When will I get my IELTS results?
You won’t have to wait long for your IELTS test results.
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 computer | 1-5 calendar days |
| IELTS Online | Between 6 – 8 calendar days |
| IELTS for UK Visas and Immigration on paper (currently not available in Ukraine) | 13 calendar days |
| IELTS for UKVI Life Skills (currently not available in Ukraine) | 7 calendar days |
Your results will be available to view online after they are released on the Test Taker Portal.
If you forget your results, you can always check it on the Test Taker Portal.
How will I get my test result?
You will receive your results exclusively in electronic format; however, you may print the electronic score certificate yourself. We provide organizations registered in our system with a secure link to view your test results: IELTS | Verifying IELTS results
If an organization does not have authorized access to the system or nevertheless requires an official Test Report Form (TRF), you have to send us an official request from the organization where you apply to info@britishcouncil.org.ua and after approval of your request we can issue and send it at our expense, in a quantity not exceeding five copies.
IELTS results will not be disclosed over the phone or through email.
We will send the Test Report Form via Ukrposhta or Nova Poshta. If delivery requires the use of another courier service, an additional fee may apply. You will be informed of this in advance
Please do not forget to give the full postal address of the institution during registration or within two years of taking the test. 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. In case they do not access this service, we will send your TRF by post.
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 and will need to request this at the test centre where you sat the test.
You need to apply for a re-marking no later than six weeks after the test date.
You can submit for an Enquiry on Results online from the Test Taker Portal or 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 the following documents:
- Proof of payment
- Ukrainian internal national passport copy (first 2 openings) or National Identity Card (photo of both sides) (or travel passport for foreigners)
- Individual Taxpayer Identification Number copy
- Original hand-written refund request in Ukrainian (download below)
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.
Please make your payment using the same bank details that you used for your IELTS test payment.
The fee will be refunded if your score is increased for any section of the test.
Please note that it is not possible either to have a qualitative feedback of the exam or see the test.
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.