IELTS

Get Your Results Online

You can get your results online 13 days after the written test. Results are available from 3pm.

You will need to enter:

• your candidate number and
• passport or ID number and
• date of birth and
• the date you took the test.

Get your IELTS results online [1]

Written confirmation

We will post your copy of the official Test Report Form the same day that results are available online. If you want us to send copies of the form to any institutions you’re applying to, be sure to enter their details on page 3 of the IELTS application form.

For further details on what the Test Report Form contains, download the IELTS Handbook [2] (PDF 1.9Mb).

Important information

For security reasons, only one copy of the Test Report Form can be sent to each candidate. We are not permitted to release results early or to give you any information regarding your results by phone, in person, by e-mail or fax.

How IELTS scores work

• Candidates receive a band score for each separate skill (listening, reading, writing and speaking), plus an overall band score.
• Scores are on a scale of 1 to 9 including half bands e.g. 6.5.
• There is no pass or fail mark.

What your IELTS score will do for you

The IELTS handbook [2] (PDF 1.9mb) gives an outline of what a particular IELTS score will indicate about your English ability.

You can learn about the IELTS scores required by thousands of employers, universities and government institutions around the world at the IELTS global recognition site [3].

Your IELTS score maps across to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) [4] as follows:

IELTS	CEFR
3.0	A1
3.5	A2
4.0-5.0	B1
5.5-6.5	B2
7.0-8.0	C1
8.5-9.0	C2

How long your test result is valid for

Your IELTS score will usually only be valid for two years. Some universities and employers may accept your result after this period, but this is at their discretion. Please note, we can’t issue a Test Report Form for you after the end of the two-year period.

If you’re not happy with your results

If you are not satisfied with your results, you can ask for a re-mark of your test. This process is called Enquiry on Results and costs 83€. If your new mark is higher, the fee will be refunded.

Can I retake the test?

Yes, you can take the test as many times as you wish. Please speak to us first, as we’ll be happy to advise on whether we think it’s the right thing for you to do, and suggest how you can best prepare for your re-test. Learn more about our advice on how to prepare for IELTS [5].

To apply for a re-mark, re-test, or for advice about either, please send an email to your administrative centre in:

• Barcelona [6] 
• Bilbao [7]
• Madrid [8]

Please note that we must receive your form and payment within 6 weeks of the test date.