IELTS results: when and how to get your score

You will be able to review your results online 13 days after taking the exam if it was on paper or 3-5 days later if it was on a computer. Check your results on the examinee's 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.

If you have taken IELTS on paper, the paper copy of the TRF can be collected in person at the test centre or delivered by post. 

To obtain your physical results certificate (TRF - Test Results Form), you can go to the British Council office: Carlos Pellegrini 1141, 1st floor, CABA. On Wednesdays and Fridays, from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.,*. You will receive the instructions by email 3-5 days after taking the exam.

*The mentioned schedule is subject to change without prior notice; please confirm before attending.

If you withdraw your certificate in person, it is required to present the original DNI or Passport that you used at the time of taking the exam.

If you cannot attend in person, you can authorize a third party to do it for you. Said person must present:

• Own ID or Passport
• Photocopy of the DNI or Passport that you presented at the time of taking the exam
• Written or printed note where you clarify that you authorize the third party to withdraw the certificate on your behalf. The notice must include the date the exam was taken, the ID number or Passport of the owner of the certificate, the ID number or Passport of the third party that withdraws the certification, your signature, and clarification.

You will not be able to get the results by phone, email, or fax.

You will only be given a printed copy of your IELTS result certificate.

If you have taken IELTS on computer, you will receive your results electronically only. You can download the electronic version (eTRF) from the Test Taker portal 3-5 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 organization through the Test Taker portal.

If you lose your Test Report Form or forget your test results, please contact your test centre.

IELTS Online

For IELTS Online, results are available 6-8 calendar days after the test. If you have taken IELTS Online, you will receive your results electronically only, but you can print your electronic Test Result Form to send it to the organisations you are applying to.

Activation of results in the IELTS platform for verification of institutions

Some colleges only receive copies for online verification. Please confirm this information with the university before requesting a physical shipment. Institutions can view candidate results through the IELTS Certificate Verification Service. If the institution to which you are applying has informed you that they wish to receive your results through this means, please include the relevant addresses in the Candidate Portal within two years of taking the exam. This service is free; you can add a maximum of 5 universities to view your IELTS results online.

Please note that although we give the university access to your results, you must individually share your Test Report Form number in the lower right corner of the certificate for them to complete the verification.

Physical copy of the IELTS English certificate

We can issue a maximum of five free copies of the IELTS certificate during the two (2) years of validity of the result, and the Candidate must bear the cost of each shipment. If you want us to send additional copies, assuming the administrative costs for issuing the document and national or international shipping, please follow these steps:

1. You must enter your candidate portal: Candidate portal with your username and password.

2. Go to the “Results” tab.

3. Click on “Add new organizations.”

4. Complete the requested information

5. Click on “+ add a new organization” and complete the information of the institution or entity.

You are paying your copy ARS$ 953 (if applicable), adding the shipping cost. The shipping cost varies according to the destination; please check the link.

You can make your payment by bank transfer or deposit for the exact cost to our bank account in pesos (If you cannot find this information on the Candidate Portal, please write to us at AR_IELTS@britishcouncil.org.ar)

Necessary: The British Council cannot receive payments from banks outside of Argentina. You must pay for your shipment from a bank in Argentina.

• Send proof of payment to: AR_IELTS@britishcouncil.org.ar and include it in the email.

• Your ID number and address.

Please note: We can only send copies of exam results, submitted at our institutes and submitted within two years, to recognized organizations. We cannot issue additional documents to you.

 

Our team will contact you to confirm the sending of the copy of your certificate. We will provide you with a tracking number so that you can track your shipment online through the DHL platform.

Whether you have taken the IELTS exam on paper or from a computer, the validity of the IELTS exam certification (known as TRF - Test Report Form) is two years. Institutions can accept a TRF of more than two years, but after this period, you may have to present evidence that you have maintained or improved your English level since the exam date.

Please note that our center will not be able to access your IELTS results if you took them more than two years ago. Thus, we will not be able to generate copies of them for you or third parties once this period has elapsed.

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).

The fee for this service is 93,800.00 ARS, 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, regardless of whether you have taken IELTS on Paper or IELTS on Computer.

You can submit an Enquiry on Results online from the Test Taker Portal.

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.

If you have any questions about the process or you took the exam in the paper version or Life Skills and wish to apply for this option, you can contact us by email at ar_ielts@britishcouncil.org.ar.

If you lost your certificate due to theft, robbery, or loss, you could request a new personal copy by paying AR$953 and submitting the corresponding police report.

You can make your payment by bank transfer or deposit for the exact cost to our bank account in pesos using the details below:

Bank name: HSBC

Current Account Nbr: 309-3205141

CUIT: 30-71434913-5

CBU: 15003090-0003093205141-4

Important: The British Council cannot receive payments from banks outside of Argentina. You must pay for your shipment from a bank in Argentina.

Once the payment is made, send us the corresponding receipt to AR_IELTS@britishcouncil.org.ar and formalize your request indicating:

• Name and surname
• Candidate number
• The date you took the exam

There is no limitation to retaking the IELTS test. You can reserve your place for the English exam when you think you are ready here. Can I retake my exam?