How to get your IELTS exam result?

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IELTS is an English language exam that is taken by aspiring candidates who are looking to move to any English speaking country for either work or educational purposes. IELTS is accepted by major countries like the United Kingdom, Canada, the United States of America and Australia. Comprising four sections, the test will judge your grasp on the language and is used as a measure to see whether you will be able to manage in a foreign country from a language perspective. The test is generally easy and is used to check how efficient and proficient the candidate is in the English language.

Now that you have taken your IELTS exam, the next question pops into your mind – How do you check your IELTS results? Irrespective of the kind of test – academic or general, finding out the results of your hard work is something that everyone is excited and nervous about.

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SIEC IELTS Training/ Coaching

SIEC conducts frequent training programs to enhance a person’s ability to successfully attain their desired score in the IELTS exam. We have several branches throughout India that operate as test centers, all of which have been authorized by the British Council.

How to check the IELTS results?

Thankfully, candidates do not have to wait for a long time to get their results as the scores are released very fast. The results can be viewed online and will be sent to your mailing address as well.

The timeline of receiving your IELTS results depends on the kind of test you have taken. You can take the IELTS either on a computer or opt for a paper-based test.

Computer test

To view your IELTS result online, you have to simply log into the IELTS website using your credentials. The results are available within 3-5 days after sitting for the test. The official Test Report Form or the TRF will be couriered to your postal address in 3-5 days.

Paper test

After taking the paper-based IELTS test, the results will be available online on the 13th day after sitting for the test. The official Test Report Form (TRF) will be mailed to your postal address within 13 days as well.

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In the rare case that you do not receive your IELTS Test Report Form even after 13 days, please contact the center. The delay could be due to some integrity or security issue.

The IELTS results will be given as a band score on a scale from 0-9, where each band corresponds to a different proficiency and different grasp on the language. Absolutely, 0 is for new users of the language, while people who score 9 are expert users.

All four sections – reading, writing, speaking and listening – will be allocated their own band score, and the overall score will be an average of 4.

If you are not happy with your results, then there is a provision to apply for a review of the test, which must be done within 6 weeks of sitting for the exam. Candidates will be required to pay an enquiry fee, which will be fully refunded if any discrepancies are found. Additionally, a new TRF will be mailed.

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Please note that once you get your IELTS results, they are valid for two years.

Reach out to SIEC for application and assistances.

SIEC IELTS Training/ Coaching

How to check the IELTS results?

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