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 IELTS on paper, you will be able to preview your results after 13 calendar days from the test date.
| Test | Time |
| IELTS on paper | 13 days |
| IELTS on computer | 3-5 days |
| IELTS Online | 3-6 days |
| IELTS for UKVI | 13 days |
| IELTS Life Skills | 7 days |
When will I get a physical copy of my result ?
The results will be available 13 days after the written test and you may collect your Test Report Form at the British Council in Pristina by presenting the same Identity Document you presented during the test. You may also view your results online at our website. If you live outside Tirana and want us to send your TRF via mail, then you need to make such a request at examsalbania@britishcouncil.org by sending us your mailing address.
IELTS results will not be disclosed over the phone or through email.
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 you have entered during your application, you will need to pay an administration fee of 5 EUR per copy to send it via airmail.
You will need to provide the institution’s address and fill in the “Application for Additional Test Report Form”. Attach a copy of the bank payment for the additional TRF and send all the documents via email at examsalbania@britishcouncil.org. We will then send the TRF directly to the institution.
If your test centre has been closed, you can order additional test report forms from ielts.org.
Please note that an additional Test Report Form takes around 10-14 days to be processed. It depends on the post office service.
Test takers can pay via a direct bank transfer to the following account:
Bank Account Name: British Council
Currency Code: EUR
Account number EUR: 111 023 730 1000 193
Swift Code: MBKOXKPRXXX
Bank Name: ProCredit Bank Kosova
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.
The fee for this service is 60 GBP, 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.
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 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.
Test takers can pay via a direct bank transfer to the following account:
Bank Account Name: British Council
Currency Code: EUR
Account number EUR: 111 023 730 1000 193
Swift Code: MBKOXKPRXXX
Bank Name: ProCredit Bank Kosova
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.