How to check IELTS score - Check IELTS Result quickly and accurately

Email notification of IELTS test resultsYour file has finally arrived, you wonder: "I need to receive my IELTS test results in hard copy, but can't come get them in person?", "I want to submit the original to many Universities or companies How is it different?" Or "I am not satisfied after knowing my test scores, can I apply for a review or retake the test?". Don't worry, all these questions will be answered in detail by DOL in the article below!

1. Look up IELTS test results Online

1.1. Look up IELTS test results online at British Council (BC)

Candidates can view their IELTS test results online and receive their original certificate (Test Report Form/TRF) 13 days after the paper-based IELTS test or 3-5 days after the computer-based IELTS test date.

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Quick Access Guide:

Sign up for an account and log in to the British Council website to view IELTS scores 

Login interface to British Council website to view IELTS test results 

Step 3: Once you have successfully logged in, click on Test & Results to look up and view your IELTS score.

Check IELTS scores on British Council website

1.2. Look up IELTS scores online at IDP

Similar to the British Council, you can check your scores and see your IELTS results after 13 days of taking the paper test and 3-5 days for the computer-based test. In case you take the IELTS Life Skills test, it will be after 7 days. 

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IELTS score report message from IDP 

Besides waiting for an IELTS result message from IDP, you can also actively log into IDP's system to view IELTS test scores similar to British Council.

Quick Access Guide:

Website interface to check IDP IELTS results 

Fill out information to check IELTS test results on IDP website 

After filling in all the information, candidates can view their IELTS results on the IDP website 

2. Get live IELTS results

When you go to get IELTS directly at the British Council or IDP office, you need to pay attention not to forget your personal documents such as ID card, CCCD, or registered Passport.

Candidates can get IELTS test results 

2.1. Get IELTS test results at British Council

Hanoi

Office address

20 Thuy Khue, Tay Ho District

Working time

Ho Chi Minh City

Office address

1st Floor, Viettel Building, 285 Cach Mang Thang Tam, Ward 12, District 10

Working time

The facade of the British Council office located in Hanoi 

2.2. Get IELTS results at IDP 

Hanoi

Address

30 Trieu Viet Vuong, Hai Ba Trung District

Working time

Ho Chi Minh City

Address

36 Mac Dinh Chi, Da Kao Ward, District 1

Working time

Da Nang City

Address

Ground floor, 10 Nguyen Gia Tu, Thach Thang, Hai Chau District, Da Nang

Working time

IDP office space in Ho Chi Minh City 

2.3 Instructions for the IELTS Authorization procedure

The process of conducting IELTS Authorization at British Council

If you are too busy to pick up your IELTS hard copy results, you can ask the British Council to send them directly to your home. Or or ask a loved one to assist in receiving it through Authorization. The specific steps to follow are as follows:

Official British Council IELTS Authorization Form :

The process of conducting IELTS Authorization at IDP

The IDP also allows candidates to authorize someone else to receive their IELTS for them. Pay attention to the following steps: 

Please see the IELTS Authorization Form at IDP:

3. How can I get more IELTS scores?

In case you need IELTS test results to apply to Universities, Colleges or companies, British Council and IDP can also assist you. And of course, you will have to pay a certain fee. 

3.1 Procedure for requesting additional IELTS at British Council

British Council supports sending hard copy (TRF) to organizations (Universities, Colleges, Enterprises, ...) to which candidates need to submit IELTS certificate. Therefore, you can ask them to submit any time within 2 years of the score.

The British Council does not charge for this service, however will ask you to pay a shipping fee for each copy of the results requested.

The procedure is as follows:

Each additional IELTS certificate will take approximately 5 days to complete and be shipped to your requested address. In case you lose your license, you can contact the British Council for further advice and support. 

3.2 The process of requesting an additional IELTS IDP

Within 1 month from the date of release of official IELTS test results, candidates can request IDP to send up to 5 IELTS transcripts to the desired institutions.

Fees for extra results: 

Note: You should contact the IDP again to make sure they have agreed to send the IELTS certificate to the institution you request.

In case you send with IELTS within the country, there will be no fee. Conversely, if sending to foreign units, IDP will charge you for shipping. In addition, if you request to send more than 5 copies, there is also an additional fee (applicable to both domestic and international).

Your IELTS score will be sent by IDP in just 2 working days. In addition, IDP states that if you lose your original IELTS, you will not be issued a new copy. Therefore, keep the original IELTS certificate carefully!

4. Information on the IELTS scorecard

Some of the information presented on the IELTS certificate:

IELTS score sheet of candidate Vuong Ngan Giang 

5. How long are IELTS results valid?

IELTS certificate is valid for 2 years. After 2 years, you will need to provide a new IELTS certificate to the institutions (schools, businesses,...) upon request.

IELTS results are valid for 2 years 

6. Review of IELTS test results

6.1. Regulations of the IDP

At IDP, for the review process to be conducted, candidates need to notify IDP within 4 weeks from the date of test results or 6 weeks from the test date. After that, candidates need to go to the office of IDP to return the transcript and proceed with the procedures to pay the examination fee.

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Please have a look at the IDP IELTS Review Application Form :

IDP IELTS Result Review Application Form 

6.2. British Council Regulations

Before going through the review process at the British Council, you need to prepare the IELTS Score Review Application form in advance. Then go to the office where you have registered to complete the remaining procedures as prescribed.

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Below is the British Council's IELTS Assessment Application form:

British Council IELTS Result Review Application Form 

7. Can I retake IELTS?

First of all, DOL wants to clearly define that "retest" here does not have to retake the test with the amount paid previously. Exactly, if you want to take the test again, you have to register and pay the same fee as the previous test.

So, if your first IELTS test result is still too far from your goal. Please wait impatiently, but "fall" where we "stand up" there. You just have to be patient, go back to yourself and "plow hoes" and then continue the exam!

Currently, DOL is offering IELTS preparation courses for beginners, quick exam preparation combined with Linearthingking method for those who have limited time. Quickly contact DOL via Hotline 1800 96 96 39 for advice on the most suitable route for you!

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8 . frequently asked Questions

Should I join IELTS preparation courses or self-study?

With the Internet and the variety of IELTS preparation resources, many candidates can completely self-study and pass the IELTS exam. However, to do that, learners themselves must be persistent, self-disciplined and disciplined.

 

If you join IELTS courses, learners will be prepared with a preparation schedule to achieve the expected IELTS band score. As a result, learners will be less confused and always have someone to support and answer questions when needed.

 

In Vietnam, most people who want to take the IELTS test choose to participate in IELTS preparation courses. And DOL English is one of the reputable IELTS courses providers chosen by a large number of students.

 

Where can I register to study for IELTS 6.0 at a good price with quality?

I would like to introduce to you the IELTS 6.0 course "Accumulate the least - Get the highest" of DOL English. The course lasts for 9 weeks - 27 Sessions - 187 Lessons.

 

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Thus, DOL has compiled and shared with you information on how to look up IELTS test results . Along with that, there is a guide to the procedure for granting an additional IELTS certificate, and a review of IELTS test scores. Hopefully this amount of information will help readers in practice.

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