Candidates receive scores on a Band Scale from 0 to 9. A profile score is reported for each skill. Overall Band Scores and scores for each sub-test (Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking) are reported in whole bands or half bands. There is no pass / fail grading system in the IELTS Tests. Universities / organizations / Embassies etc. set their own test score requirements.

The Overall Band Score is calculated by taking the mean of the total of the four individual sub-test scores. Each of the sub-test scores is equally weighted. Overall Band Scores are reported to the nearest whole or half band. For the avoidance of doubt, the following rounding convention applies; if the average across the four skills ends in .25, it is rounded up to the next half band, and if it ends in .75, it is rounded up to the next whole band.

No, but you can choose not to pass on the scores to embassies or universities.

Your test score remains valid for up to two years after the test date. However, some universities, organizations or embassies may have their own regulations concerning the period of validity. Please confirm with your receiving organization before use.

No, the scores from each test are independent. You can use the most satisfactory result during its validity.

No, they are different language tests designed for different purposes.

All band scores are based on the candidate's performance on the test day using the same assessment criteria to ensure fairness. Systematic monitoring and double marking of a proportion of answer sheets is carried out at each administration. All IELTS examiners are fully trained and their performance is regularly monitored.

No, you cannot. In order to maintain a strictly confidential service, the test results are only disclosed on the TRF or you can visit our Online IELTS Results Service to review your test results. Please note that the website information is only for your reference only and your test result is based solely on your TRF.

Your TRF would be sent by registered mail in Taiwan . Please inform the invigilator when you arrive the speaking test venue. No changes can be made after the speaking test. If you want us to send you your test report, the report will send out to you by registered mail. All test reports will be sent on the TRF releasing day after the written test and the post office requires 1 to 3 working days to process registered mail. . The registered mail tracking No. is provided by Examinations Services of the British Council. This applies only to those who completed all the modules of the written and speaking tests and had their photograph taken on the test day successfully.

The online result service and TRF issuance dates are the 13th day (paper based) or 1 to 3 days (computer based)after the written test date. Candidates are advised to use to the IELTS Test Dates Checking System to check the precise online result and TRF issuance dates.