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. IELTS Results remain online for 28 days but should not be used as an official confirmation of your performance.
If you have taken the paper based test, you will be able to preview your results after 13 calendar days from the test date. You can check the results on the Test Taker Portal.
If you have taken the computer delivered test, you will be able to preview your results after 3 to 5 days from the test date. Check your results on the Test Taker Portal.
If you lose your Test Report Form or forget your test results, please contact your test centre.
When will I get a physical copy of my result ?
We will send out a paper copy of your IELTS test score the Test Report Form (TRF), and you can collect you TRF from Aramex Office based in Al-Arasat Baghdad. Wait 5 days after the online results to collect it you will recieve an email with all the details you may need to get the TRF.
IELTS results will not be disclosed over the phone or through email.
We’ll send your Test Report Form (TRF) directly to any institutions
Institutions need original copies of your Test Report Form. Photocopies will not be accepted.
We can send up to four additional copies of your TRF directly to institutions you are applying to (for instance universities, immigration officers, etc.). 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 and 50$ fees for the delivery company (DHL) by sending them to the customer care department: ielts.iraq@britishcouncil.org
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.
Institutions may be able to view your score through the IELTS Test Report Form (TRF) Verification Service. To do this, they will need your Test Report Form number which can be found in the bottom right corner of your Test Report Form.
Please note that an additional Test Report Form takes around 10 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 $100 for normal IELTS and $160 for UKVI IELTS, and $120 for Life Skills, 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.
You can submit an Enquiry on the results as below:
Regular IELTS: You can submit an Enquiry on Results online from the test Taker Portal | British Council. Make sure you attach your Test Report Form and proof of payment.
UKVI IELTS: Please fill in the online form https://forms.office.com/r/ncSwVvTvazto apply for UKVI Enquiry on Results. After submitting the form you will receive an automated email with payment instructions to complete the application. Please check your spam or junk email as well.
Your result will normally be available in 2 to 21 days, depending on several factors including the number of sections requested for remark. 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.