When will I get my IELTS results?
If you have taken the paper-based test, you will be able to preview your results after 13 calendar days from the test date. If you have taken the computer-delivered test, you will be able to preview your results after 1 to 5 calendar days from the test date. If you have taken the IELTS Online you will be able to preview your results in 6 to 8 calendar days after the test.
If you have taken IELTS Online or IELTS on Computer, you will receive your results electronically only. You should download the electronic version (eTRF) from your Test Taker Portal 3-6 days after your test. We will not issue an additional paper Test Report Forms. You can print your electronic Test Report Form (eTRF) to send it to the organisations you are applying to, or you can send it via email. Alternatively, you can send your results direct to the organisation through the Test Taker Portal.
Check your results on the Test Taker Portal
Your results will be available to view online after they are released, but should not be used as an official confirmation of your performance. Please note that if you have taken IELTS for UKVI, you will be able to preview your results, only when you receive an email with the link to the system.
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 ?
All Test Report Forms (TRFs) will be delivered to your preferred location via Posta Uganda. We will use the physical address details you provided during the registration process.
TRFs dispatch to your preferred location will be arranged between five to seven days after your test results have been released online. If you haven’t received your TRF 10 days after receipt of your online results, please contact our customer service team.
Should you wish another person to receive the TRF on your behalf, please complete the IELTS results authorisation form to allow someone else to do so on your behalf.
IELTS results will not be disclosed over the phone or through email.
We’ll send your Test Report Form (TRF) directly to the institutions you’re applying to whether you have taken a computer-delivered or a paper-based test ((not applicable to IELTS Online)
Institutions need original copies of your Test Report Form. Photocopies will not be accepted.
We can send up to five additional copies of your TRF directly to institutions you are applying to (for instance universities, immigration officers, etc.). If you would like us to do this, please include the relevant addresses when you book your test.
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. In case they do not access this service, we will send your TRF by post.
Can I get additional copies of my IELTS results?
If you want us to send another copy of your TRF to a recognising organisation in addition to the five copies we provide, international courier charges apply. Administration fees may be incurred in addition to the courier charges if additional TRFs are requested 30 days or more after the result release date.
If your test centre has been closed, you can order additional test report forms from ielts.org.
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 form and courier this to us at P.O Box 7070, Plot 4, Windsor Loop Off Kira Road, Kamwokya, Kampala-Uganda. We will then send the TRF directly to the institution.
Please note that an additional Test Report Form takes around 2 days to be processed. Request additional copies.
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.
IELTS on Computer, IELTS on Paper, and IELTS for UKVI on Computer:
You can submit and pay for an Enquiry on Results online from the Test Taker Portal.
IELTS for UKVI on Paper, and IELTS for UKVI Life Skills:
If you have taken an IELTS for UKVI Paper or IELTS for UKVI Life Skills test and would like to apply for an Enquiry on Results, 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 your Test Report Form and proof of payment.
The fee for this service is UGX 586,500 for standard IELTS.
The Enquiry on Results fee will be refunded if your score is increased for any section of the test.
The outcome of an Enquiry on Results 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 have asked us to re-mark. If you have not received a response after 21 days, please contact your test centre.
It is not possible to have qualitative feedback on the test 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.