.
You can log in to the Test Taker Portal to preview your results from 13:00, 13 days after the test date for the IELTS on paper test and 3 to 5 days after the IELTS on computer test. IELTS Results remain online for 28 days but should not be used as an official confirmation of your performance.
Please note that if you have taken IELTS for UKVI, the results cannot be viewed online.
If you lose your Test Report Form or forget your test results, please contact your test centre.
| Test | Time |
| IELTS on paper | 13 days |
| IELTS on computer | 3-5 days |
| IELTS Online | 3-6 days |
| IELTS for UKVI | 13 days |
| IELTS Life Skills | 7 days |
When will I get a physical copy of my result?
You will receive one copy of the Test Report Form (TRF) and replacements cannot be issued.
You will be able to collect your results from the British Council Tbilisi office (34 Rustaveli Avenue Tbilisi, 0108, Georgia) from 13:00, 13 days after the test date for the IELTS on paper test and 3 to 5 days after the IELTS on computer test. Please remember to bring your ID card or passport with you on that day. If you are unable to visit our office in person, please contact us as there is a special 3rd party collection procedure in place.
If you live in another city or country and are unable to pick up your results in person, your certificate will be posted to you 13 days after the test date for IELTS on paper test and 3 to 5 days after a IELTS on computer test by the DHL express post. In this case, the candidate should cover the courier fee which is approximately: Tbilisi – 5 GEL; Georgia – 15 GEL; Europe and USA – 170 GEL.
IELTS results will not be disclosed over the phone or through email.
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 addresses on the Test taker portal within two years of taking the 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. You will need to pay courier service fee per copy to send to international destinations via courier.
Can I get additional copies of my IELTS results?
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 courier service fee per copy to send to international destinations via courier.
If your test centre has been closed, you can order additional test report forms from ielts.org.
You will need to provide the institution’s address and fill in the Application for Additional Test Report Form. Attach a photocopy of your IELTS test result and passport to the application form and send this to us at exams@ge.britishcouncil.org. We will then send the TRF directly to the institution(s).
Please note that an additional TRF takes around ten working days to be processed.
What does my IELTS 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 (Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking), as well as 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 score means here.
How long are my IELTS 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 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.
The fee for this service is 295 GEL, which will be refunded if your score is increased for any section of the test.
You need to apply for a re-marking no later than six weeks after the test date, regardless of whether you have taken IELTS on Paper or IELTS on Computer.
You can submit an Enquiry on Results online from the Test Taker Portal.
The outcome of Enquiry of Results (EORs) 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’ve asked us to re-mark. If you have not received a response after 21 days, please contact your test centre.
Please contact us for further 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 preparation section to take a practice test and assess your level.