Candidates receive an IELTS Test Report Form within two weeks of taking the test. Test Report Form (TRF) is a very valuable document and it is recommended that candidates take due care in keeping their TRF secure. It cannot be replaced. Additional, original Test Report Forms may be forwarded to institutions of the candidate's choice

Test Report Form:

Candidates will receive only one copy of their Test Report Form (TRF)

The IELTS TRF includes:

• the candidate's scores, on a Band Scale from 1 to 9, for each module of the test
• the candidate's overall Band Score, on a scale from 1 to 9
• whether the candidate has completed the Academic or General Training test
• the candidate's photo (as from March 2003), and details of his/her nationality, first language and date of birth.
• the candidate's photo (as from March 2003), and details of his/her nationality, first language and date of birth.
• there is no pass or fail mark
• overall Band Scores and Band Scores for Listening and Reading are reported in half bands
• Writing and Speaking Band Scores are reported in whole bands
• the results are recommended as valid for two years

The TRF, in giving a Band Score for each of the four modules of the test as well as an overall Band Score, allows receiving institutions to clearly identify the candidates strengths and weaknesses.

Marking at the test center ensures that test results are available without any administrative delay.

A valid Test Report Form bears a center stamp, candidate photo (for TRFs obtained from March 2003) a validation stamp and the IELTS administrator's signature. Test Report Forms are sent directly from the test center to the receiving institution or organization.