In this tutorial you will learn:

* how long it takes to obtain IELTS results* how the results are delivered* how the final test score is determined* how IELTS results are sent to institutions* how to request a review of test results

IELTS results: when and how

Let’s begin with when. It all depends on two things:

* Which IELTS exam is taken* If it was paper based or computer delivered

The respective dates are:

* IELTS paper-based (including IELTS UKVI) : 13 calendar days after the test date. Officially at 12.00 midday on that day.* IELTS computer delivered: 5-7 calendar days after the test date

And don’t forget the IELTS Indicator Test that is currently available:

* IELTS Indicator: 5-7 calendar days after the test date

As for how, all IELTS results are:-

* Available to be viewed online. They remain online for 28 days after the results date. Simply check the British Council or IDP IELTS webpage accordingly.* Officially available in paper as the IELTS Test Report Form (the TRF). This can either be collected in person or sent by post to your address.* If you collect your TRF in person, take along your registered IELTS proof of identity (Passport or ID card).* You may receive an SMS on the day the results arrive to advise you. (not all Test Centres offer this service, so check beforehand).* Remember that no results will be given by phone or sent by email.* For more information, visit: https://takeielts.britishcouncil.org/take-ielts/ielts-results-scores

IELTS Band Scores

The Test Report Form will indicate your overall band score on a scale from 0 to 9 and also provide a breakdown of your IELTS band scores in each test area, namely, Listening, Reading Writing and Speaking. Your final Band Score is simply the average of the 4 scores. Let’s look at some examples;-

* Listening 7.0, Reading 8.0, Writing 7.0, Speaking 8.0: final Band Score is 7.5.* Listening 6.5, Reading 7.0, Writing 5.5, Speaking 6.0: final Band Score is 6.0 (25 total divided by 4 equals 6.25. Number rounded down)* Listening 7.0, Reading 7.0, Writing 6.0, Speaking 7.0: final Band Score is 7.0 (27 divided by 4 equals 6.75, rounded up to 7.0)* For more details, go to: https://takeielts.britishcouncil.org/teach-ielts/test-information/scores-explained

IELTS indicator test results

* The indicator test is exactly that: it provides a indication of your probable Band Score when you take the IELTS exam.* Some institutions will accept this provisionally for entrance approval purposes. But you need to check this in each case.* For detailed information for all you need to know about this test, go to: https://www.ieltspodcast.com/ielts-preparation/ielts-indicator-test/

What is a good IELTS score?

That depends on whether you are taking IELTS for visa or study purposes.

* Generally speaking, a Band Score of 6.0 might satisfy visa requirements but for postgraduate study an overall average of 7.0 would be more likely.* Details must be checked with the appropriate authority because there are variations and a goo...