Policy Note:

Paper-based version of the exam

Results will only be issued by means of the Test Report Form (TRF) and candidates will receive only one TRF. Results will not be given over the phone, by e‐mail, or fax.

Results are issued 13 days from the test date and candidates will be able to see their provisional results online.

The website to log on to will be informed via SMS on the mobile number provided at the time of registration.

The candidate will receive only one original TRF but can request up to 5 copies of the TRF to be sent to IELTS-recognizing institutions free of charge within one month from the test date. An applicable courier fee will be charged for each recipient.

Request for additional TRFs to be sent to recognizing institutions is lodged one month after the result date, the candidate will be charged AED 50.00 per TRF plus applicable courier charges per recipient.

The TRF must be collected within 3 months of the test date, after which they will be destroyed. Any request after the date will be considered as a request for an Additional TRF and will incur charges.

Computer-based version of the exam (IOC)

Results are usually released 3-5 days from the test date and candidates will be able to see them online (information shared via the registered e-mail). Candidates will also be able to download the corresponding Test Report Form (TRF) and share a digital copy (eTRF) with IELTS recognizing institutions worldwide.