Test Result FAQ
You can preview your test scores online at the following link at 5pm on the 13th day after your test : https://results.ieltsessentials.com/
IELTS results are designed to be simple and easy to understand. They are reported as band scores on a scale from 1 (the lowest) to 9 (the highest). A score is given for each test component – Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking. These individual scores are then averaged and rounded to produce an overall band score.
There is no “pass” or “fail” in IELTS. However, every school/company that accepts IELTS score will have a minimum requirement on your test result. Please consult your chosen organisation in advance to understand their requirement.
Test Report Forms will be ready for release on the 13th day after the test. You may choose whether to receive it by post or by collecting it yourself at our offices.
Your Test Report Form will be ready for release on the 13th day after your written test.
Your IELTS Test Report Form will be valid for 2 years.
We cannot issue a new copy to you directly. But as long as your test result is still valid (within 2 years after the test), you can still apply for a copy and we will email/mail it to the schools/companies of your choice.
Within 6 weeks after your test, you can apply for Enquiry on Results. Please check the “Enquiry on Results” webpage for detailed instructions. The process might take up to 10 weeks and during this period you will not be able to apply to any schools/companies with your test result. Please make sure you will be able to wait for 10 weeks before considering an Enquiry on Results.
No. We operate on individual systems in each country. Therefore, we cannot check your test result or issue Test Report Form when you take your test in another country.
