IELTS Results

You should know that there is no pass or fail in IELTS. You are graded on a 9-band system and every educational institution, international employer and country has their own minimum IELTS scores to meet their respective requirements. IELTS test results for all sections are provided separately. Mostly, an average of 6.5, with a band score above or equal to 6 in each of the 4 sections, is welcomed by most institutions and countries.

Depending on the type of IELTS test you’ve taken, your result will be announced accordingly. Here’s a quick glimpse:

Do note that you will receive only one copy of your result (TRF), or two copies if you are also applying to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). You can ask the test centre to post the results to you, or if convenient, pick the results from the centre in person.

You can also view your result online.

What is Test Report Form (TRF)?

A copy of your IELTS result is known as the Test Report Form (TRF). Each candidate is issued only one IELTS test report form, which is valid for two years. You will only receive one copy of your TRF, unless you are applying to Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC), or the United Kingdom Border Agency (UKBA) – in this case, you can receive two. Learn more about your IELTS Test Report Form.

Enquiry on Results (EOR)

You can apply for a re-mark, known as an Enquiry on Results (EOR), at your test centre within six weeks of the test date. You must pay an enquiry fee, which will be fully refunded if your band score changes.

Re-sitting the Test

There is no time limit on re-sitting the test. However, we strongly recommend prepare well before taking the test again. You can always make use of the array of free IELTS preparation resources we have to earn a higher score.

Know more: Free IELTS preparation material