When will I get my IELTS results?
You won’t have to wait long for your IELTS test results. In fact, if you take IELTS on computer, your results will arrive typically within two days.
You can preview your results on the Test Taker Portal. Depending on which IELTS test you have taken, you will get your results as shown below:
| Test | Time |
| IELTS on paper | 13 days |
| IELTS on computer | 1-2 days |
| IELTS for UKVI on paper | 13 days |
| IELTS for UKVI on computer | 5-7 days |
| IELTS for UKVI Life Skills | 7 days |
| IELTS Online | 6-8 days |
When will I get a physical copy of my result?
If you have taken IELTS on paper, we will send out a paper copy of your IELTS test score the Test Report Form (TRF) via mail delivery if you have stated a valid address in Turkey on the Test Taker Portal. Please allow at least seven working days for the delivery.
If you would like your Test Report Form to be sent outside of Turkey, you may kindly find the courier fees below.
If you have taken IELTS on computer or IELTS Online, you will receive your results electronically only. You can download the electronic version (eTRF) from the Test Taker portal 1-5 days after your test if you have taken IELTS on computer. We will not issue additional paper Test Report Forms. You can print your electronic Test Report Form (eTRF) to send it to the organisations you are applying to, or you can send it via e-mail. Alternatively, you can send your results directly to the organization through the Test Taker portal.
IELTS results will not be disclosed over the phone or through e-mail.
If your requested “University/Department/Country” is registered in IELTS electronic system, your IELTS scores can be sent by electronic system.
Alternatively, you can send us an e-mail with your requested university as “University Name-Department Name-Country”; thus, we can check if they are in our electronic system.
If your requested institution is not registered in our system, we can only send a hard copy of your Test Report Form by post.
Can I get additional copies of my IELTS results?
If you want us to send a hard copy of your Test Report Form to recognising organisations in addition to the electronic result share, you will need to pay an courier fee per certificate. This process applies to both IELTS on paper and on computer.
You may find the courier fees below:
| Turkey: 500 TL |
| Central Europe and UK: 1250 TL |
| Northern Europe & Balkans: 1800 TL |
| North America (USA, Canada): 1500 TL |
| South Hemisphere, Middle and Far East, Africa and Other Countries: 2000 TL |
You can send your additional Test Report Form request to us at customer.services@britishcouncil.org.tr. Please remember to include the full address of the institution, the recipient's details at the institution, and your exam details in this e-mail.
Please note that an additional Test Report Form can take around 5 days to be prepared.
Please make your payment for this service to the account specified below:
İş Bankası
Galatasaray-Beyoğlu Branch
Branch Code: 1011
Account No: 1830108
Account Holder: BRITISH COUNCIL EĞTHİZ.LTD.ŞTİ
Swift Code: ISBKTRISXXX
IBAN CODE: TR29 0006 4000 0011 0111 8301 08
If your test centre has been closed, you can order additional test report forms from ielts.org.
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?
Whether you have taken IELTS on paper or on computer, 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 and will need to request this at the test centre where you sat the test.
The fee for this service is 3000 Turkish Lira (TL), 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.
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: If you have taken an IELTS for UKVI on Paper or IELTS for UKVI Life Skills test and would like to apply for an Enquiry on Results, please download the Enquiry on Results Form from the download section below and submit it to the test centre where you sat the test. Make sure you attach your proof of payment.
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.
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.