There are no tests in August.

*The speaking component may be held any-time within 7 days before or after the written test.

PAYMENT

Payment:

			bank acount details will be sent to you in the confirmation email when you have completed the online registration process;
			make the payment by bank transfer - this can be done by online banking or at any bank or post office;
			you must then return a copy of the payment slip to the British Council together with your registration documents.

Please note that once the test fee has been paid it is no longer possible to postpone or cancel the test and you will lose the full test fee unless you are able to provide appropriate medical evidence to support the cancellation.

TEST RESULTS

The test results will be sent to you by registered post on the 13th day after the test date. Please note that only one personal copy of the Test Report Form can be sent to each candidate. We are not able to release the results earlier and we are not allowed to give you any information regarding your results over the phone, by fax or e-mail.

IELTS Test Report Forms are valid for two years. Your Test Report Form is a valuable document and you should keep it safe and secure because it cannot be replaced.

Sending Test Report Forms to institutions

We will send copies of your Test Report Form directly to institutions on your behalf within the two years of their validity.  We send up to 5 additional copies free of charge.

	IELTS ONLINE RESULTS IELTS candidates can view their results online from 14.00 hrs on the 13th day after their exam date. This service is available to all candidates.To access your results please go to the IELTS Online Results webpage and follow the instructions.

HOW IS THE TEST MARKED?

IELTS measures your ability to communicate in English across all four language skills – listening, reading, writing and speaking. You will receive a Band Score between one and nine, You can find a description of the Test Band Scores here. The Band Score shows your overall result across the four components of the exam. There are no fixed pass marks in IELTS, because the institution requiring the test decides which band mark you need.

RE-EVALUATION OF RESULTS

If you are not satisfied with your results, you have the option of applying for a re-evaluation of your test. This process is called Enquiry on Results. This service costsGBP 60. Should your score improve as a result of this re-evaluation, this amount will be refunded to you.

To make use of this service please download the Enquiry on Results Form. Please complete the form and return it to us along with your original Test Report Form and proof that you have paid the fee within 6 weeks of your test day.