Learn why your IELTS results are withheld and what you can do about it.
Why your IELTS results are withheld
When you apply for your IELTS test and fill in the application form, you will find the terms and conditions attached to the form. You should read these terms and conditions very carefully because you will find three points which explain that your results may be withheld or cancelled.
IELTS Terms and Conditions: Withholding Results
The following points can be found on your IELTS application form under the terms and conditions:
- Your result may not be issued 13 days after the test if the IELTS Test Partners decide that it is necessary to review any matter associated with your test or the administration of your test. To assist any investigation, you may be required to provide writing and speaking samples. In exceptional circumstances you may be required to re-take one or more IELTS components.
The above point explains that you may not get your results after 13 days because IELTS want to check them more carefully. There are two main reasons given: 1) they want to check your test again 2) they are doing quality control checks on how the test is managed.
- Your result may be cancelled after it has been issued if any irregularity is identified. You may be required to re-take one or more IELTS components.
This means that if there are any problems with your test, your results might be cancelled and you might need to take your test again or part of your test again. An “irregularity” means that something occurred relating to your test or how it was managed which was not usual or acceptable.
- If any of the data on the Test Report Form provided by you or your agent to Recognising Organisations has been altered in any way, your original test result may be cancelled.
This point shows that if any information you give has been altered, your result might be cancelled. So, be careful about providing the right information and only use reputable agents.
You now see that IELTS have the right to withhold or cancel your results for certain reasons, usually for analysing and quality checking.
When you sign your application form, you also agree that you accept a possible delay in results. Your signature is agreeing to the terms and conditions above.
IELTS will email you if your results are withheld or cancelled. If you don’t get this email, check your spam folder or contact your test center.
What can you do about it?
If your results have been delayed, you just need to wait and be patient.
Your results will arrive but there is no fixed time limit. Some students receive their results within just one week or a couple of weeks. However, for others, it might be longer – a month or even 3 months.
Can you take your test again? Sure you can. See below for advice:
Taking your Test Again
If you don’t want to wait, you can take your test again.
When you take more than one test, you can choose which results to use. You can choose to use the highest results. So, it won’t matter that you end up with two sets of results – just choose the best one to use for your future.
Booking your Test in Advance
When you decide the date for your IELTS test make sure you have a few months before your actual deadline because your results might not arrive after 13 days.
Give yourself lots of time to prepare for IELTS and to get your results!!
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Nothing more disappointing than receiving this sort of an email, instead of band scores on the results release date. I had to retake the test on 20th January as my previous band score for writing was just 0.5 below the required score. Just THAT! After retaking all the bands and waiting 13 days you receive a message saying that your results are withheld??? What if they take months to release my results? How am I going to meet the deadline? After all, what is the point of taking this 20th January test, if I have to wait for an unestimated time period for results? It is purely a waste of money. It is true that I had agreed with their terms and conditions with this regard. We all did. That’s solely because we had no option. Unless it is due to exam malpractices, in other cases such as quality checks, these authorities should consider refunding those candidates who had to go through this hassle, just to maintain the so called IELTS standards.
Pathetic!
Test taken in Sri Lanka
Very well said Ayesha. I took test on 6th jan Pakistan through British Council but it turned out to be the biggest mistak. My result was due on 19 jan but instead i got this “particular” email. I am in contact with British Council since then and they are using delaying tactics like “Investigation” and “Quality Check” and blah blah. Even today i contacted the relative office and they gave me further date of 8 feb with additional but meaningless apologising. I was about to get rude but i controlled myself and decided to give them last chance. I am thinking of legal action otherwise. I will surely not recommend anyone to give IELTS through British Council and i hope you guys will do the same. Instead give IELTS through AEO, which is efficient and trustworthy. AEO is operating in Pakistan, i don’t know about other countries. I should’ve chose AEO but i made a terrible mistake.
I took my test on Jan 20th in Sri Lanka too. I got an email 2 hours before the results were due stating, “Notification of investigation… strict quality control.. blah blah blah…test scores for the 20 January have come under scrutiny and are being investigated”. The email had no contact number and no date when to expect the results. All it says is that we will provide an update as soon as the investigation is complete. When is that?? This is absurd!! You go through all this preparation to take the exam and then wait the specified 13 days to get the results.. all for what?? I called British Council and all they could say is that it’s out of their hands and only Cambridge in the UK knows. As for the timeline, it can take 1 week, 2 weeks or even a month to get an update. To quote them, “We don’t know”. So why do you handle the IELTS exam? British Council needs to take some responsibility for this matter! However, they were keen on telling me that I can retake the exam if I don’t want to wait that long. Seriously????? So basically you just want the money. They must think we pluck money off trees. These people are so unprofessional!! We need these results to go on with our education and employment. Just give us the results so that we can get on with our lives and retake it if needed in a timely manner. Why are you playing around with our livelihoods? I can’t wait months for these results. Something needs to be done about this. Test centers and the UK is abusing the fact that the IELTS is becoming the only universal English exam now and using it to make more money. I’m so frustrated!
My main concern with IELTS is that they do not give dates for when the results are likely to be released – I think this is the main problem that needs to be addressed. If students know the time frame, they can make an appropriate choice of what to do. IELTS really need to make their their time frame clear to students when relating to investigating and withholding results.
And what if we experience same in our next exam??
It’s really annoying
Same here, for last two times I scored well in any of the 3 modules but they managed to give 0.5 band less than required in one of the module and this time for 20th jan test they have withheld the result. Extremely annoying. Test centre was Navi Mumbai.
I also gave exam in Navi Mumbai on 20th jan, received mail today that results are further analysed, so there will be delay and next update about the results will be on 16 th feb.
Please let us know if anyone of 20th jan takers have got results
Ruchi, read my reply to Sai Ram on this page.
Switch to PTE if IELTS is not giving the desired results. Else you will keep losing money.
same thing with me as well
test centre:trichy ,tamilnadu
mine is more frustrating.i did not receive any mail and i couldn’t see my result
Same is case with me.
Exam date:20 Jan,2018
Test Center:Dwarka
Mine too
Same happened with me…I got mail stating nex update will be on or before 9 Feb 2018 …is it held because variation in individual module bands?
recieved the same mail today stating an updated will be given on 9th, which means it can be further delayed. wtf, all deadlines approaching for sept 18 intake and then you come across such things.
Mine too
Let me inform once you get your result please
I too gave my exam on the 20th Jan in Bangalore and i have got the same exact message from IELTS that my results are withheld due to quality checks and i would get an update back from them on 9th Feb
Same for me.. I gave my exam on 20th Jan, Bangalore..
Same here….why can’t they investigate in last 13 days ….iam also become frustrate…its the matter of our hardwork
Same message posted to me stating “Results delayed due to quality check” – Expected results on Feb 09th.
Test taken on : Jan 20
Location: Chennai
Centre: IDP
I too.. result withheld for Jan 20,. And Ian waiting for Feb 09..
Hi Rajan,
I too gave my exam through IDP, Chennai on Jan 20th. Waiting for my result still….
Yes, even I have received the same email. It’s the same email that they send out to the applicants. I am shocked and devastated to lean about this email as I had given my exam lawfully.
I gave my exam on 20th Jan 2018 and was due to receive the results today 02nd Feb.
Test Location: Dawarka, Delhi
I had given my test on 20th JAn 2018 , Pune,India . I was expecting the results today (2nd Feb) but have got the results withheld message instead. Is that the case with anyone else ?
This is so disappointing!
Yes I also gave test on 20th Jan 2018 my test also is withheld
Hi Mani,
What location was your exam?
Thank You,
Charan
Was your test location Pune? I can see that there are many from Bangalore, Chennai, Delhi but not Pune. I am really worried now 🙁
Got my results too.
L-8
R-8
W-7
S-7
Thanks Liz for the wonderful tips . I ‘d definitely make a contribution in future. I have saved the donation link.
Well done 🙂 Thanks 🙂
Mine too
Too frustrated…
Location vadodra
Jan 20 results withheld Location India Chrnnai
Hi Liz,
I hope you see this and advise me.
I received an email today that the results are delayed due to ‘strict quality control procedures’, and they’ll get back to me with an update on 9th of Feb.
Could you please explain this? And do we need to worry about this?
Your help is much appreciated.
Thanks,
Bharath
I got my results today via SMS. Took IElTS on January 6th in Dubai.
Congratulations
I got my results today. I took the IELTS on January 6th in Dubai . Hope you will get yours results very soon as well .
band score?
anyone receive any update regarding 6 jan exam ?
Some have received theirs but I’m still waiting. Where did you write your exam?
in india city jalandhar.still i do not get any update about 6 jan exam.
Hi,
I sat for IELTS on December 16, 2017 in UAE – Ras al Khaimah, and I haven’t received my results yet.
Any one had same issue?
Hi Mazin,
I sat for the exams at Eton institute Dubai on 16th December and I am still waiting for my results.. They are not responding to my mails and no status update. Frustrating..
Hi Nahlah,
Keep me updated plz on your results. Mine is still withheld.
Tell me also how u did in the 4 modules.
O fiv o et for nin on sev on tre
Regards
I gave my exam on 6 January 2018 . I got a mail on 19 January that my result is withheld. We will inform u 27 January or before. Today i got my result
Please could you share where did you write your IELTs
I gave it in india punjab
Thanks. Wrote it in Dubai. Still waiting for my results.
hope fully u will get it soon
I have also received my results today. L 7.5 S 7.5 W 7 R 7
AVERAGE 7.5
good luck to all of you.
when did you appeared for test?
My result for 6th Jan’s exam came today. Hope for you all it will come soon.
Though I did not do well in speaking. My score was L-8 R-8 W-7.5 S-6.
6 in Speaking is a big disappointment for me. But I will try again.
Best of luck for all aspirants.
hlo plz contact with me on dhillonsaab654@gmail.com
How did you receive the result? By TRF or in your account?
Those who took the IELTS test on January 6th, please let everyone know if you have got your results or any updates from BC.
Thank you .
I took on 6th January. No updates as of now. The BC call centre people told me to wait for an email from them. That’s where the updates will be received. So still waiting.
I sent a message to the official Facebook page of the British Council Saudi Arabia about the 6 January 2018 IELTS tests and they replied that I will get more information on or before 31 July 2018. 6 months waiting!
Hi everyone is expecting update on 27 January 2018
I have also given my ielts test on 6th jan in jeddah through BC. I have received the same email that my results have been with held..im glad to know that other people are also dealing with the same situation as i was worried. Results are out now?can u guys plz tell me?i stil didnt get my results..
No Results yet. Expecting on 27th Jan 2018, as informed in mails.
Wrote the IETS on 6th Jan 2018 from Dubai. Still waiting for my results.
today i receive a mail regarding 6 jan 2018 in idp result withheld now i will get update about result on 2nd feb instead of 27th jan
Hey harry,
Hv u get any updates of your results!!
If yes what score u get?
I m facing the same as of you…do needful
Thanks
Hi everyone, just got my results which were withheld for 6/1/18 test, which I gave in BC Jeddah. Do check if you all got yours,All the best!!
Lahore 6 january 18
Just received an email that investigation completed and TRF has been posted.
Cheers,
Hello!
My results have been released after being withheld for 10 days. My scores are 8 8 8 and 6.5 in writing.
I believe i did better than this in writing. Have anyone tried to go for reassesment after their results have been withheld for investigation?
Liz, do think chances are much lower in this case?
It’s a very good question and one I can’t answer. Sorry. You could ask IELTS directly how the investigation is done when they withhold marks and if a remark is still an option. Hopefully they can enlighten you. If they do, please post the response here for other students to read.
I’ve contacted the test center and they said that it is totally fine and that remark is still an option as long as it has not been 6 weeks since the exam date.
Luckily, tomorrow is the last day when I can apply for a remark! I ll go for it and will keep you updated with the outcome.
Thanks Liz for your guidance via all your videos. I took Ielts on 6th Jan & although my results were held for almost 10days. Just got confirmation that I scored overall 7.5 band like everyone says in writing they just gave 6.5 else I would have scored 8 bands but I’m happy with my scores. Once again thanks a ton for your valuable tips & wonderful guidance. 👍🏻
It’s good news – well done 🙂
Hello there,
I did the test on 15th Dec 2018 in Kurdistan.
today is 6th Jan 2019 and I didn’t get my results yet.
Is it normal or I should do something ?
Thanks in advanced.
Hello mark. On which date you gave your exam
Hi,
Even my scores are similar 8 9 8 and 6.5 in writing. It takes around 4 weeks for re-evaluation so I decided to give it agsin. It’s frustrating.
Hello,
I attempted the IELTS UKVI General Training module on 6th January 2018 in Karachi. Received the same email as others stating that results are withheld due to quality checks.
I just wanted to find out if anyone who has attempted the 6th January test, and has received their results? Plus if anyone has any idea when an update could be expected? Thanks!
i received the same email too. i appeared in mumbai on 6 th jan 2018
Hopefully we’ll all receive our results soon. Considering that it’s withheld on such a large scale. Good luck. Fingers crossed.
Hi Sanaa,
I appeared in Navi Mumbai for the Test on 6th Jan and my result was also delayed.
I got an email stating that the results will be updated by 27th Jan however I have received an sms about the result just now and it says:–>
L = 7.5
R = 6.0
W = 6.0
S = 8.0
Hi Liz,
I would like to understand that what could have gone wrong with my result as I was expecting a higher band ( 8+ ) in L and R and at least 7 or 7+ in W.
I was under impression that the results were delayed only for those candidates who have scored higher band score and in fact I was confident after the test but after this result I am shocked to see that I have score 8 only in speaking.
I have given IELTS earlier in Oct as well and scored 7.5+ in each L,R,W&S but I am unable to digest the results, Can I get the re checking done?
Thanks
The results are now withheld for students who have a higher band score. The results are usually withheld randomly for quality checking purposes. So, do NOT think you have a high score because your results are withheld. Both reading and writing are the academic tests and are more difficult. It is not unusual for students to score a lot lower in those parts of the test. You will need to review your techniques and understanding of the strategies. Also get my Advanced lessons for writing task 2 in order to improve: http://subscriptions.viddler.com/IELTSLizStore
I understand Liz, but last time my result was :–>
L = 7.5
R = 8.0
W= 7.5
S = 7.5
and I have followed your videos in my last attempt and this time too however this kind of fall in score for R, W band from last time is unbelievable, shocking…
It’s a nasty blow to my expectations..I am thinking to have a recheck
Regards
Ashish
With reading, I have rarely seen a change from remarking. This is because the answers are either wrong or right – there is no human interpretation involved. Of course, mistakes are possible so I won’t ever say it isn’t possible – but it’s highly unlikely the score will change. For writing, it is possible for scores to vary widely depending on the essay type and other factors. However, you must decide for yourself if you want to try for a remark. If it will help your peace of mind, then do it. But just don’t hold out big hopes – good luck 🙂
my result held in jun 2018 but office and advise me that the official test result paper will be released next week (It should had released by now, as the normal time frame is 13-15 days), additionally said that the preview online result was not final.
lahore 6/Jan/2018 same email that “results are withheld for quality assurance”
Guys !!!
I got email previously stating the update by 24th Jan.Now today I got email saying next update will be given on 31 of jan and can not promise exact date when result will be out.
I got message suddenly today Got 7 overall but dissapointed.
L 7.5
R 6
W 6
S 7.5
Was very confident about my reading to have band 9 or 8 on worst case scenario 8 but 6 ?? I can understand may b 6 in writing but reading … First result was stopped now this … Anyways will appear again best of luck other guys …
Can you please specify when and where did you take the exam?
Cheers.
I am from Thailand and I took the test on 06/01/2108 ( Academic Module ) and I got the Email that my results is being withheld ..Now I can see I have companions who have same problem with me. Hope you guys be OK soon …Now I am keep waiting
ITTY
Appeared on same date 06-01-2018 and still waiting for result
Wish you get result soon
I took the IELTS exam on IDP Riyadh. I’d seen my score online (reading was 5.5, I need to have a score not below 6.0 in order to be q). Then I called IDP office and advise me that the official test result paper will be released next week (It should had released by now, as the normal time frame is 13-15 days), additionally said that the preview online result was not final.
Is there any possibility that my score could change, compared to the delayed release of official test result paper?
Many Thanks,
Regards
I took my tests on 6 January 2018 and I received email notification of investigation from the British Council on 19 January. Most of us here have the same problems. I believe there are technical errors with the assessment process, maybe I am wrong. But I hope I will get the results before February.
I took the IELTS on January 6th in Society of Enginners in Dubai with British Counsil.On January 19th, I relieved an email that said my test results are being withheld! Does anyone else facing the same problem ? Does anyone know how long this will take ?
I am going to file a case against cambridge university if they don’t give my results .They will have to give acceptable reasons for what they will do next. I am very very angry on them.This test costs 16,500 tk in Bangladesh.
Same here I have given my exam at Uttara on 6/1/18
But still now haven’t get my result.I called the british council bangladesh and FutureED Banani but they don’t have the answer regarding this topic.Please do provide the updates
Dear Anika, was it 6 Jan 2018? My result is also withheld with a message: Test Scores of 6th January, 2018…………………………… . I thought, it was my own problem.
Now I see, I am not alone. There are companions…
Their investigation should have limit another 13 days. but the should not conduct timelessly.
I am stuck by their weak responsibilities …
Mine too same problem. I thought it was because I made corrections in my passport number.
Yes
I’m having the same problem.And I don’t know why .Are u still facing the same problem?
Yes still no results . I called British council and got nothing other than we need to wait until the investigation in finished .
Yes, same here. I & my friend took IELTS test in British Council, Jeddah on 6th January 2018. Yet, our results are being withheld by BC. Hopefully, we receive our result in the timely fashion.
Oh thank god, its good to know that i am not alone as i was worried to death. I also took the exam on 6th jan 2018 and on results day that is 19th jan i got that ridiculous email. I am in contact with my local British Council center. Sadly all we can do is wait and nothing else 🙁
I am also havibg same problem. I took from Dubai as well. I think all of those who have taken from Dubai, atleast we can make a whats app/ face book group and seek legal help against them. It is not acceptable.
I have received an email stating investigstion into ielts result 6 Jan 2018 and it states results are withheld. Can anyone tell when results are likely to be announced & what’s the reason for investigation?
My result for the same date has also been withheld. It’s really frustrating. This has happened to me twice. There has been no proper answer or reply for what reason the result has been withheld.
Hi Pirzada,
You said it happened with you twice so how much time they took for declaring your results in the first time and was there any communication about the date of result declaration?
yes it has happened to me twice too. First 11 Nov and now for 6th Jan. my result is still withheld for November’s test. It is 2 and half months and yet no result. it is so frustrating studying hard and getting no result.
My first result was withheld permanently without elaborating the reason. I still wonder why and what happened to me. They said they have the right to do so they can do under any doubt. It’s simply nonsense. Either I should be told what I have done wrong or asked not appear in IELTS again. I feel like suing them but judicial system of my country is already ridiculous and crazy.
Hi
Mr Pirzada!
Then what you did you reappeared & was ur result announced ever or its gone with the wind!
What was your score in previous attempt when they withheld the result? Because i have come to know that there is another rumour in the air that a few candidates have received there results too.
it can take upto 6 months
So we need to be on halt for atleast 6 months with all processes until there is a breakthrough! Isn’t that too much..!
I did not recieve any email or sms but still my result was not issued by british council
i have given my exam for IDP on 6th of jan and i haven’t got any email or my results…. any suggestions?
Did you try adding a 0(zero) when you’re searching for the online results?
Zero where ?
It’s two days past the supposed announce results. I took my exam Jan. 6 in IDP. This is kinda frustrating, I anticipated prompt results since they themselves were very time conscious when the exam was conducted. No sms, no online preview. [sigh]
My results are to being held up. Got an email today at 4:30 pm. Took it on the 6th at WTC Dubai. Reason: Notification of Investigation of IELTS Test Results.
Same email I have received today after answering test on 6th Jan in Dubai Zayed university….
Anyone who appeared IELTS on 6th Jan 2018 via British Council & has got results. I checked most of us have got SMS & email mentioning that results are withheld for some quality checking & there is no definite date given for its release. While on other hand few of my friends who appeared via IDP already got their results. Its very strange & frustrating
I appreared from IDP on 6 jan … I got no mail and message and can not open my result online also. Really upset
Guys , unfortunately, I heard paper was out and BC is trying to check this matter. This is the reason of delay. Can anyone confirm from jeddah, if he got his 6th Jan exam result?
i have given IDP on 6th jan and still not got the results
Same here!! I gave it on 6th january 2018 and it is delayed
Hi Mandeep yes I appreared on 6th Jan 2018 under british council got my results on 18th don’t know why they hold your
Did you receive required score ?
Hi john. How much u scored
same here.. they said update will be provided on jan 29th 2018. its really very frustrating.
I too received the same e-mail. I am planning to send a legal notice to them as they haven’t informed me of any clear reason for withholding the result after asking them over email and phone. I do understand they have terms and conditions but they need to communicate explicitly what the issue is before impacting someone’s immigration process.
Right … And if there is really a descrepency they need to sort out real quick not like this that after one week they will update. Everyone have their own hassels someone waiting for immigration. Many might miss their collage admissions etc etc what I understood is this is very lame and illogical in every sense.
yes they are making people fools bagging their hard earned money and wasting time. My results for the 11th November 2017 are still withheld. Then I took the test again on 6th Jan and now its the same case again.
yes i got the same mail as you’ve got!! and i also got another mail stating that the next update will be provided up till 27 jan or before.
British Council is one of the reputed Institute which is known for its Standards.
Unfortunately ,My Results are withheld for the Test Date:06th January 2016.Now only answer i receive it may be Months or Weeks to get the results with Organization behaving like they have no clues.Candidates Appear for the Test after lot of Hardwork and hard earned money to be prove their language
I do not think appearing for Test again is the Solution Just because Evaluation is not successful by their side
If this is the case and Organization is concerned about test authenticity ,They should start investigating from the very first day after Test Completion when they receive Answer
sheets.
In the World of Computers and Technology Organization .If they need months and weeks to asses the quality ,Its a matter for them to be advanced.
Regards
Harshil Gandhi
hi..same problem here… I also gave my ielts test(IDP) on 6 jan 2018..but today was the result day…and i was waiting for the result and got the notification of delay..i called the idp. .they said your result will be updated on 27 jan…so hope so best…and all the best
It’s strange because I have heard only British Council has withheld results as few of my friends who appeared via IDP already got their results. I just got email confirmation from British Council that results are delayed & next update would be on or before 27th Jan 2018. It’s really shame we all work so hard to get results on time & finally get email updates about delay & only get to know that we are not the only one suffering but this has been happening by British Council since such a long time.
Rightly pointed by Harshil above they need to enhance their assessment skills to avoid such disappointments for other students in future
Did they tell u any reason behind it ?
Recvd 2 emails from BC since today morning. One, explaining that my test results are under investigation, and the other, a few minutes back, mentioning that there is a delay in announcing the results nd the next update will be on or before Jan 27….very frustrating….grrrr
Sad to hear that all happening in BC
Its really frustrating I agree with you my dear
They should have some quick process.
Results were delayed bcoz of duping scam.. i read in newspaper about arrest of some 7-8 students on 9th of January as they appeared in exam on behalf of others
Hi all
I wrote my IELTS under british council on 6th jan 3018..any idea when wil tge results be out…or will ours also be delayed?
I took the test on 6th Jan 2018, just received an email about the delay I’m the results. I wonder if it’s same for all or is it the case for some of us only.
I spoke at the service desk where they informed that it has been postponed due to “Technical” reasons and further updates will be available post 12 PM IST tomorrow. However, I now see an email from IELTS in my mailbox stating that my result has been withheld for investigation. Very frustrating and I feel lost 🙁
Same here…i know few others whose results were withheld…i gave two ielts in US and heard no delay ever with anyone. This was my first in India with IDP and frustrating email..
Hi All,
Results are out. But I got a mail regarding Investigation of IELTS Test Result.
Is anyone facing the same issue?
Hi Tejas
The results are out, they are delaying the results of few candidates and one of them is me as well. They will further send a communication email or the results by 27th January.
I wrote my exam on 6th Jan 2018 and I received e-mail saying the results are with held.
Same Here. Was eagerly waiting for the results today but gutted to see the mail regarding delay. I took the exam on 6th Jan from Chennai.
John, did you get yours? I got an email stating mine has been withheld for scrutiny 🙁
Yes me too! I sat for the IELTS on 16-12-2017 at University of Wollongong Dubai and I have received two emails so far about a further delay in the release of the results. They say that it is a normal quality check procedure , but I think they need the time to celebrate NEW YEAR with their families :). I have deep faith in IDP and I’m in no hurry. I wish all candidates best of Luck with their RESULTS.
I have a good news for all those guys who are waiting for their results that British council will release the results after two days, so keeping your emails, they might send you an email or sms to inform you.
Actually, I called British council today, they told me that results are expecting at the end this week, more over investigation has been completed and they may announced our any time soon or max. after days..
cheers
Waqar
Thanks for your message…I also called yesterday to find out when the results will be out, but they replied me that you have to wait for the mail from British council.They could not disclose any date. Hope for the best….🙂🙂🙂
They informed that end of this week we can expect the result 🙂🙂🙂
called them now and they said it will be the following week 🙂 #frustrating
the results are out, check your email and online results section.
Can you see your result in online results section ???
Yes can. I got an sms. Also I can see my results online, IDP.
No results yet.
Result still not found at online result section 🙁
I haven’t received my results yet
yes I can, just fill in your details in the below link
https://ielts.britishcouncil.org/CheckResults.aspx
Hi Wala,
I am still waiting. What is your score?
SO DISAPPOINTED 🙁
L:7
R:7.5
SP:7.5
OVERALL : 7
W: 6.5 (AS USUAL despite the fact I’m 100% positive I excelled in both Tasks!As if they are just marking my Writing out of a habit.
Anyone facing delay with 13 april test ..my test is on hold ..so terrible ..IDP ,even worse their customer care services….knowing nothing ..😭 I feel cheated by idp ..I did hard work and put my money …but glt nothing..even not a single mail regarding next update
i took my exam on the 16th of Dec 2017 at the British Council in Kuwait and my results was expected on the 29th but it was held for investigation. No news so far as to when to expect my results. it’s very frustrating as i need it urgent.
Results are out .They sent SMS only but cannot view in the website .As usual they gave me for one module 6 (Writing ) before always giving 6 for speaking
I gave my ielts exam through british council on 16th december 2017. And now my reault is with held for don’t know how long. There is no explanation as to when we can expect the result. It is frustrating as i was waiting for the result urgently. This is really unprofessional and dissappointing.
Me too
Me too
I got the same email that your results have been withheld due to quantity purpose. I don’t know how long I have to wait for the result. IELTs team is playing with the future of the people, they can complete the investigation in one week but they like to give tension and pain to the candidates. My results was on 16 dec and my test center was in Dubai.
Best of luck to all the guys who are waiting for their results. I hope that everything will be fine.
me too..I took my exam dec 16th 2017 and until now I haven’t received any email or sms.
Good day to everyone,
I took my test on the 16th of December in Dubai. It is very important to note that the test results were expected to come out on the 29th but it didn’t, it went through the investigation. My mind’s telling me they have just been off for Christmas break and didn’t get enough time to get the results out on time. I experienced the same thing before… so their excuse is quality control.
Time is money and they don’t wish to speak up, give it a week or so and everything will be released.
Have a good one and best of luck.
my result was withhold on 21st oct. nd suddenly i received TRF at my home… they not declarrd my result in my ID yet
I too appeared for the 16 th December test in UAE and got the same email stating that ‘your results are withheld for quality purpose’ …folks are enjoying Christmas holidays and nobody there to evaluate.,,
Hi . Me too. My result of 16th of December has been held. What is the end of your email? Did it mention when you can receive the result? Thanks.
I also appeared for ielts test on 16 dec 2017. But received an Email that result has withheld because of some quality check…till now I am waiting for my result..called them several times but they dont have any exact date…
Hello. Can anyone tell me. The candidates who sat for 16 Dec exam with British council, did any of them get the result. Mine is still witheld n no news yet, this is ridiculous.
same issue, UAE/ RAS AL KHAIMA
I also attended IELTS on dec 16 th in Dubai and on 28 th I sent message to british council Dubai in facebook about my results .Later they replied to me through email that it will be delayed due to quality purpose .We know that they want to celebrate but let them consider our feelings also .Till the last moment it was showing in the login page results will appear and was counting down the timer at last nothing .What we can do ? we have to wait for few days
Has anybody recieved their results for December 16th exams? I got a mail saying my results are under investigation for quality check.
I attended the test in the same date. Got no results so far. This is depressing 🙁
Hi Laila
Have u received your results?
How u did in the test
Mazin_az@hotmail.com
In the Email that I received from IDP Dubai it said that they will provide me with an update of my test result on Jan 5. I just realized it falls on friday. Friday is the weekly holiday in the UAE. 😒
P.S.
Initially I didn’t receive an email about the delay not until I called them up to ask why I can’t see my result online. The cust care rep. asked for my candidate number and email addy. Boom! As soon as I hang up, I got the mail. So I guess update will only happen if I call them again. Unfortunately offices are closed today.
I got an email from idp australia. I was told that I have to wait for another update on or before Jan 12. They can’t still give me a definite date for the release of my results.
Hi Lysa,
Thanks for the above update – I am receiving the same emails. I gave my test on 16th Dec 2017 at Uo wd Dubai
First, it was informed on 5th and now it is 12th to give me an update on the progress.
Please keep us posted.
Hi Yash,
I received my ielts results thru SMS. I figured out my listening and reading performance were 8 and speaking was less than 7 on the previous test that I took I think that was 5 months ago. Now the listening and reading were 6.5 but I got 7 on speaking. I only need 6.5 Bandscore and 7 on speaking. I’m so happy I got the desired score that I need for my visa screening. God is good. Thank you Liz.
Hi, did you receive message from the organization with definit date?
It’s good for you.
In my case, the organization didn’t inform me of the exact date.
No definite date given for the release of my result but they will get back to me on or before Jan. 12 to update me on the progress.
Thank you for your response.
The staff is kind, in Abu Dhabi, no information was provided.
If you don’t mind, please share any updates for your result.
Hi Konkon,
I just got an SMS of my ielts test results. Thank God I got the desired scores I need for my visa screening. Based on my observation the reason why my results were withheld Bec of the difference of my old and new test results. I took the test 5 months ago and got 8 on listening and reading. Speaking was below 7. Now I was able to get the 7 speaking. Unfortunately my L and R were not as good as my previous performance. They were 6.5.
Hi, I also took the exam at Abu Dhabi on 16th December, 2017.
But, I still have waited for getting my result.
It is first time to be withheld my result.
Have you received any update?
Same here , i took mine on 16th December in Fujairah, and results are delayed. The thing is i am preparing my studies and they are asking for the results. It is mentioned that you can go get another test . It is not that simple. That means a huge amount of payment , it is not cheap and also it is very stressful.
Hi, I took my exam on 16th December om Abu Dhabi. Is it that only middle East results are withheld? Because I’m noticing most people from UAE are complaining
Hi Als
Have u received your results?
How u did in test
Mazin_az@hotmail.com
Hi,
Did anybody who appeared for the 16th Dec IELTS exam in Dubai got their results. I am still getting “No candidate result found” message. This is so unprofessional.
Hello!
I cant get my results for the 16th of Dec test. Whenever i enter my details on the IDP website it shows a message that “no candidate result found”
Does this mean that my results are on hold?
Though i havent receive any email from IDP Egypt and they are currently closed for the weekend.
Any advice?
This means that your result is withheld. Try to speak the customer care department of your Center or revert on the email from where you have received your test date and Center details. Usually if the tests results gets withheld it can take up to 3 months to get the results. Wait for max ten days else appear for next exam if you are in a hurry
Same here. I took the test on Dec. 16 in Dubai. There’s no result found. I haven’t received any email or text message from IDP.
Hi Lysa,
I too appeared for the 16th Dec IELTS exam in Dubai and I am also getting the same message “No candidate result found”. God knows what happened but this delay is so nerve wracking.
Hi everyone,
I also appeared for the exam of 16th December, 2017 in Tehran, I am also getting the same note ” No Candidate result found”. I don’t know why my result is on hold, I am trying for my IELTS since from 2013 and after 4 years of struggle and hard-work now I reached to level to get required bands and now this happens. Its not Fair. I spent a-lot of my efforts on IELTS and what can do now ? its really Disappointing.
Hi Dipankar,
I received a notification of delay in my email. We can’t do anything but wait. Sucks
Hi! I ve noticed that the page states that “the preview of results is gradually rolled over 24 hours” so lets stay positive for next few hrs 🙂
Hi Lys,
Have u received your results?
Hi Mark,
Even I took the test on 16 Dec 2017, I got a mail mentioning some investigation needs to be carried out as a part of Quality control procedure. Did you get a mail of that sort ?
Hi! When did you receive that? Today? I havent receive anything from the test center.
hi, i also had my ielts on the 16th of december in dubai -wollongong branch.
and it says candidate result not found !
anyone knows of the reason?
hi
I took my test on the 16th and got an eMail about some investigation….
Hi aida, me too took my ielts test on 16 december. Whenever i check for my result, i see ‘results not found’. Don’t know shat happened. Did you recieve any mail from them ?
no, i didn’t get any email.
i guess we have to wait till the british council open again on the 2nd of jan!!
Hi aida, where do you check your result? Can you give me the link ? Thank you.
Hi
Aida
Have you received your results?
Yes I got this email also today
Hi Mark
What happened with u.
Did u receive any update or results?
I sat on Nov 2nd,Ktm, Nepal. Its been 5 weeks n i havent got any result report, too much stressing.
Hi Liz
I took my test at IDP India on 25th Nov and the results were declared on 8th December. The same day I got a call from the IDP asking me to share the pic again as the one they took was not clear . I have resent the same and since then I am trying to gauge the status of my TRF. Have spoken to customer care too. They dont have definite answer to when will I receive the TRF . Pls let me know if there is something to worry about …. and when can i expect the TRF to be couriered in such case.
I took my test in Nov 2, 2017 and i was supposed to receive my result in Nov 15. Unfortunately i didn’t received my result and I contacted British Council Nepal and they informed me that my result is on hold. It’s really frustrating as 2 weeks already passed since the day of my result.
I received an email mentioning that, “the verification will take about 3-4 weeks in minimum…” . Does that mean i will get my result in 3 or 4 weeks?? Please reply guys if someone has got same email and please suggest me Liz… Please!!!
Hi Pranamika. I had the same issue with my IELTS results. Have you received your result?
Did tou get your results? I too appeared on same date and haven’t got my resets yet.
I haven’t got yet. Where you from?
How much time was mentioned in your email?
They didn’t mention any timeline.
What’s your exact email says? Or what they say when you call them?
Below is the email i received. Did you get the same email?
When i call them, they say its under investigation and i will only get to know the latest status when i receive the next email. The test centres nor any other customer care has any idea about latest investigation status.
We refer to your IELTS test of 2nd November, 2017.
Strict quality control procedures are in place to protect the integrity and security of the IELTS test. As part of these procedures, test results are routinely analyzed by the IELTS Test Partners before they are issued to candidates.
As a result of these procedures, your test scores for the 2nd November, 2017 have come under scrutiny and are being investigated. Your results are being withheld while this investigation is being conducted. Please note that all investigations are conducted without prejudice by the IELTS Test Partners.
The declaration on the IELTS application form that you agreed to includes the following statement: ‘I understand that my results may not be issued 13 days after the test if any of the IELTS Test Partners deem it necessary to review any matter associated with my test’
Should you wish to offer any information that may support your test performance on 2nd November, 2017, please send a scanned handwritten statement to verification.ielts@idp.com within 14 days of the date of this letter. A template has been provided with this letter for you to use. Your statement must be written in English in your own handwriting and signed by you.
Any correspondence received after 14 days will not be considered.
No, mine was bit different. Okay inform me when you get your results.
Yep! Requesting you too to inform as soon as you get your results.
Hi, today I got the same email for the result on hold.So what you all suggest, it better to wait or go for nest take. I create a page on FB. IELTS Result on Hold, plz join and share your experience.Thanks.Anees
It was mentioned that they will provided me with an update on or before 21 Dec. But few days back i received another email stating that investigation is still ongoing and they will let me know on or before 5th Jan. This is just so stressful.
Oh! let me know if you get your results.
hey I also appeared for IELTS on 02 Nov 2017 and my result has also got withheld. I have got the email from BC that they will give the investigation status by 22 Dec, which I doubt, They have the habit of changing their deadline. Its so frustrated that instead of getting a result, you are getting these kind of mailers which any proper explanation and deadlines. I am really worried what will be the fate of my result? Any guidance on this will highly be appreciated. Will I be ever getting my result? Am I eligible to take another IELTS exam?
Then its 2 days to wait for us and then there’s no other option than re taking the test right. Soo much of a headache😰
let’s all add each other in facebook and discuss there. My id is Pranamika Rai
My test result got permanent withheld, I don’t have any other option to take the test again. There is no possibility that we can challenge the BC, it will again be wasting time. All the best !
Did they specify any reason?
what?? Seriously, British Council is so irresponsible. Richa, can you please send me that email in messenger.
Hello, I took Ielts exam on 21 Oct 2017 in Vietnam. Until now I have not received the result. Any one has the same problem as me? I need to send ielts result to University but I have no idea about the released date 🙁
i have same problem….. r u recieved yor result or not??
Hi
My exam was on 2nd dec.
I haven’t got my any mail or Sms yet regarding my withheld result.
I Called them and they are asking you will shortly receive a mail
I sat Academic IELTS UKVI on november 11th.
My results were already in as indicated on the email they sent me. However, I cannot see the preview of my scores online. I tried to phone them but unfortunately they weren’t able to give me a proper answer. They keep saying they will forward my issue to the exam department and I have to wait for another two working days. I even haven’t received the hard copy of my test report form yet as their new policy is to ship it to our address and we cannot personally come to the center to get it. I am just so disappointed with British Council (Riyadh)
Hi,
First of all, I thank Liz for all the guidance provided through the website. It has helped me a lot and I got good score (more than minimum required marks). Particularly, the speaking test tips were good and I practiced with that tips only (that too on the day before speaking test).
I have taken IELTS on 09-Sep-17 in Hyderabad, India and I supposed to get my result on 22-Sep-17. But to my shock, my result was withheld. I was really worried because I was running short of time and I was given a deadline for joining the university. The worst part is that we don’t even know when the result will come. The customer care (toll free) guys are hopeless. The test center guys can’t help in that. Finally I decided to wait for one more week (till 29th) and if I don’t receive by that time, I will register for PTE which gives result very fast (1-5 days). I even started preparing for PTE. To my surprise, I got the results on 28-Sep-17 (Thursday) and I could only able to see it in http://www.results.ieltsessentials.com (result was NOT showing in http://www.ieltsidpindia.com under candidate login portal). I have got overall 7.5 (university requirement is min. 6.5) , L8.5, R8.0, W6.5 & S7.0. Finally I received my TRF also on today (30-Sep-17). I once again thank Liz ma’am for the good guidance provided.
Well done 🙂 The waiting is very frustrating. I hope IELTS will read all these comments are start paying more attention to customer satisfaction.
Hi Liz,
I went through your comments. Am the latest to hit tat list. I am Arunkumar. I appeared for the ielts exam at Chennai on Nov 11,2017. My original test result date is Nov, 24. I got an email stating my result is being withheld. I can understand all these terms n conditions put forth by British Council but yet I jus wonder Whether any rubbish things will happen even in IELTS examinations. I appeared for this exam third this year and I have never ever experienced such a professionalism in any of the tests that I have attended before in my life time so far. The Gud thing though is tat I have exceptionally well in my LRW test tis time, may be tis one is also the reason why my result is being withheld. Hard times🤔
Hi,
I took the ielts exam at Chennai on 11th November, 2017 as well. But unlike you I had taken it up with IDP. I was so frustrated that I didn’t receive my results on 24th November, 2017. I was so confused of what to do. And, one more thing, I didn’t get any intimation from IDP stating that my results are withheld. I called IDP India on the 24th using the toll free number and they didn’t even care to respond to my query properly. They just simply put the blame on IDP Australia. I asked them to send me a mail atleast stating the delay of my results. The worst part is, they didn’t even bother to take that seriously and they didn’t send me any mail until I forced them to do so. After multiple follow ups with them, they finally sent the mail about my results being withheld and that if I would like to, I can send them a handwritten statement to prove my performance (This is so strange!) I require the results urgently and this is not fair on their part. This is the second time I’m taking up the exam because I wasn’t satisfied with my results or rather they were insufficient for my immigration goals. It was very evident with the previous scores that I wasn’t awarded the right scores and I didn’t apply for re-evaluation only because that would take time. Instead, I took up the exam again and this is what I get for that.
I am really devastated and don’t know what to do. I’ve read so many posts regarding the same and all of them collectively imply that there would be a delay of nearly 3 months which is something I can’t afford to take at this point.
It’s already hard on me that I haven’t received my results and to top all of this, IDP call center are very harsh and heartless to my concerns. They are least concerned about the candidates’ lives and they are just making me feel miserable each day.
I would really appreciate it, if someone here could notify me incase the results withheld (11th November Candidates) are out. Since, IDP refuses to keep me informed about anything for that matter.
And Liz, please can you do something about these delays. Would you be able to contact the head office directly and voice out our concerns. It’s really painful being in this situation and I am truly desperate of my results.
Being in this pathetic situation is something I don’t want any candidate to face. It’s highly wrong on their part and something seriously has to be done about it.
Thanks
Ur truly correct. Someone needs to inform them abt the situation of candidates and they need to react in such a way that candidate shld benefit.
Did they released your result?
No, They didnt release my results. I’ve been mailing them every week and they dont even respond to me properly.
Have you received your results?
No, they havent released my results. What about your results. Anyone out there who took up the exam on 11th November (whose results got withheld) and received the results???
I am restless and seriously its really hard to wait like this.
Not yet. Still waiting for next update on Jan 26th🤔
I took the test on 11 nov and my result is still withheld. I don’t know what type of investigation is going on that is taking so long. But it’s really frustrating and disappointing.
u appeared at Chennai? It’s been more than 2 Months now. They r not maintaining their standards. If tis goes on, they will lose their name for sure. Mine 9840735119 . Ur’s?
Hello, i sat for the IELTS exam on 12th Aug 2017 at Mumbai, India. I was supposed to get the score this afternoon but the website displayed ‘no results found’ whenever i entered my details. I called up the British Council helpdesk and they said that my result has been withheld for quality purposes and they can share my score with me on 1st September after 4pm. I also got an email about half an hour after the phone call which says:
“Dear Candidate,
We refer to your IELTS test.
As part of the quality control procedures designed to protect the integrity and security of the IELTS test, test results are routinely analyzed before they are issued to candidates.
Unfortunately it was not possible to include all the results from this Centre in the analysis for this test session. These results will be analyzed shortly.
Please note that it is specified in the declaration signed by candidates on the application form that there may be occasions when it is necessary to issue a result more than 13 days after the test.
Please accept our apologies for this delay.
Regards
IELTS Test Centre Administrator”
I am confused on what must have gone wrong? I will be missing out on my application for my desired college anyway because of the one week delay but i don’t quite understand what is this about? Can anyone help me to interpret this?
Hey! I gave the test on 25th August too and the results aren’t out yet. Did you get your results?
Sorry I meant 12th August*
I could see my score online, but not via sms. Got an overall 8. I did scree up in writing and i knew it even before i submitted the paper.
The breakup is as follows:
L 9
R 8.5
S 8
W 6.5
I did IELTS exam in march 2017. My results not yet been released it’s been 6 months
My Ielts results were released by the end of July. I took the exam on the 25th Feb.
I got my results after more than 5 months!
L9 R9 W7.5 S7
Overall 8
Well done! I hope it was worth the wait 🙂
Thanks Liz! Yeah, It is worth that but 5 months is a very long and unexpected period to wait.
Yes, it’s a really long time. I do sympathise with you.
Liz what’s I have read there are students waiting anything up to 10 months..10 months.. I mean a waiting period okay but some idea could be helpful to these people. After reading the above it seems that there is descrepancies with the examaners quality in delivery of the exam from cambridge I have also read results have been given then days later denounced. Seems to be an awful lot of people having their results withheld for far over the period stated. Infact a lot of people having results withheld unconditionally so infact losing the money they have paid without much assistance or guidence interfering with their educational plans as they are basically asked to wait in limbo. Perhaps this department of education needs a look into on how they run this side of the process. It seems very unfair that so many people are suffering and just told to wait for an absolute random amout of time after having paid for a service a service they need as it is Cambridge they need the certificates from. What happens with the money taken from students that will in the end not recieve their grade at all. Well I am very surprised to say the least.
Im facing same issue!.. Did they asked you a handwritten statement???? .. I have been waiting for two months!!!
Yes.
I sent a signed handwritten statement to justify my performance..
Hi Mohammed, i have the similar case here. May i get your email or Facebook accaount to ask you some more about what to do on this situation?
Thanks Before,
Sanyu
Indonesia
my result is not pulling up on web site. Tried everything. Frustrating 🙁
I’ve got my 13th may withheld results a few days back and I’m more than happy!! L 8.5, R 9, S & W 7.5. I don’t know why someone’s results get withheld & somenone’s don’t. But as far as I’m concerned, this was the second time I faced this turbulence but both the times I got good scores Masha Allah. So I’ll just say have patience & if you’ve done nothing wrong, your results will be published. Thanks Liz for all the valuable videos😊
Well done – great score 🙂
Untill now I didn’t receive anything from IELTS jeddah about my results they said no updates from cambrga
Don’t worry.. In Shaa Allah you’ll get it soon brother☺
Me too, I gave my test in Jeddah on 13 May. They are in holiday these days. Don’t expect any email from them untill the next week
Today i visted them in there office but no one there (jeddah BC), i hope next week give us our result .
My 25th March results still didn’t appear!!!
Also Jeddah branch !
Any updates guys?
Brother
It Wil not announce and Wil be permanently held..
Better to register for new test.
Don’t waste your time.
Dear have you received 13th may 2017 result??
How long did you wait for the results?
1st time it was only around 10days but second time it was more than a month
I was waiting fro my result for a long time period. Finally, I received an e-mail. It says The result will not be released and a Test Report Form will not be issued. I’m really frustrated hear this outcome notification. I gave my exam on 13 May 2017 in front of 3 invigilators. They have suspected me as I’ve done some kind of malpractice. This is really unfair and not a professional decision. So, please give me the advice for this matter. I’m really helpless this time as no one give me a better solution. Moreover, my exam center says if you get difference band score between two tests it would be happened. So, How I get to know about my result to practice my poor side of English. Hope your kind attention for this. Thanks….
I understand you perfectly! I have my result from 13th of May held until 2 weeks ago. It finally came out but I did not get the straight 7 that I was expecting. I had grades high as 8.5 and a overall 7.5, so I decided to forget IELTS after this and move on to PTE Academic. It is a new challenge, but at least I was corrected by a software and the result came out in 24 hours. Good luck next time!
I too gave my test on 13 may and still waiting for my results or an update e-mail,I really feel sorry for hearing that your results are permanently withheld.
The waiting is frustrating and weonly want to know what kind of investigation they do and by whom it’s being done.
My local test center is closed for a holoday. If anyone has got his results in the past couple days please let me know.
When did you gave your test
Hey brother, the same has happened with me! Test date was on 13th May 2017. And yesterday i recieved a mail saying i’ve malpractised during the exam.
How did they know that you have malpracticed or maybe they have cameras in the exam hall and if which you’re not aware of.
Finally got my results.
S- 7
L- 8.5
R- 8.5
W- 6.5
Overall- 7.5
Long waited and I was expecting overall 8, but happy with this.
Thanks Liz and I wish everyone will get their results asap.
I’m glad for you 🙂 Well done 🙂
Well done Amanda.
I am still waiting for my test results for 6th of May that I have done at Deakin University Melbourne. I contacted test centre and they are unable to assist. It’s very frustrating. I don’t know what to do other than waiting 😔
Finally received an email saying my results from 13thay 2017 have been released. Checked online continuously and not on there. Looks like I will have to wait for a hard copy to be posted. So still waiting on results even though they have been released. Hopefully know very soon.
Just recd sms from UOWD-Dubai for result of 13/05/17 test (IDP)…
L:7.5
R:9
W:6.5
S:7
O.S.: 7.5
Thank you liz for all the reference material posted on your website,it was a great help and all the best to rest of the candidates awaiting their results.
Well done 🙂
hi …you gave exam through BC or idp?? because I don’t have any update on with held results….mine was idp India…hope to get a good news soon
I did in srilanka. Still no update
You are lucky.
No results or update in Oman until now
What happened?
No results or update until now!!!
Just got my results oman bc , u need guys ro call and collect the results from the center .. no online results avilable
Certificate arrived today. Reading 9, listening 9, writing 8.5, speaking 9.
Very happy” British Council all is forgiven !!!
Made me work for it.
Good luck to all of you that are still left hanging, hope you get a good result.
Brilliant, Dave!!! Well done 🙂 Think of sharing your results on the main results main: https://ieltsliz.com/post-your-ielts-test-results/
Hey! I got mine on 15th itself. Had got an sms at 4pm that my results will be available online at 5pm and the TRF should reach me within 15days.. I checked at 5pm online and voila they were there. Got an overall band of 7.5. Was expecting a score of 8 but nevertheless, i am happy. Than you for the tips, specially in reading liz, they really helped me a lot!
Well done – band 7.5 is still great 🙂
Have anyone of you from bangladesh received 13th may withheld result or any news about it 🙁
Still no updates in Saudi Arabia
Still no update for results
Date: 13 may
Location: IDP Saudi Arabia
Received on hold email and still waiting. Anyone got results or received a new update?
Hi any news yet from bc Saudi Arabia on the May 13 results. Still expecting mine. It’s June 15th already according to the last email i received.
No update from BC Saudi Arabia and the results of 13th May exam are still withheld. Im expecting apologizing email as usual as they are very good in that. Actually, i can not understand why is that delay? Its more than one month and we are still waiting for our results, what are theses type of investigations that take this long period? It is just an exam, or may be they sharing the CIA or the FBI in IELTS scrutiny!!!!!!!!! I hope to receive my results as soon as possible as they said before in their emails.
same here, me also appeared in saudi arabia on 13 may and waiting
Any news?
Nope..nothing at all..pissed off totally😢
Please has anyone that wrote IEKTS on 25th May be able to check his or her result.mine is displaying no result found and I didn’t get any mail or sms from my test provider centre notifying me of a delay. Please what should I do, I’m worried
Join the club! I am still awaiting my result from the 13th May batch. The only thing that will get you through this ordeal is patience!
Looking forward to an update on 15th June, hopefully a pleasant one.
did you get update. i still didnt get update
No update yet. Didnt even get an email. Waiting and waiting…. I have lost my patience.
Any updates??
NO UPDATE FROM MANCHESTER
Any news??
Just received my Academic IELTS results for the 13 th of May test in Alexandria
,Egypt
Listening:8.0
Reading: 8.0
Writing: 7.0
Speaking: 7.0
________________________________________
Overall: 7.5
Thanks Liz for your videos…they helped me a lot improving my writing skills
A strong score – well done 🙂
NO Updates So far from BC Oman, no information from their side.
it took too long !!! anyone from BC Muscat have the same situation
Hi, was your test UKVI or normal IELTS? I am also awaiting results from 13th May test in Alexandria, Egypt.
Are IELTS ukvi results shown online in India?
Hi guys,
just want to let you know that I receive an email from BC saying that my results from 13th May are released. I took the exam in London. You can check them online. Good luck.
Lucky you. Hope you get your desired score so they can’t put you through this again. Still waiting for mine, taken in London on 13th may.
Finally, I have received the long awaited results I took on 13th May 2017 in Glasgow. Waiting for more than 3 weeks was horrible.
Overall Band 7.0
Listening 7.0
Reading 7.5
Writing 7.0
Speaking 7.0
Narrow escape in all. But I really appreciate the results. Now I can have a good night sleep 😄
Well done !! 🙂
Dear Ms. Liz
I did my test April 8 , and my result on hold , I am not sure if any one else has her/his result hold till now. I contacted my center several time and they do not have any info
What should I do?
Same here,but my exam was on 25th of March !!!
It’s more than 3 months !!!
BC Jeddah
hi did you recieve your results? i have been waiting from 21 april it as withheld. not sure hat should i do
I just got my results and it’s less than I expected.
L: 7
R: 7
S: 6.5
W: 5.5
Thats great! I got an email from them saying we will get back to you by 16 th June, 2017. It’s really frustrating but not in our hands! All we can do is wait!
I got email from them too, it said to wait for an update on 15th of june but today they sent me sms of my result and I got it. I took the test on BC Doha.
It still shows no results found. Although people from other cities in India are getting their results, why are they not releasing for everyone! Not at all expected from such an institute!
They’ve started releasing the results it seems. I got mine today here in Pakistan, online.
Did you gave yout test on the 13th may?
Did you give UKVI or regular IELTS?
Finally, I got my 13 may test result today. Tehran, Iran. IDP . I haven’t received any email and sms. I just checked my profile online via ieltsessential.com
Was it as good as you expected? If you don’t mind me saying
Overall 7.5
L 7.5
R 7.5
W 7
S 7
Pakistan 13th may.
All i did was just watch ieltsliz videos. 😀
Well done 🙂
I did the same thing, just saw the pattern of each format and got the same overall of 7.5.
Has anyone from London received their results yet ?
I called and spoke to someone today at British Council who informed me that they had started to release results but mainly abroad.
I just got my results.it’s a lot lower than what i expected in skills that I knew I did best!
Is it just bc that’s releasing results?did anyone from idp get their results?
its only BC I think.. I gave exam
through Idp India and still result on hold
Next update
Unfortunately we cannot guarantee a date for the release of results. Please rest assured that we are working as quickly as possible to complete the analysis.
We will provide you with an update on progress of the analysis on or before Thursday 15 June.
If you have questions please contact us at results.ielts@idp.com.
I got this today, but most people were in our centre have already got their results. This is horrible. These people are playing with our future, its almost one month. May be they are doing this to make us to do the test again, then they can earn extra dollars.
Im really disappointed
Finally got my result!!!
Listening- 8.5
Reading- 8
Writing- 7
Speaking- 7.5
Well done 🙂
Just recieved my result report now from BC Saudi Arabia 13 May exam
It is not avaliable online
Yiu should contact them and ask for u result better than refreash the website evey 5 mins
What are your scores? Are they the same as you predicted?
I just got this email:
Dear Candidate,
We are writing to provide you an update regarding your IELTS result for the 13 May test.
As you are aware, your result is currently being analysed by the IELTS Test Partners. We appreciate that this may seem like a lengthy process to you; however, the IELTS Partners have a responsibility to all test takers, to organisations which accept IELTS scores, and to regulatory bodies, to ensure the highest confidence in the accuracy and integrity of test results. The decision on your result is taken by the IELTS Test Partners, and does not rest with the local test centre.
We should now be able to provide you further information on your result by Thursday, 15 June. We will keep you informed of any change to this timeline.
We apologise for any inconvenience the delay in issuing your results is causing you. We know how important it is for you to have your result as soon as possible and we are making every effort to provide a decision on your result at the earliest.
I got similar mail from IDP today, simply they have mentioned we will provide u with an update next week on or before 15th june. Thank you for your patience.
i really don’t understand how easily these people are writing such sentences without realizing the amount of time we have invested…a week or two for delay is acceptable, next week it will be one month…we can’t even proceed with our applications further without this result, and after that too,god forbids this happens,but in case you don’t score as per the requirement of your application or the minimum threshold set by the respective migration authorities, then again a month gone or may be more..
Totally disgruntled……
Agree with you. May be they dont know that we have already lost our patience. This is horrible
finally got the result of 13th may.
BC VADODARA, INDIA
listening 8.5
reading 9
speaking 7
writing 7
Well done 🙂
Hi … Did u get ur results online?
yes, i checked on website and it was there.
I gave my BC IELTS academic exam on 24 june,2017 but my result still not declared online?
Has anyone face same problem as mine?
BC IELTS,Rajkot,India
finally got my result of 13th may.
get score what i expected..
BC vadodara, GT India.
Score : listning 8.5, reading 9, writing 7, speaking 8
Very well done 🙂
Got this emial now
“Dear Candidate.
We are writing to provide you an update regarding your IELTS result for the 13 May test.
As you are aware, your result is currently being analysed by the IELTS Test Partners. We appreciate that this may seem like a lengthy process to you; however, the IELTS Partners have a responsibility to all test takers, to organisations which accept IELTS scores, and to regulatory bodies, to ensure the highest confidence in the accuracy and integrity of test results. The decision on your result is taken by the IELTS Test Partners, and does not rest with the local test centre.
We should now be able to provide you further information on your result by Thursday, 15 June. We will keep you informed of any change to this timeline.
We apologise for any inconvenience the delay in issuing your results is causing you. We know how important it is for you to have your result as soon as possible and we are making every effort to provide a decision on your result at the earliest.
Regards
IELTS Investigation team”
This is frustrated really, I need my results before 14th of June for pre-sessional course and they just sent me this email. It’s really crazy!
They are playing with our future right now. I honestly consider taking the exam again next week because I cannot wait until next week and even sure that I will receive my score.
Same from Manchester language center, what shall we do? I also need this results asap, cant wait longer
Its really frustrating because some of the people who took the exam at the same day with me they got their results. I don’t want to waste more money as I’ve already paid about 3000 QR just for the Ielts exams and this is my 3rd attempt. I hope they at least release the results on Thursday because I can’t take the test again and it will take a long time to be released.
Which country?
Idp or BC?
Its from Doha British Council
Did anybody from 188 Tottenham court in London receive results or email with further information? I am still waiting for any update, although didn’t receive nothing at the moment .
I just received the same email. This is so frustrating and unfair. I can’t believe it. Surely there must be somebody we can appeal to! This is messing with people’s future. You don’t take the IELTS test for fun, not mentioning the money paid in advance for it! We all got deadlines, they should respect this and in cases like this they should sent the results within a couple of weeks!!!
Hi All,
I got no email confirmation but I’ve just checked the results online and they’re up!!!
Worth checking for anyone who was expecting their results on Monday 5th June.
Very happy with mine 🙂
Any results from Greenford centre may13th??
I have been waiting and they just sent me another email today, the exact same email that promised an update on the 5th but instead they replaced only that part with the 15th. This is getting ridiculous.
Just an email saying they will update on the 15th, it’s a joke at this point.
Has anyone from Pakistan got their delayed ielts results or any update regarding their ielts result ?
Still waiting for results. British Council told they would provide an update on June 5th but there isn’t any news from them yet.
I’m from Karachi Pakistan, did you guys get any updates? I didn’t receive any.
I got a mail on 2nd June stating that they’d update about the result on June 5th, but they didn’t. Called them several times, all they is that they don’t know how long it’d take.
Anybody from muscat got there result (13/05/2017)?
No updates so far and no emails and no dates
I got my result just now in Alex Egypt
You got ur result online or through mail? BC or idp?
Not yet. I called idp Muscat this afternoon and they said they have no updates yet.
Even i called idp dubai again today, they don’t have any information as of now, instead asked to call UOWD test center,when i called UOWD they asked to call idp or wait till i get reply from melbourne australia.
Anyone received updated news for 13, May test?
Still Waiting
Anyone recieved results from greenford may13th Test?Just did another one on 3rd June same centre.😅😀😁
Still waiting 😕
No one received anything yet .We shouldn’t do another exam but we should ask for our rights ; we paid money and spent much time studying and training and did our job well . Now it’s their turn , we aren’t playing … we lost business based on this result because of their delaying , Asssssssssssssssssk for your rights .
It seems like it’s worldwide test centres. I just called about update as I received and email stating update on Monday 5th June. No update as of yet and result of phonecard was “very sorry but no update yet” so pointless email saying update on 5th June!!!
Ielts Messing with people’s lives!
Just saw my results from 13 May test: L8, R8, W7.5 and S8. But no email from IDP, I just tried checking online and found my results updated, earlier it was showing no candidate found.
Hi
Which website u checked? i appeared for test in UOWD dubai but in their website it’s showing no result found.
Congrats!
That’s great, good results . many congrats dear. When did you check your result please?
And which date they gave you for results in email
Received an email, saying same as previous email of update by 5th June… new email stating update by 15th June. Not saying that results will be 15th June just update by 15th June. No explanation as to why it is taking so long… can’t speak to anyone, a bit like trying to see the wizard of Oz.
Has anyone`whose withheld results of 13th May, 2017 test received his or her results by now?
Also how can I report or complain an incident that I now feel is associated with my test score being investigated. I have no trust with our local test center in this case.
Pls advise.
Got to know that IDP has started posting results and some have already received. They will send on or before 8th
i called ipd dubai office today they didn’t specify any particular date of result for 13/05/17 exams,simply asked to wait. R u sure they have started posting results as according to dubai ipd office we will be get update on the progress of the test but not results by 8th june.
Hi All !
Got an email today !
As per the latest information received by Cambridge English the process for the validation of results started today and will completed by the close of business hours today according to the UK timeline. We hope to release these results as soon as we receive the confirmation from the University of Cambridge.
This means that all the local test centres have results ready. Once they are validated by Cambridge , they ll post it. It’s done globally . For colombo , hopefully it will be tomorrow morning as per UK time .
Hi Depp,
Thanks for information. Finger crossed and waiting.
Hi All,
My results for May 13th Exams was released today and it was good.
L:8 R: 8.5 W: 7 S:8.5
Liz,
Just to let you know my wife’s result came out well too. we were really panicking because she wrote her Writing Task 2 answers on Task 1 answer sheet
Her Result : L: 8: R:8.5 W:7 S:8
Cheers!
Well done to you both 🙂 Great scores 🙂
Yesterday I received an email from BC stating they’ll inform me today about my 13th May withheld result. Today I contacted them &they’re saying no news!! Why are they playing with our time&future? What have we done?
I still wating too ,it is international problem because I have a friend from Saudi Arabia Middle East and England all they have same problem
Hi com Qatar,
On 13th May BC exam from Doha ,does anyone got updates on result ? As I have been informed in last email from ilets investigation team that will get update on 5th June but there is no news as of today.
I got this email:
Dear Candidate,
We are writing to provide you an update regarding your IELTS result for the 13 May 2017 test.
As you are aware, your result is currently being analysed by the IELTS Test Partners. We appreciate that this may seem like a lengthy process to you; however, the IELTS Partners have a responsibility to all test takers, to organisations which accept IELTS scores, and to regulatory bodies, to ensure the highest confidence in the accuracy and integrity of test results. The decision on your result is taken by the IELTS Test Partners, and does not rest with the local test centre.
We should now be able to provide you further information on your result by Monday, 5 June. We will keep you informed of any change to this timeline.
We apologise for any inconvenience the delay in issuing your results is causing you. We know how important it is for you to have your result as soon as possible and we are making every effort to provide a decision on your result at the earliest.
Any questions or queries relating to withheld result can be forwarded to BC Centre : KSAINFO@SA.BRITISHCOUNCIL.ORG
Yours sincerely
IELTS Investigations Team
Yes they uploaded today and I am too much disappointed with my result as it’s not upto my expectations:(
How much you scored?
Yes I also got my result today through SMS from British council Doha .The result is really disappointing which is way below my expectation 🙁 .I feel they have decreased my score in Listening and Reading sections in order to match with other two sections because I am sure I did very well in above two sections . My scores are L:6.5,R:6,W:6,S: 7
I donot know as my mind is not accepting above score after working so hard 😓
13 May test , anyone got any updates, BC muscat . the only thing i received is the email.
When did you receive the email and what did they say in their email?
Only one email on 28th may … no further updates! Any indications for this ?!
we are also waiting for 13th may results from british counsil..when we spoke to them they said many people results are withheld.
7th june after 4pm they will announce itseems
I called British Council office in Khobar, Saudi Arabia and they told that we are not aware of the exact date of result announcement. The day we get information, we will convey to the candidates. So I believe, patience is the only option all we have now.
How do you know this 😦
I called ielts idp dubai today, same thing they said,asked to wait till 8th june for another update but didn’t gve any specific date of result.
Does everyone took the test in Cardiff on 20th May? I haven’t receive my test yet and not being able to check them online. Does anyone has the same issue?
Hi All,
Anyone got any recent update from IDP regarding 13th May exam?
This is annoying, cant wait anymore. Please let me know if you get any update. I did my exam at IDP Colombo.
Finger crossed n praying…
Got an email to wait until 8th June for an update. Did u get the same email?
Hi,
Yes I also got the same email. But in the evening got to know that the IDP is going to post the result sheets from friday evening.
That means are they going to courier the results without displaying it online first. Did you get that information from a reliable source?
Hi
i got only one mail yesterday that too wrongly addressed on someone else’s name informing that next update will be on or before 8th june but not specified whether when results will be declared,are you sure from friday evening idp will start posting results, as i also appeared for test (General Stream) on 13/05/17 in UOWD dubai.
I did exam in Colombo, SriLanka. Yes my institute informed me that IDP has started posting results as they still cant update it on the site.
I got a mail today. The new update is that they will update on june 8th😀.
Yes got an email informing that the next update will be given on or before 8th June. This time the mail is from IELTS Central Operations Australia not from IDP Sri Lanka.
Yes, even I got a mail from Australia
I got an email from them yesterday that they will give me an update on june 8th! It’s so frustrating
I have also received an email today from the British council, informing that more updates related to my results will be sent on Monday, 5 June.
Actually, its a funny email, instead of telling me the exact date of publishing my results, they will be sending another email on Monday to provide me with further information.
I am entering another IELTS exam tomorrow, and I guess I will be receiving its results before that of the exam I entered on May 13th.
I received the same email as previous people. 1st” your 13th may exam is being investigated. 2″ received yesterday saying email updates will be sent on Monday.
I received the same email, but I called them and they told me the results will be released before 14th of June. Let’s hope they release the results this week!
Who did you call?Do you mean IDP in Australia?
no dear, it’s BC in Qatar
Please update if someone received results or any update of 13 may exam after receiving investigation or on hold email
Hi All ,
Got an update just now.
We should now be able to provide you further information on your result by Monday, 5 June. We will keep you informed of any change to this timeline.
Regards,
British council
Same here
BC SAUDI ARABIA
Same here from BC Saudi Arabia
hi Depp,
where did u take your exam?
Here’s what i received today regarding May 13th exam taken in Dubai..
Next update
At this time we cannot give you a definite date for the release of results as the analysis undertaken is an extensive process. The release of results will not be delayed for any longer than necessary but appropriate measures must be taken to protect the integrity of all IELTS results.
We will provide you with an update on progress of the analysis on or before Thursday 8 June.
Hi
i got only one mail yesterday that too wrongly addressed on someone else’s name informing that next update will be on or before 8th june but not specified whether when results will be declared,are you sure from friday evening idp will start posting results, as i also appeared for test (General Stream) on 13/05/17 in UOWD dubai.
Hi dear,
Did you get any further updates..
Have you received any new updates? Today is 5th
Hi all
I sat IELTS exam on May 13. I received an email on May 26 that my results won’t be released that day and I will get an update on Jun 2. Today, again I received another email that the IDP can’t give the definite date for the release of results and I will get an update on Jun 8. Anyone else with the same experience?
HI,
I also did the exam with IDP, got an email on 26th saying that they will give an update on 2nd, No any other update recieved yet. Waiting for their email. Finger crossed.
I have the same problem here, in Tehran, Iran. I also received another email on 1st June that the next update for your status will be on 8th June
Same here
Hey,
Where did you take your test?
I sat the exam in Tehran. Do you have the same experience?
I did my test of the 13th of May in UAE, Abu Dhabi, with IDP and I did not even receive that email saying my results are withheld. Instead, when I called the IDP IELTS, they told me that my results are being validating and you shall be notified with something (They won’t say what it is), by next week (after 2nd of June).
Please comment if the same happened with you, and what do you think this means?
I have also received the dreaded email from the IELTS investigation team for the test taken on 13th MAY in the UK. I spent bit of time looking through the comments and it appears that lots of people get these emails on regular basis. I have few questions for all the people and Liz.
1) Has anyone checked with their test centre to find out if all the students results are withheld from 13th May?.. I tried ringing but college is closed for half term this week.
2) Is it worth responding by giving a statement to support your performance on the test day?.. Or is it waste of time as everyone seems to be getting the same email.
3) Is it safe to assume that you have achieved 7/8/9 band and they want to recheck or want you to explain how you scored so high?
4) Out of all people who received this in previous months, was anyone’s score less than 6?
Just trying to make sense and gather thoughts, this waiting game is so stressful. I need to know my results urgently.
Hi,I took the test on 13th/May at the Lewisham Southwark College(waterloo) and my result is also withheld.I called the college today and they said that they were waiting the results too. British council randamly pick the date to invetstigate and that was the 13th/May unluckily…The college was not allowed to tell me the exact number of results were withheld but it’s great number they said. By the way,where I took the test,the candidates were around 50 people.
I haven’t been asked to write report so I wouldn’t.
That was my very first time have taken IELTS test for immigration purpose. It’s quite urgent as well. Hopefully this is not the reason why my result is delayed. I only need score 5 for GT.
One more thing the college told me they might get results by today otherwise end of this week. Finger crossed!
UPDATE “We should now be able to provide you further information on your result by Monday, 5 June. We will keep you informed of any change to this timeline. ”
I think most of the UK test takers from May 13th got the same email. I need band 7 in GT for immigration purposes, I hope I get it!.. Not keen on the idea of going back to take another test.
Hi Tommy, I did the IELTS at Le So Co (Lewisham centre) on 13th May, my results are under investigation too and I need it by the8th June as my Uni offers expire that day. Can you please give me the telephone number you called? Thank you very much
Hi Elena i took the exam the same day in the same place. Did you get any update from the college?
Hi, I took the academic test on 13th May as well, my results have been withheld too. I haven’t received any update by email, I’m started to be worried as is need the results before 19th June. Does anyone else have not received them??
Got my results at last! Very pleased with it 😀
L8
R7.5
W7
S8
O7.5
Hope you all get yours shortly!
Nope 🙁 no news yet. Let me know if you hear from them, I am trying to get hold of somebody but no luck so far.
I had an email saying I should expect an update today and I haven’t received anything either. Glad to know I’m not the only one…
I did the test in Birmingham on 13th May
Hi Elena,
I hope you got an email from college this morning! I’ve got results finally:) otherwise I give you the phone number!
Hi Tommy, I am sure I replied to your message, but it doesn’t show here.. how odd!
Anyway, happy for you. I only received an email informing me I need to wait for an update on 15th June.. 🙁 I am so disappointed!! Can you please pass me the number? Ta!
I took mine at Regents University London. When I called the office it was insinuated that others were also under investigation.
Hopefully just their annual quality assurance. Be interesting to see if this happened this time last year too.
Got my results 13th May Test UK… Happy days!
Listening 7.5
Reading 6.5
Writing 7.0
Speaking 9.0
Well done 🙂
Congrats! I took the exam at Eurocentres but I did receive an email today saying that next information is going to be in a week but they did not mention that I will receive my results and I really do not know what to do
Has anyone got their 13th May ielts results withheld from Lahore , Pakistan ?
Hi Liz,
I took my exam on 13th May 2017 with IDP Kuwait and was waiting for my results on 26th May, unfortunately, I received a mail of results being withheld like many others with a paragraph about writing a statement to support my test performance.
“Should you wish to offer any information that may support your test performance on 13th May 2017, please send a scanned handwritten statement to us at verification.ielts@idp.com within 14 days of the date of this letter. A template has been provided with this letter for you to use. Your statement must be written in English in your own handwriting and signed by you “.
On the next day, I received another mail telling that IELTS Kuwait will provide an update on 2nd June 2017.
My question is should I go ahead and write the statement now I know that I will get an update on 2nd June? Moreover, what should I write in my support of test performance?
I have not done anything wrong. Will this letter be helpful?
Awaiting a response.
Thanks,
I had the same email for my test on 13th May at Burton college in England. It looks like lots of people had the same email so not sure if it’s worth writing the statement to support the test performance as stated in the email. It’s heart breaking… Any updates anyone????
Did you get any update from IDP?
Any update on 13 may results ? Especially from Westminster university test centre?
Thanks
Hi Lola,
No update, i took my test on 13th @ Westminster and have heard nothing back.
Please drop a note here if you get an update and i’ll do the same.
Thanks
Hey,
Just wondering if you got any updates?
I emailed Westminster and they just apologised and could not offer a date of when I can expect results unlike some other students on this thread.
Hi,
I wrote to BC on Facebook and they told me that by the end of the day I would receive an email from the test centre, but I haven’t received nothing yet..
Hi,
I have just received this email:
We are writing to provide you an update regarding your IELTS result for the 13 May test.
As you are aware, your result is currently being analysed by the IELTS Test Partners. We appreciate that this may seem like a lengthy process to you; however, the IELTS Partners have a responsibility to all test takers, to organisations which accept IELTS scores, and to regulatory bodies, to ensure the highest confidence in the accuracy and integrity of test results. The decision on your result is taken by the IELTS Test Partners, and does not rest with the local test centre.
We should now be able to provide you further information on your result by Thursday, 15 June. We will keep you informed of any change to this timeline.
We apologise for any inconvenience the delay in issuing your results is causing you. We know how important it is for you to have your result as soon as possible and we are making every effort to provide a decision on your result at the earliest.
Same here i recieved an email that my result withheld for 13 may
Hi Liz,
I had my test on May 13th in Cairo, Egypt and I have also received the quality email like many others. However, there was an incident that I was thinking about sending, but I am not sure that sending such an incident would do me any good.
The incident was as follows:
While I was writing Task 2, the exam instructor announced that there was 10 minutes only remaining to the end of the test. As a result, I panicked and got more nervous, because I was even half way through my essay. Surprisingly, after 10 minutes she repeated the same announcement giving us 10 minutes more. At that time, I realized that she had made a mistake the first time saying 10 minutes instead of 20 minutes.
I was really angry, but there was nothing I could do at that time.
Now, while there is a chance of sending such information, will it be useful to me?
Thanks a lot for your support.
Thanks for sharing your experience. There should be a clock on the wall for students to be able to manage their time. All centers should guarantee a clock on the wall. So, I hope students will all check this before they choose their test center.
As my ielts result is on hold, i got an email mentioning, ” the verification will take 3-4 weeks in minimum…”. Does that mean i will get my result in 3 or 4 weeks??
Hi All ,
We had some technical difficulties with the headphones on IELTS listening module. So we were asked to do Reading and Writing first. Listening was conducted later.
Since the standard order of the exam is listening reading and writing , this might be reported as test centre malpractice. Because of this irregular conduct , candidates result were withheld.
Exam date : 13th May 2017 location : colombo
It takes about 2 weeks to 12 weeks for withheld results to be published
We just have to wait for now .
If this is the case then the Colombo result shall be withheld. Why the candidates from whole world are being disturbed? This is so not fair.
Results still pending!! Gave my GT exam on May 13th at Muscat.
I received a message from IDP that your results has not yet been released from Cambridge. Anyone from Muscat??
Same case here in Saudi Arabia, today received email further updates will be provided on 2nd june.
Same situation here in Doha as well for the May 13 test. Waiting for result..
I also received e-mail from the university about the delay of results of test held on 13/05/17 in dubai, next they are going to update on 2nd june.
Same Case here in India. I received a message from British Council that my results are withheld for quality control. Gave GT exam on May 13th at Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India. Anyone from India?
I am.. I appeared on the same day at Mumbai center. both my husband and my results are withheld. Sounds like a large number of results are on hold.
yes same here, i received email, mentioning that updates of my result will be on 7 th june by 4 pm, surat centre, british council.
I am experinecing the same issue. Received the email that the result has been withheld.
This is really frustrating. Gave test through IDP in Delhi.
Same problem with me, received message that the result has been withheld, further information about result will be on 7th june by 4pm.
few others also have same problem here who appeared for GT.
Appeared at Vadodara, Gujarat,India on 13th may GT british counsil.
Hi, i took my ielts in muscat on 13 th may academic. I too got the mail that my result is withheald. Muscat idp center dont kow any thing about the reason of withheald. So i contacted idp and they inform that they will give an update on june 2 nd.
Hello Liz, I gave the given the exam on 13/05/2017. My result is not showing online on Ielts result section. I didn’t appeared for the speaking section. My question is, will I get the result or not for the reading, writing and listening section. As, I didn’t appear for speaking exam because the course which I want to take, there combination of two Ielts test result is acceptable. Therefore, IDP will post the result for the other three sections or not.
Apology for the gave the given, I was about to write, I have given the.
Hi
My husband and I took the exam on 13th May in Tehran and we both received the same email. It is mentioned that further information will be provided on 2nd June.
Mee too. From karachi pakistan
same here frm Karachi 🙁
Did you receive any tentative date for getting your result?
Hi Liz,
I took the exam on 13th of May in India and I checked the result online in BC ielts result section, but is showing no result found, even I didn’t get any email or SMS regarding the withhold. Yesterday I called to BC support center as they said, result is withheld and will get next update on 7th of June. I would like to know what I should do now.
Thanks,
Rajbir Singh
Hello,
Same case from me. I did not received any mail or msg. and they says, we will come back on 7th june 2017, It is very late, they may be release result 3 or 4 days after re-checking it.
Hi. The same. I took ielts in Sheffield university, U.K of British council. I received email:Dear Candidate,
Notification of Investigation of IELTS Test Result
We refer to your IELTS test of 13/05/2017.
Strict quality control procedures are in place to protect the integrity and security of the IELTS test. As part of these procedures, test results are routinely analysed by the IELTS Test Partners before they are issued to candidates.
As a result of these procedures, your test scores for the 13/05/2017 have come under scrutiny and are being investigated. Your results are being withheld while this investigation is being conducted. Please note that all investigations are conducted without prejudice by the IELTS Test Partners.
We did the test at the same venue and on the same day. The wait is so annoying and disgusting!!!!
I took my test at greenford may13th same email.Waited till 12pm and no results.Called yesterday and they said wait for a week.
Absolutely gutted.Cant wait to fill in EOI.😩
Did they tell why your results are withheld?
They said it’s standard checks at random.
I’m still waiting for my results from 13h May at Birmingham centre….
SAME for me. Colombo SriLanka
Hi Amanda same situation here (greenford) .I am waiting to do EOI.I waited till 12 as well.I called them and they said wait for a week.Second test this is😏.Just want results atleast then can book another one.
Hi Greg,
I did the test on 13th May, they said they will give an update on 2nd June, but not sure we can get the results on 2nd or not.
Its annoying and cant wait anymore.
Btw, whats your native language?
Same thing happened to me here in KSA. It was my 3rd attempt and I was highly expecting my desired band this time, but on Friday afternoon i received an email stating that “IELTS results of 13th May 2017 are under investigation”. It is not mentioned any where that particularly only my results are under examination and also no date is mentioned that when it will release.
After going through many IELTS forums, I learned that majority of 13th May 2017 test taker have same complaint.
Really disappointing situation and now seriously thinking of PTE.
Same here, I took the exam in Qatar and I just called and they said it’s under investigation. I didn’t even receive an email.
Even I too given test in Qatar on 13th may but received mail from Ielts stating that result is withheld
same as well I also took my exam in Qatar may 13th and i receive an email that my result is under investigation..no exact date when it will be released can you inform if you already received yours tnx..
Hi Almok,
Even my result is withheld. Did you get any update on timeline from British Council ?
Thanks,
Nidhi
I have a strong feeling that for middle east countries especially, IELTS administration held the results so that they can extract more money as 3 June will be the only option for GT candidates in the month of June. Delaying 13th May results and releasing them after 3rd June means that more takers will participate in 3rd June test, which means more money (just a thought).
Hi Javed,
It’s also same in Bangladesh…it’s my 3 times to appear in exam…unfortunately me n my husband are victims…I expected that I must get good scores …it’s totally disappointed situation …I am afraid that is it related with business policy…you know that General training is quite easier than academic training…..I strongly believe that they want to keep our scores not to submit to immigration ….we are sufferer in huge number…
Same for me I gave exam on 13th may in KSA and I don’t know why the result are withheld . Please update me when u get result.Thnx
Hi
Same with me I gave the exam on 13 may 2017 from kuwait idp and no result till now they told to wait till 2 june 2017 for update
Hi, I took the exam on 13 th may 2017 ( idp). Today I search online for my result its showed “not found”.why is that?. Friday is holiday here so I cannot contact idp also.
Hello ,
Did anyone take the Ielts general test (IDP) in Bangalore on 13th May 2017 . I got an email which said my results are withheld . Extremely frustrating !
Is anyone out there with the same status ?
Hello, everyone.
I took the exam(academic) on 13th May in London and I had to receive my results today. However, I received an email from the exam centre saying that my results are withheld and are being investigated. Is there anyone who also received the same email in London?
I am having the same issue. I took the exam on 13/05/17 in Glasgow.
Do you have to complete a student statement?
Hi Guys
I appeared on 6th May for academic at deakin university, Melbourne and on 18th received email regarding withheld of my results. I try to contact contact centre and she was unable to help so I replayed email stating that if I would know matter of investigations then I would be happy to help further. It’s 27th and still havn’t heard anything from there end. I am still waiting guys, fingers crossed.
Hi Gabby,
yes I received yesterday night the same e-mail but this morning I was able to see my results ( S 6.5, W 7, R 8.5, L 8). Despite that one hour ago i checked them again and they disappeared.
By the way I took the test in London at Westminster University.
Have you replied to the email?
At least you got to see your result. I was trying the whole but wasn’t able to see them.
I took it at Eurocentres. I haven’t replied to the email yet, but I am planning to do until tomorrow. How about you? Did you answer it?
Hello Gabby,
I gave my exam in London and got the same email today. It’s heart breaking to see this email as I did well in the exam and was hopeful of fulfilling the criteria. I can see that they withhold many results. Not sure why?
Yes. That caused me a lot of stress. I took my exam at Eurocentres. How about you?
Hey,
Did you take your test at Westminster University?
No, at Eurocentres
Hey,
Did you anyone take their test on 13th May at Westminster University, London?
Hey,
I did my exam on the 13th May and I got the same email everyone got 🙁
Same here. You appeared in Karachi ?
No, but I can see now that there many students from the Westminster. I took it at Eurocentres. I have to complete a statement. How about you?
Yeah I had to fill out a form but I have nothing to write in the statement since I did nothing wrong. It’s ridiculous
Yes I did
Yes i did. It is really annoying! it seems they withhold lots of results from Westminster university….. Really want to know the reasons….
I took ilets exam on 13 May 2017 in jeddah_Ksa and now got an email stated that my test results are withheld and under investigation. Is any body have any idea about this, why this happen. Still I cab’t understand the reason. I have already sent an email to British council ksa but due to weekend still no reply received.
I also got the same email but they don’t mention the reasons.
Same for me … my exam was on 13th may in jeddah ksa and now withheld .. please update me when u get the results…
same here in egypt i received same email stating my results are under investigation and no reason i emailed the british council here and still no response
Hi Gabby, same happen to me I did the test on the 13th of May in London and I’m in the same situation. It is really annoying as I couldn’t sleep in the whole night just thinking about the results and up from early morning.
Yes. I understand you. It is really stressful because we don’t the reason. Could I ask you about the exact location of the test centre in London?
Hi. We are probably on the same page. I too gave exam on 13th may,2017, but I received a message instead of an email, saying same info of “scrutinizing for quality” and next update by 7th June. Crossing my hand for no further delays.
I hope that your results would be able on 7th June. Unfortunately, I didn’t receive any dates. I just need to complete a statement.
Hi all,
Even I wrote IELTS on May 13th and got the same email stating “scrutinizing for quality”. I wrote my test in Qatar and was wondering if anyone who wrote in Qatar the same day got any similar message ?
Thanks,
Hi Nidhi,
I got the same email and I wrote the exam in Doha, Qatar as well on 13-May-2017. Did you get in touch with the IELTS centre in Al Saad. Not sure if that would help!
Hi Rohit,
Yes, I did but they seem to be clueless about the reason. I am getting a standard answer that it’s a random quality check process. I am still not sure about the reason behind withholding 350+ results from the same Centre .
Hi Nidhi,
Yeah same message my wife got from BC when she gave them a call today. They mentioned that its struck for around 300+ students in Cambridge. They mentioned that they will be sending a text once they have an update. Fingers crossed….
Hi Nidhi,
I appeared for Ilets from Qatar on 13th May and got similar email from British council. It is stressful for me that why my result is withheld? Do you have idea how many people got same email? And how long it takes?
Thanks,
Yes, I spoke to the customer service representative and I understand it’s the case with 350+ other candidates who appeared from the same Centre. However, they are still not very sure about the rrason(s) and they did not have any answer to why this major chunk of results are withheld. They have asked me to follow up again on June 1st .
Hi! I am in the same situation. My results were withheld for an investigation too.
But also they ask me to send any information that may support my score.
The letter says: ” Should you wish to offer any information that may support your test performance on 13th of May…”
Does anybody have the same lines???
If yes, What did you write about?
Hi
I am khushbu I wrote exam on 13th may 2017 but my result withheld.and I received text message from British council…I did not recieve any kind of e-mail..so what should I do????
Hi ,I appeared for IELTS (general) through british council in India on 13-May-2017 and even I have got the same message. I an a little surprised as to why the results for this particular date i.e(13-May-2017) has been withheld, as few of my friends have appeared for IELTS and none of them had to face this issue before .
Hi, Khushbu. If you did not receive any email , then try to call your exam centre.
Anyone from Sri Lanka who is facing the same situation?
Yes, Wrote on 13 and received an email stating there is an investigation.
Wrote at Colombo.
No specific dates given.
Yeah Im also facing the same, IDP colombo. Any update?
Not yet. They have informed to wait until 2nd of June for an update. Got to know that all SL results are withheld.
Hi,
Yeah, seems its a global matter, not only in SL, but not sure they will release it on 2nd or not. This is annoying. What was your test centre?
IDP kandy
Hi, all same is here I also appear in Test from Ahmedabad, India on 13-may-2017 but website says not result found & there is no any update.
I took my UKVI IELTS exam on 13th May at Lahore, Pakistan. Yesterday, I received the following e-mail:-
“We refer to your IELTS test of 13 May 2017.
Strict quality control procedures are in place to protect the integrity and security of the IELTS test. As part of these procedures, test results are routinely analysed by the IELTS Test Partners before they are issued to candidates.
As a result of these procedures, test scores for the 13 May 2017 have come under scrutiny and are being investigated. Your results are being withheld while this investigation is being conducted. Please note that all investigations are conducted without prejudice by the IELTS Test Partners.
The declaration on the IELTS application form that you agreed to includes the following statement: ‘I understand that my results may not be issued 13 days after the test if any of the IELTS Test Partners deem it necessary to review any matter associated with my test’.
We will provide an update on your results as soon as the investigation is complete.
Yours sincerely”
IELTS needs to understand that withholding results for an unreasonable period may lead to harsh consequences for various test takers. While the admission declaration form does state that they may withhold the tests, any such withholding cannot be unreasonable. For some people, delay in IELTS result may distort or destroy the purpose for which they took the IELTS test. This practice needs to be condemned at all the possible fronts and IELTS must be sent a clear message that its internal affairs must not have an impact on the commitments that they have made.
Its time we all raise a public interest litigation against IELTS they are unreasonably putting candidates and their plans under stress by such moves. Instead of declaring results in 2 weeks; they might take a week extra to do all such random quality checks and announce the results for everyone together. Such partial release of results puts people at a great disadvantage and causes immense duress!
IELTS can’t armtwist people like this! This is very unprofessional and needs to be corrected!
I agree with you Vignesh, we should find a way to protest together. I personally think there is a backlog as they might not be staffed appropriately to deal with the demand of exam takers. Instead of owning up to their problem, they are just sending the same email of “investigation” to buy time to mark the papers. I really hope that someone with right connections to the legal system can put some sort of lawsuit to challenge the IELTS.
Hi Gabby! I sat it at Greenford and received the same email. Very frustrating as I need to send my results to uni 🙁
These results are very important for all of us and we need in a particular time so we can enrol in a university or for a profession. However, the only option we have now is to wait and be patient and hope they will announce the results soon.
Hello everyone. I took my exam in central London 13 th of May, it was my third attempt, and I received email that my result is investigated and I can send them a statement with information, which can prove my exam score. Do everyone know something about it? What should I write ? Help me please.
Hi All,
I gave IELTS General on 13th may 2017 , my result was supposed to publish on 26th may , but I got an email saying
Notification of Investigation of IELTS Test Result
We refer to your IELTS test of 13 May 2017
Strict quality control procedures are in place to protect the integrity and security of the IELTS test. And so on .
I called the British council , they said that they have not received results of most of the candidates yet. They said it might take couple of days more .
Is there anyone who appeared exam on the same date and received an investigation email ?
yeah same happen to me also… I also gave exam on 13 may..
Yes even I too got the same mail
Hi depo,
I gave the exam on the same date in dubai as you, and got the same email that the result is withheld. Dont understand why?
Regards, Taha
Hello Depp,
I gave the exam on 13th and got the same mail:( not sure when will we get the results
Yes, I just got the same email. My test date was same as yours but my center was in Dubai. I have read somewhere that they hold the results for rechecking if there is a major band difference in one of the module.
hi Depp and all
I am Mukul and gave IELTS General on 13th May 2017, and today got a text message from IELTS as follows:
Dear Candidate,
We wish to inform you that some IELTS results for 13 May’17 are under process due to quality control procedure in order to protect the integrity and security of the IELTS tests. As a result of these procedures, your test scores are being investigated. The next update on your results will be provided via sms by 07 June 2017 by 4 pm.
Regards,
British Council
Folks, can someone guide me, what wrong I had done, and thats why my result is withheld…. I am seeking an answer from ielts team….
Regards
Mukul
+ 91 88005 54210
dear mukul
i got the same sms.Three of my friends attended the exam,general module,they also got the same sms.
Dear All, I have also got the same message.
Yes, me too.. I too got the same message
I got my results few days back. I have on March 30, IDP academics.
Scored 7.5
R-8
L-8.5
S/W – 6.5
Sorry, I had my exam on March 30.
HI
PLEASE WHEN YOU GET YOUR RESULT ?
I DID MY TEST APRIL 08, AND TILL NOW I DIDNOT RECEIVE MY RESULT
Where did you appeared for exam
Hi Depp,
I got the same SMS today, Didnt call them but yes Did drop an email to them.
The SMS did mention that the results will be published on 7 June 2017 via SMS.
fingers crossed.
Best,
ED
I got same email and I had also taken test on 23th May,17
OMG same, I had my test on 13th May in Birmingham. Let’s hope everything is going to be ok.
Hi. Where did you take the exam?
Hi. The same situation happened with me. I also took ielts on 13th of May in London (International House), and today I received email saying that my results are withheld and are being investigated.
What is more, they ask to provide any information which may support my test results.
(the letter says: “should you wish to offer any iformation that may support your test performance”)
That’s really strange.
What do they mean by these words?
What should I write?
Does anybody have the same ?
I called IH and they told me to just write anything I remembered from my experience that day, wrote it and sent it back.
This is all very frustrating and the worst part is they did not give me a time frame like the guy up there saying he received a message saying there will be an update on June 7.
I did read somewhere that they usually hold them until before the 4th exam date after ours, which is the 8th of June, so looks like that’s the logic behind June 7.
I sat it at Greenford, how about you?
I have taken the 13th May exam at the same center IH in London, and got the same email.
What I think it is strange is for them to ask for each of us to write something to support our test result, which makes us question the reason for this. And answering “what you remember about that day” does not really answer what was proposed on the email.
In my case “I feel that this was the best IELTS exam that I have ever taken”. How can this answer support my result??
same here in egypt i received exact lines i think it’s a standard email and not personalized
Hi
It’s also same in Bangladesh…it’s my 3 times to appear in exam…unfortunately me n my husband are victims…I expected that I must get good scores …it’s totally disappointed situation …I am afraid that is it related with business policy…you know that General training is quite easier than academic training…..I strongly believe that they want to keep our scores not to submit to immigration ….we are sufferer in huge number…
Hi everybody,
I received the same email.
same here , shall we retake the exam ?
I HAVE A VERY IMPORTANT QUESTION:
When it says: Recognizing organizations will be able to view this outcome online.
Would the outcome of the current investigation be available in someone’s profile permanently? And in case the candidate had a future test report, then would the old outcome still exist in his profile?
I assume if the answer was yes, then its the end because the candidate had a history of malpractice or misconduct , therefor the chances of being accepted in a professional organization or an immigration authority might be very limited.
May I have an answer Liz?
Many thanks,
You need to contact your test center. I don’t work for IELTS. So all policies must be checked directly with them.
hi, my test was on 8th of april, 2017.
i have received an investigation email regarding my results, and till now i didn’t receive any email, i have checked my spam and my inbox, i ‘ve called my center many times and they keep telling me that they don’t know anything and that they cannot tell me anything.
I have applied because it is necessary for my employment contract. i might lose this contract because of their delay.
How to know my results, i have sent an email to ielts.dubai@idp.com and no one replied.
At least i want to know the reason.
Thank you
Hello Rami,
when did u finally get the result for your exam. I got a scrutiny email today
Hi Liz,
I have the same issue, my results are on hold. The test center sent a mail stating NOTICE OF INVESTIGATION ON IELTS TEST sat on April 29th 2017 in Toronto, Canada location. Its been a week I have no clue what is happening. I tried calling my test center, they say IDP will be in touch with you. I tried calling IDP Australia, the customer contact agent sent a URGENT enquiry mail to idpieltsaustralia@idp.com & CCed me as well but still no one bothered to reply me back. This test was planned in such a way that I get my results on May 11th and I can apply for my immigration on 19th May(which is the deadline). Its really really frustrating, what else can I do ? is there anything u can suggest me.
Thanks Liz.
Hi Liz,
I have just received my results for GT. I got L-9, R-9, W-7, S-7. I would like thank you for your valuable training and teaching. Your guidance was extremely useful and helped me in achieving the desired score. Thanks again for your help.
A great score!! Well done to you 🙂 Getting band 9 in listening and reading is excellent – students will take inspiration from that 🙂
Hello.Good PM
I am peter by name,i wrote my ielt exam on the 25March of 2017 and i have not seen my result or receive any email from the British Council
I wrote my exam in Nigeria lagos.
What can i do about this??
Check the spam folder of your emails. Also go in person to your test center to talk to them.
Thank you,I will do as you said.
Same here..
I gave IELTS GT exam on April 8, 2017 and my result was withheld. Received result today and got Listening 9, Reading 8, Speaking 7.5 and Writing 7.
Thanks Liz for all the valuable stuff and good luck everyone.
Great news!! You made my day – big smile. I know it’s a stressful wait but well done to you 🙂
It just for a quality checking? Have u submitted any feedback form to BC? Is it BC /IDP?
No, I didn’t submit any form and its IDP.
How u came to knw abt ur results? Did they called u or email? Or did u contacted?
They called me.Informed that result has been made available online, and that they are also dispatching the hard copy via courier.
HI ,
Where you wrote the exam? Its in India?
My result on hold from4wek by bc u can help me how many days I can get my result
Has anyone of you received the result of IELTS after (withheld it)? Who was tested on (30 March 2017) or (8 April 2017)?
And tell us, how many days were you waiting for the result?
Yes Yaser, received today. I gave ielts on April 8 and received result today.
Hi ,
How you got your result? Through their site or by post. Where you wrote the exam .?I am wrote in Qatar and expecting a good result.
Hi Tisha. I gave exam in Karachi and the karachi office representatives called to inform that the result has been made avaialble online, so I checked online at that time. They have also couriered the hard copy, so I’ll receive that in a day or two. Good luck to you, hope you’ll get the expected result.
Hi Tisha,Did you get your result.I appeared for ilets GT test from Qatar on 13th May and I received an email stating that my result is withheld for quality check. I am really worried and feeling curious for what reason it happened.
Finally, I got the result yesterday (7 of May) my exam was (8 of April). They sent me a message.
how much u got dear?
Am still waiting for the results. Gave the exam on March 30th, IDP Academics at Bangalore.
Hi Liz,
I received my result card and exact after 20 days i received a horrible email however, my result still available online. L 6.0, R 6.0, W 6.0, S 6.5. i am really worry about this. i don’t know what to do.
Dear Candidate,
Re: Notification of cancellation of result
We refer to the investigation into your IELTS test result of 25 March 2017
Strict quality control procedures are in place to protect the integrity and security of the IELTS test. As a result of these procedures, your test result of the 25 March 2017 came under scrutiny and has been investigated.
The IELTS application form which you signed states:
-I understand that the IELTS Test Partners reserve the right to withhold test results temporarily or permanently, if they consider those results to be unreliable for reasons of suspected malpractice or any other irregularity in the test process.
– I understand that if I am suspected of engaging in any form of malpractice, or do anything that might damage the integrity and security of IELTS, I may not receive a test result, and my test fee will not be refunded.
– I understand that if any other person attempts to take the IELTS test in my place, both I and such person will be liable to prosecution.
– I understand that details of any malpractice (including evidence of suspected malpractice) that has been established, is suspected, or is being formally investigated, may be provided to Recognising Organisations, including visa processing authorities and appropriate regulatory authorities.
The following actions have been taken:
– Your result has been cancelled. Recognising Organisations will be able to view this outcome online.
– A report has been made to the IELTS Test Partners
Any questions relating to your cancelled results should be forwarded to info@britishcouncil.org.pk
If you wish to appeal against this decision our Appeals Procedure can be found at
http://www.cambridgeenglish.org/help/enquiries-and-appeals/
Yours sincerely
IELTS Investigations Team
Guys, I am going to tell you that my results from ielts investigation got released. I sat on the exam January 7,2017 at British Council in Tashkent, Uzbekistan. On 20 th April. I got an Email from Br.Coun. about my result. They are 8.5 and 8.5 from listening and reading and 6 and 6 from writing and speaking
Good for you Ismoil.. for us we are still waiting
I got my test report form after 12 days delay coz of address issues..in that time i was in contact with test centre..i received my test report form…after 4 days of receiving trf i got email from test my result has been cancelled..they hold the right to do investigation and scrutiny before trf is issued..how is it possible that they cancel my result ..liz reply what should i do
Hi Sana,
exact same situation is with me. i have emailed at info@britishcouncil.org along with TRF scanned copy and screen shot of online Result Available.
Sana i want to know your grades. and i am waiting reply from BC. then i will decide what to do and procedure of appeal.
Can u please tell me your email address..i send u my email…u can email me ur contact…
sanashafeeq123@gmail.com…send me ur reply at this…thanks
Hi sana
I had an email you . Please teply on that
Bilal.hobnail@gmail.com
Hi, just an update here, I already received my official ielts results and I’m really happy coz the results are the same as what appears online. Hopefully, everyone will have their results soon. Just have faith guys!
When did u get ur result? Did they send u an email? I too took a test on 8th of April 2017 but haven’t got my result yet. I am so worried
Hi, IDP emailed me that I can collect my official report on May 2. That’s exactly 12 days after they withheld my result.
I took my IELTS test on 08 April, 2017 from Islamabad center, Pakistan. I have a friend who also took it on the same day from the same center. She can preview her results online but I can’t.. whenever I put the search, it says ‘results not found’. What does it mean? Does it mean my result has been withheld? Or is there likely to be a technical issue? Is anyone else facing the same?
Absolutely same here though I received an sms saying results are out and collect the test report form
OK so it turns out that it was just a technical glitch… and they’ve now updated their system (after I registered my concern on their helpline) and added my result to the system so now I’m able to view my score and hopefully will get the hard copy tomorrow. Hope everyone facing the same issue is relieved the way I am. Please call your local branches and register a complaint. Not being able to preview your results online does not necessarily mean they were withheld.
I DID MY TEST IN DUBAI AND STILL WAITING NO RESULT TILL NOW
Hello,
I have given my exam of 25-Mar-17 but still awaiting for my results, I have written e-mail and called BC couple of times but there is no update.
In my views, its simply bureaucracy and ill-structured quality check procedure without proper time-lines, how come quality-check can take more time than checking the papers?
What if person want to apply for admission or migration with strict deadline?
Do we have any other candidates suffering to get results 25-Mar-17??
same here
Same here, i took the exam on March 25 and still waiting for the result
We should sue them for the stress caused!.. My results are also withheld from 13th May test…have you got the results yet?
Hi! I checked my results for april 8, 2017 exam and the results appeared online but when I go to the test center to collect the official result I was given a letter saying that it was withheld for investigation. Is anyone here has the same situation as mine? I mean results appeared online but no official report? Im really upset with the delays.
Had my exam last April 8 here in Abu Dhabi, I was supposed to get my result today but received a notification of investigation e-mail instead. I called BC office and they said it’s a normal quality procedure and will take two weeks or more for them to get back since the results are in UK. This is so frustrating, it’s delaying my family’s immigrant application. Where did you seat for your exam?
Hi Violet, Did you receive an sms prior, asking you to collect the result from British council. They asked to collect on Monday (24th from 9am) to me
Hi been checking my msg inbox and mails but nothing 🙁 you took your exam in AUH as well?
Hi! Still waiting in vain. Are you going to take the exam while waiting for the results? Because i heard its better to schedule another exam coz there’s no definite date for the release of the results. Some waited for 3 months so we might as well take the test again. I know this is frustrating but there’s nothing we can do about it.
I have an infant so its very difficult for me to take another exam.. besides there is no assurance that they will not hold your results again..
How did you appealed against your test result? Can you help me.. my result was apear online exact after 13 days of exam and after 3 days i received my result card . But after 1 month i received a notice about cancellation of my result .
What should i do ?
Please Reply me
Same case here
In which place you did your test?
I didn’t get my test result till now, my centre in Dubai
Whats your plan? Did you emailed to IELTS official s?
And what was your center.?
Me too i am in Saudi Arabia
most of people facing the same problem .unfortunatly there is no alternative for ielts but idp and BC are not honest and fully correpted
I gave my IELTS at IDP on 8 april 2017 and today (21 april 2017) I was supposed to get the result, but I got an email regarding security check, this was my first attempt. Anyone else also got email for same date?
Same here
Me too. They sent:
Dear Candidate,
Notification of Delay to IELTS Results
We refer to your IELTS test of 08th April 2017
Strict quality control procedures are in place to protect the integrity and security of the IELTS test. As part of these procedures, test results are routinely analysed by the IELTS Test Partners before they are issued to candidates.
As a result of these procedures, test scores for the 08th April 2017 have come under scrutiny and are being investigated. Your results are being withheld while this investigation is being conducted. Please note that all investigations are conducted without prejudice by the IELTS Test Partners.
The declaration on the IELTS application form that you agreed to includes the following statement: ‘I understand that my results may not be issued 13 days after the test if any of the IELTS Test Partners deem it necessary to review any matter associated with my test’.
We will notify you once we have an update.
Yours sincerely
Kind regards
Did u rep them in return anything?
Did u got ur result?
approximately how many months take witheld result i gave ielts test 8april and firstly they mailed me ur result is withheld and ur update date is 10may now they messaged ur next update is 7 july 😩😩😩😩
Hi Liz,
I have given my IELTS exam on 30th, March 2017. Today(13th,April), I must have received the results. Since I didn’t receive the same, i had a live chat with one of the Idp agent. They came back like my results are withheld and they can’t help out with the date when I will receive the same. Now on going through the previous comments, I really feel disappointed as I was about to apply for my Masters for this Winter. Now I don’t know what to do. Do you have any suggestions that could help me?
Does anyone face the same issue. Please reply. I have given the exam on 30th March 2017, Academic module(IDP) at Bangalore.
Yes, I’ve the Same Problem here I’ve took my test on 30th March 2017. Thereby, my results must be announced on 13th April but still not yet why can u please suggest
Even I don’t have any idea. Only choice is to wait because those who have given earlier are still waiting for results.
Did anyone get any updates for March 30th exam results?
Did u got ur results?
No I haven’t. Not even tentative dates were given. Very annoying. And I gave for IDP.
Seems u got ur results?
I received my result today. It was informed via email by BC to come to their office to collect Test Result Form. I know it is frustrating to have to wait so long but in fact, we can do nothing but wait. It has been roughly 3 months to receive my result since the test date. To be honest, I am preparing to register for another IELTS test because I thought they will withhold my result permanently.
Frankly speaking, I even contacted directly Cambridge but it did not work. They told me that I should communicate with my test center instead of them lol. Please be informed that the estimated time to finish their investigation is within 12 weeks of the test date according to Cambridge’s website, therefore you should be patient 🙂
Good luck to you all and hope you will get your results soon 🙂
Thanks for sharing 🙂 I hope you got the results you needed 🙂
Thanks much Liz. I get my desired score indeed 🙂
how much you got ?do u hit more than 7 .
I have given my exam on 25.03.17. Received message on 07.04.17 saying that it is delayed due to quality control procedures. We will get back to you with result by 10.04.17. But still there is no response from their end. Send multiples emails as well to them.
Anyone else in the same situation with any other updates ??? Please share !!!
I had the same thing and on the same date of the exam. I am still waiting and I did not get any reply up to this moment !!!
I received an email on 10 th of April telling that my paper is still under investigation. This time they did not give any information about when The result will be given.
The same situation,but ome of my colleague received the official score . We took the exam at the same date and center!
Is the score similar to what he/she expected ? If I can ask that. Just wanted to have an idea that the checking criteria have been strict or the same.
Same here .. 25th March was the exam.. got an sms on the 7th April saying the results have been delayed and will be available by the 10th April. On the 10th of April received another email late evening mentioning it will take longer. no timeline provided….arghhh!
Exactly same thing happened to me
the same here too
same issue. 03363001143 call me if u can
Hi
Same date 25th march, But received massage for 21st April on 7th April but i called today to BC office,according to them hold result may be released on 21st april or 12th may.
Did u received ur results?
I give my ielts on 18 March 2017
and theyput my results on hold.Do you
tell me how can it happen and the time of maximum
days of hold to publish the result?
I gave my IELTS test on 10th,11th Feb 2017, today on 3rd april 2017 I received my results Got R6 L7 W7 S7 bands with overall band 7 … Waiting so long was so hectic … Guys whoever of you are in a situation like me I advice you to remain tolerant I know its difficult but you cannot do anything about it … Remain calm and forget your results for a while its the best therapy. My venue was Islamabad, Pakistan 🙂
Well done 🙂
Thanks for sharing. You got email regarding your results or they informed you through phone call?
No they didn’t do a phone call instead they directly mailed me my IELTS results .
i wrote exam on 18 march bt my results are witheld by telling that it would come on31 but still no updates
I have taken the IELTS test By BC on 18th March and waiting for the result (As tomorrow is the 13th day) but I have noticed few folks from Egypt had appeared on the same date and they got the result today how they can get before 13 days (I am in Pakistan) i called customer services they said to wait.
did anybody contact IDP lately ?
Hi ! Today is 21 March and I appeared in the test on 4th March, 2017. Still the result not announced, whats wrong with the british council? Anybody knows the exact date of result ?
I took IELTS exam on march, my result was supposed to be published on march 17. when i searched online it says “no results found”. I really don’t understand what to do next. The wait is really very frustating. Please suggest me what to do. I want to apply for july intake. Can i take exam again ? or will it be better to wait for the result.
Same here. I got exam on 4th March, it still says no candidate here.. I contacted with two different headquarters in my country and they approved my information however they only said “wait a bit longer”. This is 3th day after results were announced. I also sent email to another Center, they said “your results were posted to your adress at the same day the announcement were made and please keep trying results.ieltsessentials.com in order to see your results”
Please Liz, We need your advice…
Visit your local test center directly if you need to. Also continue to email them. Check that they have the right address for you. It’s not a nice situation and I do understand your worry. But keep your head clear and try to get it resolved.
Thank you Liz.
I checked my adress, fortunately its correct. But I couldnt find a solution for my situation yet. I tried at least 200 times and they still want me to try. I hope i can get the result I need at the end.
Take care yourself.
I GOT AN EMAIL, WHICH SAYS I NEED TO WAIT AT LEAST 3 TO 4 WEEKS. SO UNLUCKY. DID YOU GET EMAIL LEE??
Dear Samundra
What is the latest position ?I also did on 4th March ;No reply.
This the reply for my Email dated 11/04/2017
Quote “We have not received any an update yet, we will get back to you soon as we hear from the investigation team as this is beyond centres control “Unquote
SAL i got my results today.
Thanks SAmundra
still waiting for results – 4th March ;What should I do Now ?
Keep on mailing BC regarding the updates of your result once or twice a week. I did the same. I got my results after 3 weeks of the actual result date. keep patience. My friend from feb- 11 has not got her result yet.
I took my Ielts gen exam on 4th march 2017 at Lutyens resort center in Delhi India…I got a sms saying it was not possible to publish the result today so they’ll give next status update until 31st march 2017
Really confused…They are such a big organization yet so unprofessional and clumsy
Planning to visit the british high commission in Connaught place Delhi India tomorrow
Parth, did you visit BC ? what was the response?
Well they said the same thing…wait till 31st march… fingers crossed…
Its a long wait. I really hope and pray that we all will get our results soon.
I wish I took the TOEFL jbt test…which is online…and less chances of bullshit.like bc
anyone got hold results from march 4???
STILL NO RESULTS
Still waiting for 2nd Feb results.. if it is in date order I would recommend forget the results for another month atleast.
I received a Sms from british council today that the next update on the 4th march test will be on 12th may which is like more than a month wait now….I think this is really unprofessional and third class act by british council…really disappointed… playing with student’s careers
At least you got SMS regarding updates. I got no update at all.
Anyone got 4th March 2017 held results?
Still waiting for the results for March 4. Is it advisable to forget the fee amount for previous exam and take the exam again?
Please, Liz help us out.
You must decide if you want to continue waiting. When you take the exam twice, you can decide which results to use. All results are valid for 2 years.
I am planning to take the exam after 17th April 2017 (hopefully before 14th Friday)
I have written ielts Gen on March 4 and the result were supposed to declare today. I called customer care and they said due to technical issue results are not declared for that exam date
Same here! I have written the IELTS General Exam on March 4th, 2017, but wasn’t able to see my result online today. I have taken it through the British Council, Abu Dhabi so I’ll have to wait until tomorrow to check with them (they do not work on Fridays).
I took my ielts test on 4th march 2017 at
Venue: Zayed University, Convention centre, Dubai International Academic City, Dubai
Results has been withheld for me . They didnt declare my results online . I wanted to confirm is there any one else from same venue and date whoz facing this issue
You can contact me on 0501116682
I took my ielts test on 4th march 2017 at
Venue: Zayed University, Convention centre, Dubai International Academic City, Dubai
Results has been withheld for me . They didnt declare my results online . I wanted to confirm is there any one else from same venue and date whoz facing this issue
You can contact me on 0501116682
my result is also withheld. what should we do now??
you got your resullts? what was the response from BC??
I have gotten my results. They texted them to me and I was also able to view them online. It seems they only had to get back to work as the results announcement day was a Friday.
Hi Friends,
I spoke to the BC Authorities about the status of results for the Feb 11 exams. They said that they will provide an update on March 31. It is highly frustrating as it will be almost 2 months since the exams. In the meanwhile friends let us help each other by sharing what ever updates we have. Hoping that we all receive the result soon and end this agonizing phase. Have a nice day.
Hi. I have a question though. The website says that they won’t display the result for more than 40 days. What if they release our result after those 40 days are over? Will we still be able to see the result online?
No, You can not see your result online after 40 days. You have to wait for hard copy that will be post to your address
Regards
Thanks a lot Sahil Kapoor. 🙂
The result won’t appear on the internet anymore, when they release the result you will get the TRF directly
Thanks Samia. 🙂
How much time does it take for the TRF to reach us? I appeared from BC and people say it takes around 15 days. Is it true?
Actually once I received the email said that my result no longer withheld I called the BC and they said that I can come by myself and get the TRF directly and so I did. This was in Saudi Arabia I don’t know if that applicable at all BC
I can understand the pain you guys are going through..I went through this a month back while I was waiting for my 7th jan IELTS results..so let me share my experience..
1. you won’t be able to see your results online. You have to collect it from bc or idp ( wherever you registered)
2. There’s no gurantee whether your second attempt will be withheld or not in future.
3. Your results if withheld, may be released within as soon as 1week to even 3-4months.
4. If they suspect any sort of forgery they might parmanently withheld or even cancel it and they will not even give u any explanation :-/
5. U can sit for another exam any time
Please share this with all your friends.
Thanks a lot Tasnim. Also, did you get any notification when your results finally were out? And will I be able to see it online if I get it within 40 days?
Yes they notified me via email. I don’t think you are going to get results online cause mine was released within 40 days but I couldn’t see it. Just keep on checking your email. They might even ask you to submit notes regarding your expected score (as I ave heard from a few people).
11th Feb result anybody have any idea when it is going to be out.
Hi everyone..
I had written my ielts on 11 feb 2017. Unfortunately my result withheld for the last one month. Today I received a sms its state that my result will be published on today evening by 4 pm. But while I am checking online I got the same answer Ie NO RESULT FOUND. Its frustrating me…
Hi, guys, my IELTS results of 16 of Feb have been withheld
I was waiting for it on the 1st of march anyone from that date have the same issue?
11th feb still waiting
Yes, I appeared on the same date for the test from Ahmedabad. It has been two weeks now and no e-mail or update has been sent to me from their side. Their helpline numbers are useless. I want to know if they’ll notify us when the results will be out. And what is the guarantee that this won’t repeat after I re-take the test?
Hi Guys, I spoke to the BC Authorities today, they said will provide update on the Feb 11 exam on March 31, 2017. This is highly frustrating. Its been more than a month and the results have not been released. Please friends let us help each other by sharing what ever updates we get. Hopefully we will get the results soon. Have a nice day
My exam was on 7th Jan 2017 and i am still waiting for my result.
HI Sameer, Im going through the same situation.. pl confirm where was your test centre and you checked with BC PK? Awaiting reply. Thanks
Hello AZ where you sat your test at pakistan. any further updates regrding release of 11th feb result i am still waiting for it??
Hi Ali,
Even I appeared for the Feb 11 exams however BC Authorities said they will provide an update on March 31. It is really frustrating as we struggled quite hard for this exam. Let us share any updates we have about the results. Thanks
hello sameer,how did they told you about this becuase we asked them 100times but they saying we are unable to told you any thing of any timeframe so how they say this to only you.BTW at which country you did your test?
Hi Ali,
They have not given any time frame for the result declaration, they said that I will receive an update about the results on March 31. They have changed their dates three times till now. I did my test from India. How about you Ali, when did you gave your exam and from which country?
i did it on same date as you from pakistan but they didnt give me any certain release dates as they give it to you, does u done yours at british council?
Hi my IELTS results too from Feb 16th has been withheld, your not alone on this
At least bc provide updates . IDP is nowherw to be found
Hello,
My IELTS exam was on 7 Jan, 2017. But till now my result is under quality procedure. Please help me out for this.
Thanks
Please read the article above which explains.
Hello Liz,
I appeared for the test on 16th of Feb from India. The results should’ve been out on 1st of March but due to administrative issue, the result is delayed. My two questions are that will they notify me wheb the result will be out? And what is the guarantee that this won’t repeat after I re-take the test? Please reply ASAP. I need to apply to the good Canadian universities before they get filled up. Thank you.
This is a lot of delay. The BC website doesn’t display the result for more than 40 days. Your result is probably cancelled. You better re-take the test before the good universities get filled up. I took the test on 16th of Feb and the result should’ve been out on 1st of March.
Amjad Iqbal Says:
My wife result is also withheld since 2 February no clue what is going on. I have booked another one but still no answer
me to brother my result held from 2 feb 2017 until today no update. I’m going to book new test but not with British council. can you please tell me any other regesterd center from UKBA?
Anyone know why they ask some to give writing statement?? I got an email to notify me that my result for my IELTS exam on 11 Feb will be withheld for routinely investigation.. when I search google I found some have the same issue but they ask them to give additional writing statement??
Anybody know why they ask some and don’t ask other for this statement please !!
I want to know why they are holding our result I’m really frustrated to get an experience like this as this is my first attemp in IELTS exam
Hello Samia,
Even I got the same mail from Idp on same exam date that my result won’t issued unless the investigation has been done. I’m still waiting hopefully it won’t take so long time.
i also received the same e-mail for 11 Feb exam! did you get your email?
Hi Sahar,
Yes I received the email that my results is under quality review and I will receive the update soon. Kindly let us know friends if you have any information on the Feb 11 results. This wait is really frustrating. Thanks
hello sahar did you receive your result mine is still withheld samia already got her result, also where was your test centre?
I did the exam with my friend on the same date and our result was withheld, after 2 weeks I got my result but her result still withheld and when she asked BC about it they said that they just realese the result of 50 person and yet there will realese more result each week. So be patience guys you will get your result eventually
Do they email if the result get realeased? and what was your band score , mine has also been withhold (11th feb)
Yes they do. BC emailed me when they released my result but they don’t give the score on email neither on telephone. I get my score when I got te TRF by myself in the same day they email me
I receive an email on Thursday said that my result no longer withheld and I can take my TRF from BC .. I received my result finally .. my exam was on 11 Feb .. thanks for this useful website
Good news!
Hi Samia,
Congrats for getting the results finally 🙂 However could you kindly share your scores with us. Thanks
My score L: 8.5 R: 6.5 W:6 S: 6 even though I exepted to have a better result specially in speaking section I did more than great and I expected to have at least 7 .. overall this result fulfill my requirement
samia at which place you did your ielts exam mine result is still withheld?
British Council, Saudi Arabia, Riyadh
Hello samia any updated about your result i have same test on 11 february and still withheld
Yes I received my result on Thursday 9 March. I hope you will get your result soon
yes hopefully in next comming days, BTW where you did you test
BC, Saudi Arabia
hi samia ,
i have got same email from bc that i should provide some written statement could you please tell me what they are asking for???
Hi Liz
my results are held for about three weeks now, I took my exam in London and when I called my centre they said that British council had held many results from the same centre and they do not when the results will be due.
what do you think about calling British Council or write to them?
I wrote my ielts academic test on7th January 2017 my result has been under investigation.recently they messaged me that my result has been released but they cannot publish it online,also said to visit their main office which is really far to collect my result.I am really stressed.what can I do .
My result is showing N/A except for speaking. I did the test on 11/02/2017 at Hobart, Tasmania. Has anyone had the similar experience or heard about the results partially available.
Hello, I did nor receive my result yet. I also toke my exam on 11 Feb in Iran. I have no idea what’s going on.but this trend happened for many ielts takers in this special day!!!
I am really worried..:(
Took 11th feb from BD still waiting
hello liz, todayI have receved an email stating that my result will not released so what I do and what that means
Please read the article above which explains it all.
So, I think my result is canceled because they wrote will not be released isn’t? and can I complain aginst this process? please liz reply about my question.
Please read the article above. When you signed your application form, you gave consent for them to do this.
Yes we sign the consent because there is no option other then to agree with their condition. However, there should also be reasonable time frame for the delay. It is also not right to withold the result for so long and then decide not to publish the result. Apart from agreeing to their condition we are also paying for their services. Imagine paying for a product but its upto the seller to give you what you pay for…they also have to follow the rules of fair trade.
I completely agree. I firmly believe that IELTS should stipulate a time frame. But IELTS so far have done nothing about this. Withholding results for checking is fine but limits should be set and communication clear.
I think Safa you should write a mail to bc that may help you.
Hi
I had the exam on 14 of January, the results were due on 27 of January, now more than three weeks later nothing appeared, had anyone take the ielts on the same day and his results still to come.
Hi
I took the test on the same day with you. Just like you, it is still in waiting mode. Have you had any update till now? Did you take the test with IDP or BC?
Thank you Liz for your wonderful videos. This was my 1st attempt and I got 7.5. Your videos were absolutely amazing 🙂
Very well done!! That’s really good to hear 🙂
Hi, Today I’ve received an email saying my results have been withheld permanently, I’m not even given a reason. I didn’t nothing wrong. I followed all rules. What can I do?
Where did you take the exam Manny? Are there asked you to fill down the statement about your performance??
Where did you give the exam..??
Hi.you should contact your test center. You can appeal against decision within 21 days of this email.
Have you ever appeared before? If yes, how many band you got?
I check the website and I find my result , the same with the previous one 6 😌
Any one who appeared in Saudi Arabia through IDP got their results ???
Anyone in the U.K. got their result ?? I had the exam on 7 Jan, they asked me for statement about test performance and now the result is still under investigation. Yesterday, I called the Ielts centre and they told me we can’t tell you your score because it may cancel I’m really stressful.
Same here. Which centre is it in the UK? I did exam on 7th Jan from IHL.
Mine is west London Hammersmith.
Please update when you get your result. How much band score do you need and what band score are you expecting for this test? I have tried ielts many times and this time my test went really well and they withheld the result.
Do you think it is best to wait for the result or have another go?
I’ve got an email saying that my result has been withheld permenintally. I really fed up with IELTS what should I do how can I complain???
HI ,Iappeared for IELTSon Jan 7 and results were withheld but very dissppointed with these results becoz Igot many times writing 7 and listening and reading 8 and 7.5 consecutivelyand only speaking was 6 and 6.5 second time .and iam 100% sure that I wrote my essays well and better than before but today I got the lowest mark in my life .L6.5 reading 7 w 5.5 and S 5.5
.first I appeared twice in BC and one in IDP but these much bad results for the first time
I gave up ,becoz of these frustrating results ,and I suspect some foul play behind
Where did you take your exam ??
in uae canadian university dubai
Is there anyone from Bangladesh who got withheld results of 7th jan :-/ or any news atleast??
Yes.. I’m from Bangladesh. I talked to BC today, they are too stupid and can’t even say anthing properly.. they said, “Results are being withheld by Cambridge, we are just an exam centre and we know nothing”
Yes.. BC won’t give any explanations.. they say cambridge is responsible
Still no information about the result date. Called BC again today but same status as before. Anyone from BD has any update?
No 🙁 I don’t understand what’s going on? What have we done and why are they harrassing us like this..they don’t even explain when someone’s result get cancelled!! What the heck they’re doing!!
anyone got the mail stating they will provide further information on feb 7th?
Yes I did, do you have any knowledge about this – what’s going on ?
I got an email stated I can collect my result from BC but when I went there, they said it’s still not in their hand!! I don’t know what they’re doing:-/
Hi Tasnim, are you able to collect your TRF ?
No 🙁 because customer care service has no idea about the investigation team’s email :-/ I’ll go to BC tomorrow
Got your result yet?
got an email stating result got released.but still no result found is being shown on the website…:(
May be we won’t be seeing results on website. We have to go to BC to collect trf. But 1st contact them
HI. if someone’s result is withheld permanently, would he/she get result in next attempt? if again it is withheld then what are the ways to catch that? I am waiting for result on 3 Feb but frighten inside as i need it desperately this time. It was much better this time.
Kindly approach me at my Whatsapp: 0092 342 5925462
Hi
I have the same situation as you, and I am waiting for my results on the 3rd of Feb.
My IELTS result withheld too and I’m really frustrated and afraid that they will held it premanently .. I did nothing wrong and I have no idea why they hold it!!! I did the exam of 11 Feb and this is my first time to do it .. if they hold it premanently would they realese my score if I do it again?? What happened with you please advice me
I had my IELTS UKVI in Islamabad on 11th Feb 2017 too and I am also having withheld situation … Don’t know what’s the issue because to best of my knowledge every thing was fine
Anyone from bangladesh got his/her withhold result from 11th feb yet?
Hi Guys,
I have learned a lot from ieltsliz.com and now it times to give back by sharing my IELTS journey. I tool IELTS 3 times in 2016 with following scores (1st: L-7,R-7, S-7, W-6.5 | 2nd: L-7.5, R-7.5, S-8, W-6.5 | 3rd: L-8.5, R-7.5, S-6.5, W-7). I received my result (3rd one) through SMS by BC and within 24 hrs, BC sent another SMS followed by an email that my results are withheld for investigation and I should disregard the SMS sent.
I patiently waited for 2 weeks and sent a follow up email to BC to inquire about my withheld result, however they again replied it is still under investigation. I waited another week and called my Test Center unconsciously to check if they have received my TRF (although there was no confirmation by BC) and to my surprise the lady was like “yes your TRF is with us”!!!!!!!!!
Since I was looking for 7 bands in each module, I applied for an EOR and again waited for another 9 weeks for the result and guess what !!!!!!!! Yesterday I got an email by BC confirming that my EOR is successful with an increase in band score and I will be getting back my refund.
To summarize, It was a very long and painful journey but I survived by keep trying and patiently waited to get the score I needed.
I hope my story would help IELTS candidates.
You had a tough stressful time getting the results you needed. I’m so glad to hear it finally worked out for you 🙂 Thanks for sharing your story.
Thanks Liz 🙂
Thanks for Sharing Taha. Congrats
Did they ask any information before releasing the results
Thank you for sharing your story. I was really about to give up on this IELTS thing and pursuing my dreams in UK. But I was somehow inspired by your story of not giving up and patiently waiting.
Thank u for sharing ,I can understand your feeling becoz I am also trying to achieve the desired score and each time they r playing with our life ,I thought after withholding the results they will check it properly but they proved that they will not
Hi there!
I need help regarding my account because , I entered the wrong password in the log-in page, what am I going to do? Please Help
Today , I have called the British council and I asked them why our result withheld and when we will recive the result . They told me after one week we will receive an email and this email has an explanation for why our results withheld and what the next step
Hi.. Thanks
Please update us if you get any update from BC. I have also given on 7th Jan from UAE.. Results withheld.
I called them yesterday and they told me we will be updated next week.
Have any one receive an email or result for January 7th,2017 ? 😩😩
I have not received any results or updates from british council. The last time I called them they said it would take two weeks for us to receive an update. So probably by Feb 3 or 4. I’ll post here whatever update I’ll get.
please update us tnx..
I received my results today by a SMS from British council. They instruct me to get my result on 30th jan from there Dubai office.
I gave my IELTS on 7th jan 2017 from Dubai.
I don’t receive my result yet. 😔
Hi. Thanks for update. Hope you got ur desired band score. No, we didn’t get any update. When you have given the exams. Venue?
No.. Nothing yet. I called multiple time to local BC call centre.. they are saying just wait.. no updates 🙁
Hi All,
I got my result today, 7,7,6.5,6 i scored.
Update: I already received an SMS saying that my results are released and I can personally collect my TRF in BC office on January 30. I hope that you guys got the same update too.
Can u see your result online now?
Yeah I tried to check it online too after receiving the SMS,but still showing “no results found”. So I guess I really have to go to BC office to collect the results. I hope you guys will be updated soon too.
So.. where did they send u the sms? The same number which you used when u registered for the examination, right?
Yes Warter. That’s right. The same number I used during the registration.
Kindly update us with your bandscore after u get it.. (If you’re okay with it)
they send me an email saying my results are withheld and they said they would reply me as soon as possible i also gave the exam on jan 07 but still now i have not got any update
Hi,
I collected my TRF today.
Hey, saad.. I think it’ll take like 30 days to get the results
I got my results today.
L – 8
R – 8.5
W – 7
S – 7.5
Thanks to Liz and this website. I totally focused on ieltsliz.com during my review. I hope those who are waiting for their results will get it soon too. Just wait patiently and keep the faith.
Well done!! It’s great to see your results 🙂
Got my result today, took as well last Jan 7 .. quite depressed 🙂 but have to move on ! L8 R 8 W6.5 S 8.5
I have also received from official results from BC-Dubai today. Exam date: 7th Jan. Result: R 5.5, W 6.5, S 8.0 & L 8.0 Overall 7.0
As I understand, majority of the results of Dubai are already released. If you didn’t get any sms/email, check with BC call centre.
Is this was your first attempt? If not, how much you got before?
Hi Piper ,where did you take your exam last jan 7?
Hi kay, I took the exam here in UAE, January 7.
Thanks , Goodluck then Piper ! Still we are waiting up to this time 🙁
i gave the test in riyadh saudi arabia on 7 jan 2017 as well , and im still waiting
the same for me< my exam was on Jan 07, 2017 and till now I don't have the results yet, try to contact them tomorrow morning as they said in British council they will send us email this week about our results. it mostly will take about 13 days after the original test result due date.
keep us updated
thanks
I have the same problem! I took the test on 7th Jan in Riyadh and my result is withheld. I called BC today but they have no idea when the results will be released.
Check the website , they are released many results today ☺
Me too 🙁
If you have any update let me know by commenting here.
WOW, its means i am not only one. Me and my 4 Friends appeared on 07th JAN IDP IELTS and we non of us received results. I called them and they also did not receive results. 🙂
My result for 4th January is under investigation. Anyone has the same problem for 4th Jan test? They have given me an option to write as much as possible to explain my score. Is it worth to write them? I didn’t have any problem with first part of the test but for speaking, examiner made me really uncomfortable and I could not do as well as I had done in my previous attempts (band 8). Examiner was in hurry as well because there were more than hundred students for the test and only few examiners. I have attempted ielts couple of times but speaking experience has never been this much bad.
I think my result is under investigation because I did well in first 3 parts and speaking didn’t go as good as it went in previous attempts. Do you guys think it is best to write them? Did anyone have similar experience? Please help.
I meant 7 January 2017 ielts.
I dont get it at all. They are asking you to explain your scores. How can you explain your scores if they are withholding it? They should let you know first what you are going to explain.
My result on the same date 7th january is withheld as well , am soo terrified now as it was my first time to take IELTS
Hi Krishna says
I received this email 👇🏻
Dear Candidate,
Notification of Investigation of IELTS Test Result
We refer to your IELTS test of 07/01/2017.
Strict quality control procedures are in place to protect the integrity and security of the IELTS test. As part of these procedures, test results are routinely analysed by the IELTS Test Partners before they are issued to candidates.
As a result of these procedures, your test scores for the 07/01/2017 have come under scrutiny and are being investigated. Your results are being withheld while this investigation is being conducted. Please note that all investigations are conducted without prejudice by the IELTS Test Partners.
The declaration on the IELTS application form that you agreed to includes the following statement: ‘I understand that my results may not be issued 13 days after the test if any of the IELTS Test Partners deem it necessary to review any matter associated with my test’
Yours sincerely
IELTS Investigations Team
Is that same with what you received ?
Thanks
WOW, its means i am not only one. Me and my 4 Friends appeared on 07th JAN IDP IELTS and we non of us received results. I called them and they also did not receive results. 🙂
I took the islets exam on 7 January and my result withheld 😭😭😭
Same here. From BC Bangladesh. No clue when gonna get it or reason.
Hello Saint,
What was your exam center? Mine was Mentor’s mirpur and my result is also withheld!! I just need to clarify are they suspecting any breech regarding the center??
Hi
Anyone has got any update regarding result? ☹️
No update :-/ I don’t know what they are up to..I went to bc and they said 300+ candidates’ result have been withheld but they can’t say exact reason or time to get results
Got an email today, saying they will give some update on 7th feb, do you receive any such email?
I got an email yesterday stating my result is out and I can collect it from BC. But I couldn’t..I’ll go there next sunday and hopefully I’ll get some good news
Have u contacted BC? I was from BC Bashundhara
I called few times to BC, but they are repeating the same – we r very sorry, as soon as we have some info, we will update you..😤
Have they replied you with an email? Or a sms? Looks like Piper from UAE got sms regarding his reaultand they told him to obtain trf from BC.
I have given test on 7jan 2017 at Ottawa. When i try to check my resulg it say no candidate found please fill the details as filled while taking exam
I have the same situation as you. I have waited 14 days after my test was taken (Jan 7th 2017) and they say I can’t be found as a candidate. I see a message that says the results won’t be revealed until 5pm Australian Time. I am not sure what I should do.
same is the case with me , I took test 7 jan in Saudi arabia , and it is wittheld
Hi Muhammad: Me too is the same stream as u people. I have taken IELTS exams in KSA couple of time before. This was my third time to achieve required target.
I had my exam in Saudi Arabia in Tabuk city on Jan 07 , 2017 but unfortunately the results withheld, anybody know when we can get the results?
update us with any news
I have the same situation here , please update let me if you get the results by commenting here.
I find my result on the website today
Same is my case, I gave test in uae but no results found
Same as my case, I took the exam in BC Rayidh, Saudi Arabia
I took the exam, UKVI Acad January 7, 2017 here in UAE. Results supposed to be posted today but I recieved an email instead that my results are withheld for investigation. No timeline is provided so I do not know how long should I wait. This is really frustrating. Does anyone here in the same boat?
For me also same
i took the exam in the same date Jan-7 in UAE, and the results are withheld for the quality purpose
Hi there SJ! I hope the favour that I will ask of you is not going to be a big deal. — Can we update each other if ever one of us got an update regarding the result? Pls. Thank you. BTW, ur testing ctr is IDP or BC?
BC–HILTON HOTEL,academic
Same thing happened with me! I was about to get my results today but instead I got a mail yesterday stating my results were with held due to the same reason as you guys! Looks like so many of you are from UAE. Btw, I took the exam from BD and it was British Council..
Hi Aran, I am from BD BC too. I got that frustrating email as well.
This is really disturbing, depressing and frustrating. I can’t eat, can’t sleep thinking about my IELTS performance and results as well, and when the day came when I am finally supposed the outcome, this is what I got–another agony of waiting. but it seems we do not have any other choice but to wait. for a miracle. 😔
Same here. I took my exam last march 25 and i am supposed to receive my exam results today April 8 today but its under investigation. I dont know why???
Guyz, i took my IELTS test BC on sep15th 2016 till now i didnt hot my result. Now i took another date. So guyz what i am trying to say is that if u r waiting for ur result and if its been more than one and a half month then its better u take the test ones more because if u waited so long like me all ur touch/practice with the modules will be gone.
Where you take your test last time
Dear!Have you received your result?
Hi Liz , I have taken Ielts test on 3/12/2016 . I received my result by post . I used my TRF for educational purposes to other country and they accepted also but today I received an email states that my result withhold permanently. What should I do ? I paid all my fees to other country which is non refundable. Today I see my email. What I should do ? Please advice me .
This is an unfortunate situation. Until you get your certificate, you should not use your results for anything. In this case, you must be honest with the people that you told your results to.
Hi Liz , I want to know Is there any law that they can cancel my certificate after one month ? Please reply I am very stressed . Thanks
It is possible that results may be permanently withheld which means you need to take the test again. However, you should contact your test center to check.
Hi zohaib, what is your next update.
i took the exam on 26th nov and still did not recieve my results,my results are withheld. i have to submit my results before jan 10/1/2017.I have been offered conditional offer for masters programm.if don’t get it soon i wont be able to get addmission.
Same problem here man!! I also took my exam on 26 nov 2016 n just waiting the response??
I took the exam on 26th nov 2016 and still did not recieve my results,my results are withheld. i have to submit my results before jan 10/1/2017.I have been offered conditional offer for masters programm.if don’t get it soon i wont be able to get addmission.
I took the exam on 17th of December, They send me an email today telling me that my results are withheld and will be released on 18-19 January. Any one else got the same Email? After withheld the result, do students may get high scores?
I took the exam on 17th of December too. And my results did not appear yet and they did not even send me an email. I took my exam through idp test center, can you share yours?
Me too, but the officers cannot provide me with a detailed time
I’ve got the same problem. but they didn’t give me a date to get my results
Hi
I am having the same problem.i have given my test on 3 December but still waiting for the result.it is coming over my nerves now 🙁 I have also got an email but the didn’t specify when I get my result.you r lucky at lease u know when u r going to see ur results.
Hi
I also facing the same problem. I have given test on 3rd December through BC, first they given me date of 23rd Dec, on 23rd they have given me date of 30th and on 30th now they are saying 20th Jan 2017. I have written a lots of e mails to BC and a lots of call to their customer care but not get any satisfactory reply and still waiting for the result.
Vikram Jeet Singh
vikram_3007@rediffmail.com
I am also in same boat. I have also given on 3rd dec through BC and received same messages. Please post results whenever you guys get. Thanks
Have you got any date of results?and yes please post any update regarding any date or result.thank u
Hi, I took my test on 3rd December 2016. My results were due on 16th, but got delayed like everyone else. However, I received it today. Most common cause for the delay I think is due a gap of 2 between individual bands. They recheck it with other examiners before releasing the results I guess.
So I would suggest everyone to keep faith, remain focussed and complete all other formalities for the university application. The results will definitely come if you haven’t done anything wrong. Wishing everyone the best in their endeavours.
Hi,
It depends from case to case basis. My results were also withheld, but I got only overall 7.5 bands.
When you receive your result? And after how much time??
When you get your results?
Did they gave you the date in mail.
18- 19 january ??
I also gave ielts ukvi on 17th december 2016. Havent got result.
The actions will be taken ,
Your result will not be released and a Test Report From ( TRF ) wil not be issued.
recognising organisations willl be able to view this outcome online.
A report will be made to the ielts test partners. ??????
what mean ??
Hi,
I guess you should contact British council to check in which cases does one receive such emails.
otification of Investigation of IELTS Test Result
We refer to your IELTS test of 3 December 2016.
Strict quality control procedures are in place to protect the integrity and security of the IELTS test. As part of these procedures, test results are routinely analysed by the IELTS Test Partners before they are issued to candidates.
As a result of these procedures, test scores for the 3 December 2016 have come under scrutiny and are being investigated. Your results are being withheld while this investigation is being conducted. Please note that all investigations are conducted without prejudice by the IELTS Test Partners.
The declaration on the IELTS application form that you agreed to includes the following statement: ‘I understand that my results may not be issued 13 days after the test if any of the IELTS Test Partners deem it necessary to review any matter associated with my test’.
We will provide an update on your results as soon as the investigation is complete.
Hate ielts ,they cheat people to get money ,assesment is never aim for them but money making sure is ..
Dear Arbaaz,
I received the same letter i also took my exam on 3rd dec at karachi. i have no idea now what to do. they have send me a letter along with writing sample page they asked me to write statement and sign that page and send them back….. i dont know what is going and why they are treating us like this this is my third time i took ielts and this time i was really optimistic to achieve my required band score and they withheld my result……..
I sat in exam on 3rd December, and I viewed my result just once on Internet then it disappeared, now its showing no result found. Even I found my result is not fair, they gave me less bands, even how much good I did. I do not know what Ielts really wants, especially in Pakistan, they are not willing to give bands. At end of speaking test, the examiner asked me why I am giving ielts, whats my requirnment, have I appreared before. and said keep trying you will get your scores. I do not know how much more money they want from me to keep trying, however I was enough good to get my scores.
for me they did not ask about the writing sample ,just the email
whts were ur result when u saw
Your result has been withheld.Contact British council.
I sat the academic exam on Dec 3, 2016 as well and my result was also withheld.
Do you know someone who sat only a part of the test (ex. Speaking) after investigation? what could be the possible reasons by ielts for allowing a candidate to retake certain parts of the test?
Plz share Your every Module score so that I could help you
idp and bc wont provide the scores if result is withheld… so i dont know what my scores are..
Don’t you worry they will release your Test result form after some time, If your result withheld temporarily.
How you haven’t checked your result.The result has been showed online before they withheld it and after withheld they disappeared Your result from their website.
Anyone here whose exam got withheld permanently? Is there any chance of result in near future whose exam got held permanently
No,there is no chance.
My friend result has also been withheld permanently.Now he is applying again and will appear for the test on 7 January 2017
I’m very lucky because we take test on same test.After his result withheld permanently,I call British council and they told me that your result is still withheld temporarily.
Can you plz share your score of 4 modules with me
Can you contact me on my email address or whatsapp. I am experiencing similar problem.
i Want to get some information.
ahmedmukhtar663@gmail.com
0092 342 5925462
Yeah, I also got the same mail. I took exam on 17th december.Havent got my result as well. Altho, they mailed me that my result is withheld for checking….. I dont understand the problem.
Hi there, any update on your result?? I am interested to know because I also received this exact email today. I supposed to see my online results but instead, they inform me thru email that this is the case.
did you receive your results???
Hi Liz,
I appeared in IELTS Academic test on November 19, 2016. However, I have not received my result but a mail stating that my result have been withheld.
Hello . . .
I have also given IELTS on 19th Nov, 2016 and still i am waiting for my results. . . .
Hi,
I got my result today.
What were you scorea brother? So that I can get an idea about the delay
Hi Ankit,
I got 7.5 band.
brother i faced same problem.my result is upheld what i will do to get my result plz guide
Hello All,
I understand the fear and apprehension one has when the results are withheld, I have gone through this. But trust me, you will get your result sooner or later. I appeared for my exam on 29th Oct and got the TRF on 17th Dec. The wait certainly is killing and you are overwhelmed with all the possible negative thoughts, but it will come to an end. I now know these are just random sample checks that they do and has nothing else behind it. They keep releasing TRF for few candidates every week, so the numbers are reducing, and you shall eventually get your TRF.
All the best to all! Stay blessed.
Regards,
Sakshi
Sakshi I have a query.Did u get notified by BC about your trf by message or mail? Actually I stay at a different address than my Passport Address and I had appeared for the IELTS on 22nd October,2016 and I have not my results yet.
Hi Ankit,
I received a text message on my registered mobile number.
Hey Sakshi,
I also take test on 29 of October but haven’t received my result still.
Can you share your all modules score with me ?
whts band in individual skill?
I had a difference of two points in two components i.e. 8.5 in Reading and 6.5 in Writing. This could be the reason of delayed results.
Oh That’s so good brother! I had given IELTS on 22nd October,2016 and I m yet to receive the result 🙁 I’ll get an update today by 4 pm.Hope I finally get it today.Also how long did it take for the trf to reach?
after how much time period you get your result?
i was appear on 29th October 2016 from AEO. But my result is still hold. please tell me what i have to do. i am very much worried.
hello…
does anybody gets result of 22nd oct ?? still my result is under process .
Hloo i had also given test on 22 oct my results had also been withheldd.. But yesterday i got a message that i will be getting trf directly
I had also appeared for the exam on 22nd October,2016 and no result as yet.Today also I got a message that the results are still under process and I’ll be getting an update on 23 Dec
hloo i had also recieve the same message that the result is still under process and I ll be getting an update on 23 dec .any one else getting delay for 22 oct result
i took my IELTS test on sep15th 2016 still i am just waiting for my result so badly.It has been 3 months shame on ielts british council they are playing with students future.
same message send to me by bc .does anyone get result of 22nd oct 2016??
Did anyone get the delayed result of 22nd October,2016?
Hello about
I had got a message from bc that your trf will be sent to your address with in 14 days.
Can u share the exact message brother?
Hello ankit ,
Dear Candidate,
Your IELTS test result for 22 Oct is now released but will not be available online. Your TRF (score card) will be dispatched through Post/Courier. You will receive the shipment tracking number through SMS when it is out for delivery. Please allow up to 14 days for its delivery.
Regards,
British Council
Message received from bc
Same problem here. My exam was on 22 October. Now they have given next date of 23 December.
Hi Liz my score for general training is L-7.5 R-6.5 W-5.5 S-7. Overall 6.5 Looking to immigrate to Australia under PR visa, what should I do reaapear or there any chances with this score
I have appeared at
3rd December 2016 academic Ielts
Due to some unknow reason my result has been held
I don’t know why
There is no issue or problem at test day
does anybody gets the result of 26th nov? BC emailed me that my result is withheld.
same!! I gave the test on 26th nov 2016 and still haven’t received my result .
Same here, also took it on 3rd November, and it is withheld.
Same here 🙁
I took my test on 26th Nov from IDP and today i got a letter stating that cambridge has withheld my result.
My result was also delayed on 16th july and got my result after 52 days of test date with 6.5 in reading, 7.5 in listening and 7 each in speaking and writing.
This is the second time i am facing this situation. I missed my november plab attempt because of the delay. And looks like i am going to miss my march attempt too because of their negligence. They have clearly made ielts a business rather than an English Language test.
Same here!
I appeared for 26 Nov and am yet to receive my results!
hi all, any update on 29th October withheld result from..?? Anyone received any message on this from BC today??
Hi Javed,
I received a message stating they will provide update next week. I am apprehensive now and feel like resitting for the exam. Where did you appear your exam and which module was it?
Dear Candidate,
Your IELTS test result for 29 Oct 2016 is now released but will not be available online. Your TRF (score card) will be dispatched through Post/Courier. You will receive the shipment tracking number through SMS when it is out for delivery. You will receive the TRF within 14 days.
Regards,
British Council
I received this message today from BC on my 29th Oct exam result….
Jave,
I am also waiting for the result for 29th October. What response did you get for the same.
I am also waiting for my result of 29th October 2016. Please suggest me what to do next?
Hi Liz
What does exactly mean by this ” Your IELTS Result permanently withhold” ?
It means they will not be released at all. I suggest you contact your test center – this isn’t good news.
Isn’t it better to seat for the exam again ? There are no other option left.
Hi Liz , would it affect my score if I answered in all caps in reading and listening section, while I didn’t use all caps in my writing section? Took the exam last Nov. 19 and result is still pending.
Sure. That’s fine.
Hi Liz
I want to recheck my IELTS speaking module..I scored 7.5 and I need 8. This was my second attempt. I scored 8 in my first attempt. Is there any probability I can get extra 0.5 marks after recheck ?
Also during my speaking test, the examiner forgot to turn on the recorder and after asking me five questions she realised that and started the test again. What can I do on this issue?
There is nothing you can do about the examiner forgetting to turn on the recording device. The test was started again in the right way so you still had a full speaking test recorded. For remarking, of course it is possible to get a remark. But getting band 8 in one test, doesn’t mean you will get band 8 in a second. The English language you produce in each test can vary which can account for differences of 0.5. However, I can’t see any reason why you shouldn’t try for a remark. Good luck!
You can give your exam again I think. Its an uncertain event.
Hi arslan
From where u was appeared for test? And why ur result is withheld any reason?
Dears,
i am able to see my result online for 29 oct 2016. but it shows 0 0 0 0 in all components.
does it mean i got 0 or it mean my result got cancel.
please reply.
You will need to contact your local test center or wait for your certificate.
Thanks Liz…..
well while i am trying to get the result on portal it shows to me my trf# as well.
your answer is not clear to me. i will get my result or it will be a sign for me that i will not receive my result.
I don’t know how to be clearer. You have two choices – contact your test center to ask them or wait for your certificate to arrive.
i call them and they said they don’t know why it is showing on portal but we did not receive your result. we will confirm you later and will inform you via email.
i contact my test center and said its from Cambridge not from us. if i would like to ask them what are the point they found in my test do they explain to me? simply i will prepare for next test and attempt.
Hi Liz,
Would you please give me some suggestions ?
If my ielts result is cancelled for any reason, can I seat for ielts exam again ?
Hi Liz
I would like to say that my wife has took the Ielta life skills A1 exam five times, on the 4th attempt her results were withheld for 3 months and it turned out to be fail.
She resat the exam on the 17th of November and after a week we received a email saying it was chosen randomly for investigation.
I am confident that these investigation are not random and they are failing people deliberately especially when that person has attempted the exam several times.
I am confident that my wife should have passed on the 3rd attempt, she speaks English well and has even rolled in an English course at British council.
Can you please advice me on what I should do, I can not wait another 3months in a country that is not ours there’s a lot of expenses and time wasting. The wife travelled to Egypt to sit the exam cuz there is no test centre in her country. It’s almost 9 months trying to get an A1 pass. 6 months wasted in on pointless investigations without and outcome feedbacks.
It really is pathetic and causes separation of families.
Hi my son in law gave his test on the 17th November aswell but no results still waiting.
I took IELTS Academic on 19th Nov and still no result!
my result is withheld and I have no clue what is going on! Cheating? NO WAY
I feel blueee. They are playing with my future…I can do nothing…I cannot concentrate…I do have a right to know what is really going on
Even I took the exam on 19th at a centre in Kochi. The mail said that I’ll get the result on November 9. Hopefully
I also took it….but got no mails from them…no clarification about being withheld or cancelled…
But guyz give me a suggestion. If my results are cancelled for any reason, can I seat for another ielts exam ????
Please response
Hi Nahid,
As far as I understand from my concersation with BC, we can resit if results are cancelled-there is no clause on resitting.
However, you may still recheck with them.
Hey marjan! where did u take your test from. I too have my IELTS result for 19th of November withheld!
Well i m feeling more tensed after reading all the comments. I gave my test on 5th of nov it was life skills A1 test n i m still waiting for the result. They said it was a technical issue. But someone said tht it was due to the a lil bit help you provided to the girl sit next to u. Although i did not help anyone .i just said to the examiner tht this girl is not getting what you are saying, just say in that language which she understands 🙁
You are able to write to IELTS and explain why situation which you think they should know about. This is explained in the email they sent you.
can i ask what i will write in the supporting information that they want me to send to them? they also send an email that i need to write a supporting information.
Saman where u gave your result I also gave my result on 5th of Nov but didn’t get my result Nd BC send a mail that your results are being withheld.
Hi everyone,
My result was delay which was attempted on 29 of October 2016. Is there anyone who has to face with same scenario?
Hi I have same scenario appeared on 29 Oct 2016. I am waiting too
Hi waji
From where u attempted IELTS ? Did u called them? And what they said?
hi,
I’m facing same scenario. It’s very disappointing because two of my friends who took the exam same as my schedule dated 29th October got their results already.
We paid for that and at the same time, they were so strict during the exams, i wonder why they are treating this like a heavy crime that needs to be investigated. The main problem is that I am travelling to my country for a month and the agency is waiting for the test results before they can proceed with my application in Canada. It’s so frustrating that they don’t even apologize for the delay.
Hi Rhowrna
Did u called them? Every third or forth day I keep calling them but unfortunately frustrating. From where u appeared for IELTS?
I just got message about my result and told i can collect on 10th of December.. hope all of us who are being delayed will get before this end of year. Godbless
Hi Magnolia, when did you write the exam…i mean your exam date??
Hi Magnolia
What was the date of ur test?and from where u appeared?
I took exam last oct.29 in Sharjah univ. 1 month waiting is not a joke… Thank God it was finally released
Hi, same here. I gave GT from Mumbai on 29th oct and ny results are withhled. What I’m worried about is-is the quality check a genuine random checking or is there any other reason behind selecting candidates.
Please let the wider forum know as soon as anyone gets 29th oct results.
May Peace Prevail.
Hi Kits any update on your result ?? I am still waiting…my next update is on 16th Dec.
Hi,
No. I have also been given the date of 16th Dec
Hello Liz !!!
I am posting this for the third time.
I had appeared IELTS Exam on 27th August 2016 here in Kathmandu, Nepal. THE RESULTS ARE NOT OUT YET !!!
Now, it’s just a week away to complete 3 months of shameful scenario created by BC.
I had contacted to BC-UK office-asked me to wait. How long is the wait? I could complete a short term course/License Exam/my study preparation etc.
It’s pathetic and hard to wait.
Any words from you Ms. Liz?
Regards.
As this page explains, there is no time limit for waiting. IELTS have not set a limit. You can see that some students are waiting months and others just a few weeks. It’s a dreadful situation but until IELTS change their procedures, there’s not much to be done.
Hey Birendra!
Did British Council mentioned any probable time in your email? For example 3-4 weeks in minimum….
I took the exam several times
The first one on the 2nd of April and the results we’re withheld, but I got my score two months later
After that, I took the IELTS several times and the last one was on the 5th of November and again results we’re withheld
How can they investigate me twice?
I’m really sick of that
Hi. I took The test on 5th november. Do you got The results ?
No
I said they pit me under investigation again
This is the second time
I had also given the test on November 5 at Bangalore. they have said that the result is withheld till the 2nd of December
Hi Joseph
Did you get your results?
My result was also kept hold back in September but I got it after two weeks. I have also seen some of my friend getting result after 4 months. So don’t panic, soon or late you will get it. 🙂
Same here, also took it on 5th November and it is withheld
Do any one get result after 3 months of investigation ?
I gave my exam on 29th Oct….instead of result received a msg saying…your results are still under process and will not be released today i.e. 11th Nov. We are working on releasing them to you at the earliest and will update you on the status of your result by 4pm on 18th Nov. We regret the inconvenience and delay in releasing your results. Regards BC. Received this SMS on 11th Nov at 11.30am.
Later at 1.30pm received a mail saying….As part of quality control procedures designed to protect integrity and security of IELTS test, test results are routinely analysed. Bla bla bla…plz accept our apologies for the delay…next update on 18th Nov.
Which one to believe?? N do they gonna release the result on 18th Nov or just prolong…quite worried.
I’m also facing the same problem. I had given the exam on 8th October and a result is still under process. And if I won’t receive my results by tomorrow then I will miss my intake.
No result yet …
what the updates
you have javed
Next update on my result is on 9th Nov….Tarik par Tarik….thats it.
did you get your result ?
Did anyone of you get your result? Is it any use going to the British council office and talking with them?
Next update on my result now moved to 16th Dec…God save me.
I took one on 5 Nov and I got email today saying my results are under investigation. I SE this is happening to many people. I can’t help thinking it could be that they are short staffed or disfunctional and use this as excuse of delay. Just to be clear, I had no need to cheat for such an easy exam and I did not cheat.
I took it on 5 Nov and I haven’t got my score nor recieved an email.wtf!!!
hi. did you get the results ? where did you take the exam ?
I took one at University of Ulster St James’ House on 5 Nov. I got standard email saying yours is under investigation.
Hi. did you receive your result or any update?
Hi have you got your result? I am still waiting attempted on 29 Oct 2016. Kindly update me if you have any information
I just received my result last november 10 and i didnt achieved my desired score 🙁 L6R6.5W6.5S6.5, but i was suprised that i got sms the following day informing me to disregard the previous result and under investigation. Is there any chance that BC will re evaluate my score or for security purposes only? i dont wanna wait to think that i already failed.
Did your score changed?
Took my test on the 29th of October, and the results were supposed to have come out today. Unfortunately, it didn’t. I’ve been so stressed and I feel like I’m about to have a nervous breakdown, but I’m hanging in there. I just hate feeling this way. The whole waiting thing is pure torture! For those who agree, raise your hands! 🤗😜
I have same problem but the concern authorities are not bothering about that,,,,,,,,i don’t understand why are they playing with future of childs
I have the same issue. Gave my test on 29th October with results due today. Nothing. Not even an email 😳😳😳😳🇲🇽
mack whether u have any sort of mail……….
Hi. did you receive any update?
Guys any updates about result of GT exam on 29 Oct 2016. I am also waiting
Hi Even i took exam on same date at Al Ain University of Science and Technology and my results are under investigation.
I know i need to wait and be patient but question is how much time i have wait?
Got stuck because of this.
Nikhil Chauhan
Did u receive ur result? Same I have to face.
Was it in Al Ain ??? because same thing has happen with me also. I have called BC they said it will take 2 wks more.
I have the same problem . I had an exam on 29-Oct-2016.
Have the same issue. I gave my test on 29th oct and received an email that my result is being investigated and have to write a template to support my test band scores!
should i mention how i prepared myself for an Ielts test about all 4 components?
this is really disgusting to received such an email and have to wait, how long no one knows!
I Took the test too on the 29 Oct 2016, Al Nahda Boys school Abu Dhabi. My result too is withheld. What a chaos? Due to lack of expertise / experience of the exam centre invigilators…. I am sure the papers might have got mixed up. Will the money be refunded or will I be allowed to take a retest at no additional charges?
I made a terrible mistake in the reading test, instead of writing Yes/ No, I wrote True/ False. Am expecting 7, can this singular mistake drastically reduce my score as I’ve been worried ever since.
This would be considered an error. Anyway, fingers crossed you can still hit band 7!
hello Liz, I want to thank you for your encouragement when I was depressed concerning the mistake I made in my reading test, I did promise that I’ll post my result here when it comes out, it was released today and am so thrilled that I hit my required band score in all the four components.
They are as follows:
Speaking 7.0
Listening 8.0
reading 7.0
Writing 8.0
Overall band score 7.5
God bless you Liz
Very well done! Getting band 8 in writing is truly excellent 🙂
Thank you very much Liz, I’ll post my result as soon as its released.
Hi liz,
I gave ielts test on 24 september 2016 and got my result on time but after one month i got an email that my result has cancelled due to irregularities.I am very woried, could you please tell me what is the meaning of this? Do i need to appear again in exam.I am looking forward for your reply.
You should contact your local test center and verify what they mean exactly before you make decisions.
Hi Liz,
same situation with me i received my result card and exact after 20 days i received a horrible email however, my result still available online. L 6.0, R 6.0, W 6.0, S 6.5. i am really worry about this. i don’t know what to do.
Dear Candidate,
Re: Notification of cancellation of result
We refer to the investigation into your IELTS test result of 25 March 2017
Strict quality control procedures are in place to protect the integrity and security of the IELTS test. As a result of these procedures, your test result of the 25 March 2017 came under scrutiny and has been investigated.
The IELTS application form which you signed states:
-I understand that the IELTS Test Partners reserve the right to withhold test results temporarily or permanently, if they consider those results to be unreliable for reasons of suspected malpractice or any other irregularity in the test process.
– I understand that if I am suspected of engaging in any form of malpractice, or do anything that might damage the integrity and security of IELTS, I may not receive a test result, and my test fee will not be refunded.
– I understand that if any other person attempts to take the IELTS test in my place, both I and such person will be liable to prosecution.
– I understand that details of any malpractice (including evidence of suspected malpractice) that has been established, is suspected, or is being formally investigated, may be provided to Recognising Organisations, including visa processing authorities and appropriate regulatory authorities.
The following actions have been taken:
– Your result has been cancelled. Recognising Organisations will be able to view this outcome online.
– A report has been made to the IELTS Test Partners
Any questions relating to your cancelled results should be forwarded to info@britishcouncil.org.pk
If you wish to appeal against this decision our Appeals Procedure can be found at
http://www.cambridgeenglish.org/help/enquiries-and-appeals/
Yours sincerely
IELTS Investigations Team
i did my IELTS exam January and since then being trying to check for the result but unsuccessful. is it still valid or not and how can i get the result please because the site for checking result is for new exams
You need to contact your local test center where you took the test. Your results are valid for 2 years. Good luck!
You need to contact your local test center where you took the test. Your results are valid for 2 years. Good luck!
I did mine in 24th of September and i got nothing not even my result i even e-mail them but still no reply
I received my 24 September 2016 results from IDP last Friday, but my husband did not receive his.. Liz, is that normal given that we both took the exam on the same day? Has anyone else who took their exam via IDP UAE not received their results yet?
All your assistance is highly appreciated.
AR
I did, but i received last week, did he receive any sms or email to acknowledge the status?
Nope nothing. He received that first initial email stating that the results were under investigation but no updates after that while mine already got released!!
Thanks Liz….
Dear I have same issue
3rd December 2016 academic Ielts
Due to some unknow reason my result has been held
I don’t know why
I realize that they just generate revenue
Rather than assessment of language
Hi Tayyab,
well i think we need to wait till what they mention in the email. I do not know what will be the update, its a bit frustrating but nothing in our hand. And by the way where did you attempt the exam? was it GT or AC?
Best of luck…
Hi Aryan,
I took exam in the UAE via BC. It was GT. Best of luck to you too.
Thanks
i have taken ielts exam bc 13 aug . i have not got my result yet. after a week they send me an email that i will get an update about my result next week . what to do now? will i get my result not?
i think you need to wait until they released the result, nothing we can do at this stage. However, i have the same issue, i attempt on 24th sept but haven’t get my result too….
I am also facing the same prm. I had atttent the exam under IDP in UAE on Sep 24th . Last day I got a mail from IDP with some template letter , which I have to hand written and to be send back to them for some varification purpouse .Actaually I am in very much need of my result this month itself . I dont know when my result will come. I am planning to take another exam under BC . Any of you friends have any idea when they will publish the result for Sep 24 th exam ?
Hi George,
i had the same issue, i took exam on 24th sep in UAE and got the email on the day of result that my result is withheld due to the security check. but received a text message from BC that they will update me on 13th October so i am still waiting for tomorrow so let see. Hope for the best !!!!!!!!!
Hai Aryan do you got any updates from BC ?
Hey Liz! I’m Ammy from India.
I appeared for the IELTS exam held on 24th of sept. and I didn’t get the result! I did an excellent job in the Listening Section and a slightly lower performane in the reading test(atleast I think so) , but couldn’t perform upto my abilities in the Writing part, which was due to an injury caused by a sharp pencil to my finger which led to further stress and Therefore a poor performance, to add to it my result is being withheld and I got the following E-mail from IDP, What should I do?
Dear Anmol Ashish Singh Maan,
Notification of Investigation of IELTS Test Result
We refer to your IELTS test of 24th September, 2016.
Strict quality control procedures are in place to protect the integrity and security of the IELTS test. As part of these procedures, test results are routinely analyzed by the IELTS Test Partners before they are issued to candidates.
As a result of these procedures, your test scores for the 24th September, 2016 have come under scrutiny and are being investigated. Your results are being withheld while this investigation is being conducted. Please note that all investigations are conducted without prejudice by the IELTS Test Partners.
The declaration on the IELTS application form that you agreed to includes the following statement: ‘I understand that my results may not be issued 13 days after the test if any of the IELTS Test Partners deem it necessary to review any matter associated with my test’
Should you wish to offer any information that may support your test performance on 24th September, 2016, please send a scanned handwritten statement to verification.ielts@idp.com within 14 days of the date of this letter. A template has been provided with this letter for you to use. Your statement must be written in English in your own handwriting and signed by you.
Any correspondence received after 14 days will not be considered.
IELTS TEST CANDIDATE STATEMENT
Instructions:
Complete the requested details.
Please provide any information which may support your test scores. Please feel free to write as much as you would like, you are not restricted to one page.
Email the form to verification.ielts@idp.com
Your Name
Centre Number
Candidate Number
ID Document Number
Current Address
Email
Date of birth
Signed:
Date:
Regards,
TEAM IDP IELTS
WHAT SHOULD I DO? ANY SUGGESTIONS?
Usually the tests are withheld for quality checking purposes. However, sometimes they are withheld if IELTS suspect cheating. This doesn’t mean that they suspect you. However, they are giving you a chance to email them if you wish to add any information about your test which might be useful to them when checking the results again. If you think there is a big difference between your score in different parts of the test, you might want to email them and explain about the accident with your pencil sharpener in the writing test which caused you to struggle. You decide if you want to inform them of that or just wait for the results to come out. Let me know what happens. Also contact your IELTS test center if you want more advice.
Hello miss lizz
I recieved an email that my result is withheld because it is under invistigation. I called british council and they told my this is just for quality check and it is not related to your score. I just wonder if they doubt that there is a malpractice will they compare our result to previous result or will they see the difference in 2 section performance , it is a fact that sometimes candidate get for example 7.5 in reading and 5 in speaking , I think this is not fair to doubt the candidate was cheating by looking for his score , except if there is a similar pattern in writing between 2 candidates . Please miss reply to me as soon as possible because I am really so afraid . I did very well in reading and listening but I was stressful when I did speaking and I did some interruption , I am really worried about what is going on ???!!!!!!!
As I explained on this page, quality checks are the most common reason for delayed results and you have agreed to allow this by signing the application form.
Hi All,
I had my exam on 24th September 2016 and got an email that my result has been withheld, however, today i receive a text message from BC that they will update me about my result on 13th October which is after 2 day.
Is there anyone else who took exam on 24th Sep and get any update?
Regards,
Hi Aryan
I received same message from British Council.
Recieved the same msge
I had given on 15 september but still no response…..
I have received the same email that results are under investigation but until now didnt get any text message or update😔
Hi Rachel,
if you have got text message to wait until 13th October same as me so please wait you might get any update by tomorrow as i am waiting too. Cross the fingers and hope for the best.
Best of Luck….
Thanks Aryan!please let me know if you get yours tomorrow😀 Godbless!
Got the result today. Overall 7.5.
Hi Rachelle,
yes i have got my result today morning as follow:
L 7.5
R 7.5
S 7
W 7
and yours?
i was aiming to have 8 in each but could not get it 🙁
Yes, i got mine, too just today. I was aiming to get 7 in all band score but here are the results…
Listening 8
Reading 6.5
Writing 7
Speaking 7
Thanks
All the best Aryan!😀
Hi Everyone,
I have got my 24th Sep exam withheld result today, but little disappointed about my scores.
L 7.5
R 7.5
W 7
S 7
i was aiming to get 8 in L and 8 in R. Do you think shell i go for recheck.
Thanks Liz, your blogs and videos really helps. I always recommend to my friends to visit your blogs to improve the IELTS skills.
Good luck to everybody
It’s rare that listening and reading scores change with remarking. Those scores are calculated on right or wrong answers, not examiner interpretation. However, you must decide for yourself what you wish to do.
Hi Aryan,
Did you get yours? I still didnt get mine,unfortunately😔
Hi Ammy!i also took it on 24th of Sep and got the same email 😩 What to do now?
Hey Rachelle! did they ask you to give a writing sample as it was in my case?
Hey liz
I am Anmol
Today was my result but i did not get my online result as well i did not recieve any email then ,what is this ?
Thanks
Hey Liz,
I was supposed to get my results on 7 October 2016. I have received an email confirming that my results are delayed and I have to wait for 13 days. Why is this so?
Please read the above page which explains it all.
Halo my friends results already came today bt mine is not published what should I do
Contact your IELTS test center and also check your emails – including the spam folder.
same case
Ielts test centre said me to wait for next 24 – 48 hours and i did not recieve any email too.
plz help ! what i do?
Thanks
I appeared in ielts exam on 24th September from idp but still not get my result through online and not get any email from them.I tried to contract with Idp but number seems unreachable.what can I do now?
Hi There,
i have the same issue, i have appeared in ILETS on 24th Sep 2016 and suppose to get my result today or tomorrow but get an email which says that, My result has been withheld, and even they have not mention any date to release my test.
Please help why is that and how long will it take.
Regards,
Aryan
Where was your test centre?
Hey,
I appeared on September 24 as well and got this email tonight. I’m imagining all kinds of mishaps. This is beyond frustrating. I cannot even pinpoint any criteria for the investigation. Some people whose results were withheld had all 4 bands between 8-9. So it is not always the case that for a difference of more than 2 bands in any two components, they reevaluate the test. This waiting sucks and I don’t even know how long it will take.
Hei aryan evn i am unable to opn my results and i did not receive any message.. theri might b any problem vit the site
I also appeared in IElTS 24 sep and received similar email. I hope they will complete quality control analysing with in a week
Hello brother
Same here
I talked with IDP but they said that their is no expected date ,you have to wait .
I gave my exam in Ahmadabad.
You ?
Hey Liz,
My results in withheld and I have to apply for my University soon. is there anything to do?
Please mention it, I am really upset 🙁
As I explained with all the detail on this page. There is nothing you can do. You have signed an agreement with IELTS which allows them to withhold your results. It is a shame but you must wait.
Hello Liz,
I have given ielts on 15th September in Baroda,India. My result was to be declared on 27 th september, but on 27th I have got a message and an email from BC stating that my result is withheld due to third party quality checking audit.
When I called the BC, the spokesperson informed that the udate regarding result will be provided by 4 pm on 7 Oct.
Did you recieve any update today?
Hi Ashim,
i didnt receive any update, i dont know when they going to release my result. What about you?
Any one got pending result of 30 july in India ..
Mine is still penping, I do not what should i do ?
Yes I have my results pending from 16th July. Don’t know what to do as well.
Did anyone receive 27th August delayed results?
Yes I was able to preview yesterday
Mine also postponed to 23rd..but till now no response… What to do…
Hi, Liz ,
My IELTS exam was on 27th Aug 2016 and my result declared on 9th Sep but it was postponed by 16Sep. And there was a message from british council that it is under processed.I m quite worried about my result.Plz help me out about it.
Same is the case with me.
BC-Nepal has asked me to wait for 16th of September. Lets hope
Did you Get your results?
I am also from Nepal and My result is also delayed.
I had given ilets on 15 sep 2016…The result was today…But it told me that its gonna be delayed…How much i have to wait now?..From Nepal..
mine was also in Sep 15! Which Centre??
Yeti Party Palace,Basundhara…Yours?
I am worried if I lose marks on re-evaluation as BC-Nepal said me that my papers are sent elsewhere for re-evaluation.
I had telephonic call yesterday. They have asked me to wait for next two weeks.
Hope to get each band 7 at least.
Regards,
9843583364
Mine was also on Yeti Party Palace. Where did you get the number from Birendra?
You had telephonic call to BC Nepal or main BC….Where are you from?….I am from Kathmandu…..I have contacted BC Nepal through Facebook and they told me generally it takes 3-4 weeks minimum…I was aiming to apply for November intake…Which is now gone…
What information did they provide you? My results were delayed as well. They told me I ve to wait till 7th to get an update.
Still no response from BC-Nepal, they say they can do nothing except consoling us to wait.
So pathetic!!!
Do anyone know what really happens when the results are on hold?
How the marking system goes through? Any changes in the new marks?
Regards,
Birendra Mahat.
They only said it will take 3-4 Weeks in minimum.. As per you did they meant to say 7th Oct or November? Please do forward any updates 🙂
They only to wait for minimum of 3-4 weeks..How did you contact BC and who told you to wait till 7 ?? Please do forward any updates 🙂
Today I got the hold result of 15 september…I recieve Overall 6 band…Got 7 in listening and 6.5 in reading but got only 5.5 in both speaking and writing which was kind of a bummer…
is your result declared or still posponted
Haven’t got my result declared yet for the test date 20th august . I had some headphone problems in the beginning and they had to switch the headphones in middle of test. So, complained to idp. They said theyhave forwarded complaint to test centre. Test centre gave me option for free resit. But no result has been declared for my original test. No email from idp that its been withheld. So i emailed them and person who replied said result is with varification department. I emailed that department as well but no reply. Its been about a month now and i decided to take the option from test centre for resit. No i am wondering would i ever get my result ? By choosing to resit did i do any mistake ? Would it cause hindrance in releasing old test result ?? Does any one has experience in scenario like this ??? Thanks
It won’t hinder the release of your results. If you take the test again, you will end up with two sets of results from two tests – this means you can choose which set of results to use for your future.
My 4 aug result is not come I got e mail that ur result is in investigation
Is the result come after investigation
I m very frustrated from idp they are playing with future of students
Shall I ask my result from idp by legal proceeding
Sugest me mam what I would do
The information contained in this page explains that you signed the application form. In the form, you have agreed that IELTS might delay your results. You have agreed to this and therefore you must wait. Please read the page above again so you understand what it happening.
hello brother same case here.am still waiting for my result.many of my friends got there result after the 22 days.there is no updation regarding my result..please inform me if you recieve any updation…!!
karamsialka5@gmail.com
8146534709 (Whatsapp)
Today my result is canceled
mera result v cancel krta i also got msg what is this yr…
Hi Harleen
My wife got an email her result is also cancelled …
I am not sure if we can retake test or should we need to wait ??
Where had you given the test..?? Did they give you any reason of cancellation…??? if yes, what is the reason…??
Hey Liz, am so worried and wish you can help clarify things for me. My exam was on 27th August and was supposed to be out now, but while checking for my result preview am told “no candidate result found” pls what does this statement mean. This is my first time taking ielts
You need to contact your IELTS test center to ask them. Also check your emails and spam folder to see if your results have been delayed.
Hi Liz, I’ve been checking my emails several times including the spam but nothing about ielts result. I really need the result for my nursing profession, can’t practice without it. I hope it comes out good. British council seems to be misleading the candidates.
As this page explains, IELTS have the right to withhold the results for quality control purposes. You agreed to this when you signed the application form. It is unfortunate for students and it would be better if they made it clear when the results would be released. However, as you have had no email, I suggest you contact your test center and check.
Thanks alot for your prompt reply. Contacted the center and was told it will be released before the end of the week.
That’s good news. Just a few days to wait. I’ll keep my fingers crossed for you 🙂
It’s the end of the week and nothing yet. This sis absolutely frustrating :-[:-\
I should have taken tofel
Had my exam on 4 August. Finally got my results, which had been withheld so far. L-9, R-8, W-8.5, S-7.5. Overall-8.5.
While I am pretty satisfied with this, I can’t help but think that something’s off with my Reading scores as I was sure that I hadn’t made a single mistake in this section. Should I go for a re-evaluation? What’s stopping me from doing so is the fact that even if my Reading score is upgraded to a 9, it won’t make any difference to my overall score.
I would be really thankful if you could advise me on this matter.
Thanks for sharing 🙂 It’s unlikely your reading score will change with a remark, although never impossible. Scores are based on correct or incorrect answers rather than examiner interpretation for reading so mistakes are very rare.
Hi Bilal,
I was expecting 39-40 in Listening and 38-40 in Reading, I got 9 in Listening but ended up with only 7.5 in Reading.
Took IELTS on Aug 4, Bangalore (BC).
Scores: L-9, R-7.5, S-8, W-7
Overall: 8
Very well done! 9 in listening is excellent. Your reading is still a strong score even if it is below what you were expecting.
Hello Liz,
I got my withheld result yesterday. Got 8.5 8 6.5 7.5, overall 7.5. I’m disappointed with the writing score. I expected atleast 7.5. I would like to give for a revaluation. Just wanted to know if withheld results means it’s revaluated and sent and it won’t make a difference if I request for another reval?
Thanks
In this case, I am not sure. Contact your test center and ask for their advice.
Hello Liz !!!
I am extremely worried as my results are on hold!
The rest date was on 27th August.
I need each band 7 at least for my further study/license examination.
The test went very good indeed.As per my attempt I expect L-8.5; R-8.5; W-7.5; S-7.
As because the results are on hold, I am worried of losing my scores.
I did indent but did not leave a line at each paragraphs in writing sections. The word count are at par.
Please help me out.
Regards.
You must wait for your results. You don’t lose marks for indenting. As long as your paragraphs are clear, it’s fine. Just be patient and wait for your results.
Hi there .i had given my exam on 27 aug 2016 and the result is still withold ..but my friends result is declared ..i am really in a delima wat to do
Seems like they’ve got issues with the result of 27th August, I pray it’s a perfect score for us
Hi chinny .where was your test centre…was it idp or bc
My ielts as ain’t Greenville south Carolina
i took exam in riyadh 30 july and still waiting for result IDP.
@yara what is your result any diffrence of 2 point in 2 modules.
Just got the results for the IDP IELTS test I wrote on 4th Aug, my score is L-9,R-9,S-8.5 and W-7.
Your videos were very helpful in my preparation. Thank you Liz. God bless.
When I received an email from IDP saying that my results were withheld, I was anxious, but seeing posts of others who were in a similar situation helped me keep my cool.
I hope that all withheld results would be released soon.
Very well done indeed!!! Thanks for sharing your results! It can be a stressful time waiting for results that have been delayed. It’s great to see your wait was worth it 🙂
FINALLY. Just got the provisional results of IELTS UKVI held on 4th August IDP Mumbai
Burrrraaaahhhhh. ‘…. Today i got the withheld result of my 4th august idp exam…. 8.5 in listening and reading 6.5 in speaking and writing 7.5 overall…. Thankyou very much liz mam your resources are very helpfull 🙂
A great score!! Well done 🙂
Today got my result for 16 July 2016. Listening 9 Reading 7 Writing 6.5 Speaking 6.5
Well done
Hi,
Any update on 30 July result ?
Got my withheld aug 4 GT IDPresult today
Overall 7
L 8
S 7
R W 6.5
Hi
any update on August 4th results??
got the result today. extremely disappointed. LSRW. 8.5 7 7.5 7.5 7.5 OVERALL.
Navdeep Singh bro this is your first attempt ??
please contact here 8146534709
Finally got my online results today..
Scores L-9, S-8, R-7.5, W-7..
Overall Score – 8
Took exam on Aug 4th, Bangalore (BC)
Well done! 🙂
Got 4th Aug withheld results today provisionally via SMS…. has anyone also got an email from IDP on results?
My test was in 4 august but my result is held still now plz tell me when it will be get me because January batch will be late if result will not came in few days
My results cancelled today i got mail from idp. I gave exam on 14 july
For what reason ??
No reason mentioned. Investigation team decided to hold my result permanently
Hi Navi,
In such situation you can take ielts exam again.
Hello navi, where had you given…??
Hello navi, where had you given the test..?? Did you get any reason for the cancellation…???
No i gave in Amritsar
They haven’t given any reason to me about this
What you will do for…??? did you ask to IDP centre ..?? why they did that…???
So happened with me bro…didn’t give me any reason
So what will you do now?
Can I get your contact number…??? wants to talk you about this…??
have you got your result bro ..am also waiting for my 4 aug result !!
Same here. Saying I’ve performed some Malpractices. What should I do next? This is so unfair. How can they accuse something like that without any reason.
Where had you given the exam..??
hey cn u send me the screenshot..actuly my result is also pending ..i gave it on 4th aug..m so worried that wats the reason..result is coming soon(this is the status of my result)..plz reply
i have not got any sms today regarding updates..sad…
hey liz yesterday i got my provisional result from ieltsessential.com and i am very disappointed from my result i want to know provisional result is the final result or it vary sometime reply
See this page: http://takeielts.britishcouncil.org/find-out-about-results/preview-your-results
i registered with idp
Baljeet you had your exam on which date?
Hello
Is there anyone who wrote the exam on 16th july in Riyadh and still hasnt receieved the result ?
I am here but in Dammam.
U wrote it on 16th july??Did u get the result??
Yes, on 16th July with IDP.
No, I didn’t get the results yet.
I am trying to call the british council from last two days and its saying invalid number
Any updatess about 16 july result when it will come…
I got the results today
Test Date, Test Center, BC/IDP?
16th July with IDP in Dammam, Saudi Arabia.
and what is result kindly
Hello
Did anyone received their results of Aug 4th .idp.??If no when could we expect the results.Seriously panicked :-(!!!
hi,
I have also written 4 aug ielts idp exam bit did not get my result yet. . please anyone tell wn result will b declared. . seriously worried alot. . career also at stake becoz of delay. . 🙁
i got my 4th august provisinl result yesterday
hii…
did u get any email frst nd dn online provisional result
nd from where u get ur result ??? by logging in to ur ilets idp india website??? or by some other means??
where you got that? i your candidate section area?
how do you get a provisional result? can you ask for it?
baljeet bro have u recieved SMS on your mobile on 27th august saying that your result will be declared on 28th august or u have got an e-mail ?
Hello,
I wrote exam on aug 4,2016.
It was withheld. I did not get my result. Plz help me.
What is provisional result?
I took the test on 04 Aug 16 (BC) @ Pune
Just now got another sms – next update on 09 Sep now
Results still under quality control!!!
Just thought whether its a strategy to induce more ppl to retake the test in view of deadlines… Good money making
It clearly seems to be the strategy. Otherwise why would the results, which are supposed to announced in 13 days take more than 30 days. Crooks
In the same boat here. Took IELTS on Aug 4th BC in Bangalore. Got SMS on Aug 17th pushing next update to Aug 26th. Then again got SMS on Aug 26th pushing next update to Sep 2nd. Again, got SMS on Sep 2nd pushing next update to Sep 9th. It obviously looks crappy. Can’t believe these guys are still around in the market after delaying results for about 75% of the test takers!
I gave my test on 04 August, British Council, Hyderabad. My result is withheld. First got a date of 26’th Aug, next 2’nd Sep, and now 9’th Sep. They are pushing the dates by 7 days for every update. We cant take re-exam for IELTS because, since our previous result is withheld there is a chancing of withhelding the new result also, so don’t fall into that trap. Yes it happened for candidates last year. I lost hope on this crooks, already missed some deadlines, cant take it anymore. Taking TOEFL on 17’th Sep.
at least you are all getting updates on future updates ! here I took the test on 4th August @ Pune and am yet to receive any update …. so you are all in a better boat!!
Dont worry. If you took the test from British Council and want updates, type RESULT space CANDIDATE NUMBER space PASSPORT NUMBER and send it to 928 989 2898. After sending you will get a message saying that “no details found” etc etc but don’t worry you will get the updates from nowonwards
What about IDP? Do you have any idea??
i took ielts exam on 4th August via idp moga but still i don’t receive any update regarding result have anybody took exam with idp
I took my test on 4aug in hyderabad. Today I get a post saying my results are withheld permanently. What nonsense.
Hey
I’m also on the same boat. I gave my exam in Chandigarh on 4 aug and didn’t get my result yet. However, I emailed idp but haven’t heard anything back from them . Worried.!
I also gave my exam in Chandigarh. Received a message in evening that the results are available online now. R – 9, W -7, L – 8.5 , S – 8.5
Hi Rahul,
do you have the same withheld result issue? if yes, after how long you get your result.
I also not received yet
anyone who got their withheld results from previous dates? like July 16th and july 30th??
We could feel little hopeful.:-(
Yes I got my jul 30th exam result on 23rd august.
Can you post your scores, so we get an idea of what to expect.
Havent got my result yet. Next update will be on 2nd Sept. Seems IELTS is a fraud system. Considering to take PTE this month if the result is not declared soon.
when was your exam?
when was your exam and which was idp or Bc
hey Mobil,
how to know that next update will b on 2 Sept. ?? have u appeared for 4 aug idp??
I took the IELTS on Aug 4th from Bangalore through British Council..yet to receive my results..Today got an SMS stating next update would be on Sept 9th..
I have same issue it’s so frustrating
is u have any idea of band score
Hi Abhishek
I am also in the same situation
04 Aug , BC exam
I think we have to gather data on how many more candidates are like us , still awaiting result of 04 Aug
I think , its am absolute misconduct by BC and it requires some focussed bad publicity for BC in Indian media to awaken the BC
Anyone in touch with any journalists!!
there is an article had been written in (THE TIMES) 1 month ago …..It reported all miserable situation regarding this and writer considered this action from Cambridge as irresponsible to student they need their result to enroll for upcoming semester.
It is certainly a serious issue that IELTS withhold results without informing people when they will be released. The lack of communication from IELTS to ensure that candidates know when their results will be released is worrying. IELTS should adopt a fixed policy of how long results will be withheld so that students do not suffer as a consequence.
Very true. It’s very frustrating to type details on the online IELTS results page every day, and see the ‘No Results Found’ message. Also, yesterday they have updated the online results page to retain the results only for 29 days instead of 40 days after the test.
Hi abhishek. I’m on the same boat. Today I got a mail saying they have withheld my results permanently.
I had exam on 4th august .but still do not get my result I got 3 updates with delaying of my result but they said u willget next update on 9 sep. can I except my result?
hello brother same problem here.yet i have not recieve any update from idp and still am waiting for my result.please inform me if you recieved your result.please send me mail when got any update from idp!
My results cancelled for 14 july. Shame on idp they r playing with students. They will not give my result
Not yet received the results. Saying its withheld for further investigation. But that’s all misleading information. They aren’t understating that more we wait greater the problems for us.
Test date -Aug 04
Via – IDP
I too took a test on 4th August in Mumbai (IDP). On 17th August I received an email from there stating that some test scores have come under scrutiny and they’re being investigated. Also, some results are being withheld.
Its just unbelievable !
Has anyone got the result from 16th july? I still don’t have any update on my result nor my test center has any information.
No results till now…
no update until now; very frustrating.
Hello Ahmed, did you get any update on 16th July result?
Hi Saima, did you get any update on your 16th July result? I wrote it from AEO Karachi.
Hi, Samia,
Did you get any update on 16th July result? I wrote it from AEO Karachi.
No information or update on 16 july results. Its been more than a month now.
have you checked online to see if they are available, I didn’t get an email and just randomly found them there.
Hi.
Yes I did.
Hai I have received an email today stating that my result of 16 July will be posted to me tomorrow
Hey Nisha.
Can you tell me about your test center? I took my test from AEO Karachi, Pakistan.
Test centre is in uk
Dear Ahmad,
I also wrote it from AEO Karachi but unfortunately no result update as yet.
Me too. No updates for 16th July results.
Until now, around 42 days have passed already.
I took in Riyadh and no update yet.
Why you didn’t take it?
I had my exam in riyadh too and got it 2 weeks ago after 3 weeks of being held
30th July released as well from Reading, I didn’t get an email though and just logged in randomly once a week as I have been doing. I’m making a formal complaint about the test centre.
Also I find my score of 6.5 for writing off and if I didn’t have more pressing issues I would be asking for a re-mark.
Rob which center was yours. . I totally agree with your idea though. May I can share an info with you regarding this. Email me : charleslummy@gmail.com
I got July 30th result yesterday.I got an email first.then it was available on site.Overall 7
Hi. I took the exam on 30th July. Got email today to say results have been released and will be posted to address
Yep
I got email from them early in the morning. Extremely happy and proud with myself
Thank you Liz
Keep teaching and helping students changing their lives
Hi Anu
may I know hwere did you appeared for your test?
*where
My Center was in Ealing -London
In which country did you take your exam? Mine was on the 30th of July in Saudi Arabia and I did not receive my result yet. I also registered for another test on the 27th of August and I am afraid that they withheld it too. Thanks Lisa for your very helpful blog
Hi Tariq! I also took the exam on July 30 (jeddah, ksa) but received an email that my scores are withheld and until now no results yet. My scores was also released online and it disappeared after two days, so frustrating.
what was your score before Disappeared?
I had same case, I appeared in 30th of July (Riyadh) ,So far I do not got my result.
Hello Ramy
I got an overall band score of 7.5
All we can do now is to wait. Will update you once I received an email. BC or IDP?
Hello Tariq,
Did you receive your test results or not yet?
I am in the same boat with you. I took my test on July 30th, at Jeddah centre, KSA, and still no updates about the releasing date!!
Hello Omer,
Have you received your results yet?
Hi All
Anybody received any further infomation about IELTS results who appered on 30th July 2016. I have to submit my results at University by 31st August. I rang test center today, they haven’t received any infomation about the results which are on hold. This is so unproffessional.
Thanks
Cheena
I got email from my them that my result is available online and that I can collect my results tomorrow
Best of luck to you. I just got mine today. Hope you get it in time. I know it is soooo frustrating. Good luck x
I had taken ielts on 16 july 2016 from AEO Islamabad and i havent got any results. I contacted the office many times but they say they cant tell me when will i get results and they don’t know the reasons of delay.
I feel like AEO Is fraudulent organisation collecting fees from students and not giving results.
I got my well delayed IELTS (16th JULY) result yesterday, it was like this:
Listening 8.5
Reading 8
Writing 7.5
Speaking 7
I think, I did well in speaking. Please share your views if I should get my exam remarked. One thing which is holding me back is that my exam paper has already been under scrutiny. Chances of getting a raise are very slim.
The score is 8 overall.
That’s right. Your chances are not great that the score will increase on being remarked. Speaking is marked only on your range and accuracy of English language so have a think about the range of grammar you used and how accurate it was as well as how well you expanded all answers. Did you develop your talk? There are no questions in part 2, just suggestions to talk about and it’s your task to expand the talk in different directions.
My exam took place July 16th in Riyadh, saudi arabia and result has been withheld for more than 3 weeks.. Yesterday, August 21st my result was released..
I got 6.5.. It didn’t reach my expectations, anyway.
I got an email yesterday 23/7/16 as well saying that my 30th July result is out. And it will be posted the next day. I checked my result online and I didn’t get the marks I needed 🙁 my time has just been wasted waiting for a result that did not meet my expectation. If it was out on time I could have studied again and by now I would have already given another exam! What a shame!
Congrats .. I am still waiting for July 16th results in Saudi Arabia.
Dear All,
Any body got delayed result of IELTS 30th JULY 2016 and please any body have any idea how much roughly time to take to released 30 th july 2016 result coz my dead line to submit IELTS is 2 Sept 2016. Im much worried now.
I took the test on 30 July as well and my dead line is on 31st of August!! I just wanna scream and scold but what’s the point man…
what u mean deadline
what a strange question:)))
If one has applied for a university there is a date by which he or she must submit his/her result
July 30th result is out today
I took the exam on 30th of July. Still I have not got information. The test centre has offered to explain the situation via email to my chosen universities
We are all worried but nothing could be done
I have taken exam on 30th Aug and the result was with held. Now I got my result…
We are also waiting very impatiently for 30th July test results
!! Hopefully we will get results sooner rather than later! I have been trying to contact them but phone is just ringing……..
Hi Tania,
Me too waiting impatiently for 30th July test result!!!!
Pls do let me know if you came to know anything!
Thanks
Jose
i just want to file a complaint against them..first we give 25k for this useless test and then don’t get results on time ..
Today if given through Aeo 30th July
Hi
Today I have received email telling that my result will be available tomorrow.l took the exam in 16th July in Saudi Arabia. I wish all delayed results will be released soon.
Thanks for all of you.
Hey Liz,
By quality checks do they mean that they think we might have cheated and they want to recheck our paper. Nd if so on what grounds do they think so.. On what basis actually??
They might want to recheck the papers if they suspect cheating but mostly it is to check that they are happy with their testing system. They need to do quality checks.
So they pick students randomly?
I don’t know how they organise their quality checks. That is something IELTS has not explained to the public.
Hello I gave my ielts exam on 4th August but after 13 days I couldn’t get my result . Which is the main reason for this ? Can you tell me when my result out
which was your test idp or bc
idp
Idp
Where was your test center
Thankyou liz your an amazing and helpful teacher. 🙂
Hello Liz I gave my ielts exam on 4th August but after 13 days I couldn’t get my result . Which is the main reason for this ? Can you tell me when my result out
Please read the page – all information is provided above.
I also took test on 4th n still awaiting my result.Did u take IDP or BC?
IDP
Hi harjot have u received ur result.
I am still waiting.
I’m also waiting for result
IDP Mumbai – 4th August.
This might be one of the reason too.
https://www.quora.com/Why-is-my-IELTS-test-result-delayed
thank God got my result today. i called the bey ritish council yesterday but they told me that they do not know about expected result date. they did not send an email. directly send the result card by mail.
Lucky man!
What was your test date?
Hi anyone recieved test result of 30th july so far??
I still culdnt make out the exact reasons for this delay.
I haven’t received my IELTS result for 30 July test. I do check for the results several times a day due to which I am frustrated and despaired by now. Do anyone has latest updates on 30 July test results from BC or IDP ?
No, I don´t have my results neither. Maybe next week :/
me too!
I took the test on 30th of July 2016 and yet i did not receive anything. I’m worried.
Me too. Took the exam on same date. But no results yet. Its frustrating as we pay £150 for the exam which determine our future and they just with holding the results without even saying an estimated date. I thinks its really bad.
I haven’t even received results from 16 july yet…
Undue delay in results is putting everyone in pressure
16 July, IELTS result released. I got an Email from my exam centre today. They are sending my TRF, hopefully, I will receive it tomorrow. Best wishes to all whose results are withheld.
What’s your score ??
Helo did you get your result
What was your test centre number? I also appeared on 16th july test. Buh havent received any update yet.
Usman you appeared for ielts test from pakistan?
Dear all,
I got an e-mail from my test centre stating July 16 results will be released by this afternoon.
You got your result ?? What’s your score ??
HI
Any body whose test date is 30th july2016 and result is delayed. If any one whose result is delayed got the result kindly do tell me im dying to know
I took mine on 30th of July in UK at Guildford branch and mine has been withheld no news of yet when I might receive my result. Where did you take it?
Spoke with my test centre today. Unfortunately they don’t have information when the results will be released:-(
It’s up to British Council. I’m fed up calling them or writing emails and messages. They are like a parrots, answering the same question according to a template as a part of their training. So ridiculous situation
yup same here, i gave my ielts on 30 july 2016. I called the british council and they say results have been withheld by a team for quality control and you will be informed about the results through email or post soon.
Same here. I appeared in AEO on 30th of july, 2016… No update yet. Same reasons mentioned… 🙁
I haven’t known anyone so far who appeared in 30 July test and got their results. Is it that results of all candidates of 30 July are delayed ? Maybe they are in process of releasing results of test prior to 30 July and therefore our number has yet not come. The creator of heaven and hell knows better.
No one of my friend got her result after 13 days of exam dated 30th Aug. My test center said not everyone but quite a few candidates results are with held.
Appeared on the same date and still waiting for my result :/
hlo i gave my ielts exam on 4 august but after 13 days i couldn’t get my result even email relating to my result delay can u tell me when my result out ? am so disappointed today because of it.
Well I too am in the same quandry….just wondering Liz if it’s a random selection process to stop a few results or a common practice? I seem to see a deluge of comments from people who have or are facing the same issue….I was to get the result today but ended up getting an email from IELTS stating that my result has been withheld / delayed due to some discrepancies noticed in the exam. So the question is, when do we get the result?
Same with me, my test was on August 4th and I’ve been eagerly waiting for the results, very disappointing. Got an email from them informing that theyl release at the earliest. Seems nothing else we can do except wait for it or give another exam
Same here, I’m very disappointed.. 🙁
Hello I gave my ielts exam on 4th August but after 13 days I couldn’t get my result . Which is the main reason for this ? Can you tell me when my result out .
Dears,
Anybody has any updates regarding July 16 results??
I appeared IELTS on 30th July. I saw my result in online system and found that I had got 8 band. After one day I received Email from British Council saying that my result had been withheld. Now it is not even available on online system.
Really worried.
I wrote my IELTS on August 4th, results were supposed to be out by today (August 17th) noon. I just now received an SMS and an email stating my results would be delayed due to strict quality control procedures. Does this mean I have got pretty good scores? Logically, you wouldn’t want to recheck scores if it is an average or a low score. Just trying to be positive amidst the frustration!
I read online that the delay may be caused because a candidate has an enormous difference in the modules. For example 8 in reading but 5.5 in writing
Honestly, I do not believe that is the reason because I think it’s normal one to be good at reading but not so good at writing.
Anyway, they are playing with us in a bad way
Ok…so you got an SMS too….all I got was an email….if I may ask which centre did you appear from….I took mine at Pune.
I took the exam on 4th from Delhi centre. Didn’t get the result yet. Just the mail. Let me know when you get your result.
TIA
Hey, I have mine at delhi on 4th of thud month and yes the results are withheld with them…. seems like a nexus for extorting more money from candidates who are in hurry because some xyz reasons… have interacted with some more guys of facing the same issue. I guess we all should raise our voices using some medium or the other…. let’s make our voices counted… my twitter handle id bkumar2403, lets make them hear us….
Hello Suhail,
Same thing happened to me. I took the exam 30th of July, Jeddah KSA. Did you receive your results?
Thanks,
Anne
Hi Liz
I took IELTS academic on 14th of July in India and got my results just now (16th August). My scores are: L9, R 8.5, W 7, S 8. The whole credit for these scores goes to you, Ma’am. I prepared for Ielts by following your YouTube videos only. I am short of words to express my gratitude to you.Thank you so much Liz.
Nitika Sohi
That’s a great score! You should be proud of yourself. I’m glad my videos and blog helped 🙂
You’re a lovely teacher😊 Thanks Liz😊
Hi Nikita,
When your result was declared of 14th july 2016 examination and what was your test centre ? Do you got any message on 12th August that next update will be on 26th August or not.
Hello
16th August
Ludhiana,Punjab,India
No, didn’t get any message on 12th
Regarding 30 July Aeo ,Pak result will be announced today..!!!!
Hello nikita, how did you get your results?? By post or online???
Hi,
I got it through sms and email… got updated on my ielts account as well.
how did you get your result ? sms ? online? email?
did you get any update before releasing day ?
i got it through sms and email on 16th August.No update before the result day, I
got an sms and email around 3:00pm on 16th August.
hey !
I took the test on 30 July, and I got an email from British council that my result under investigation , but I checked the result from the website and it was available .
when I want to re-check it again , it wasn’t available !!
also, I received another email says my results still under investigation !!
How come ?
could this mean they will change my results or something ?
it’s really frustrating 🙁
Hi can I ask you what the score were when you checked online?
Huda, I feel so bad for you… I also took the test on 30th of July,and today they posted the results(10days delay). I had to check again on the website just to see if they are still there.
I am curious if the official results are the same as the one that you saw online. Let us know!
I did my exam on the 16th of July and still did not receive my results, for the amount of money we are paying to the British Council should have been able to get the results on time. Plus you are holding the results for every exam session for “quality control” so you really are not sure about the quality of the exam you are offering?! I did the IELTs 3 times few years ago back in my country and the results came out the date they told us.
I think we urgently need to raise our issue in British Broad Cast (BBC). Either they release our result or give us TRF number for admission in concerned universities.
Honestly feel like there should be something we can do. This is unfair on SO many candidates. By the looks of it, more than 40% of the test results get held up in EACH sitting.
I think we should raise an international level concern / petition regarding the incompetency of BC and IDP. They never bother about our emails or calls regarding the results. Some results are delayed while others are permanently cancelled. If they are unable to declare our results within specific time, then they should refund us our money so that we go for an alternate testing service. Furthermore, I advice all candidates who are seeking to appear in IELTS; BC or IDP, do not waste your money, as its most probable that your result will be withheld.
Unfortunately, there is no alternative. What other choice does candidates have but to use their services?
Yup,
Had my test on 30th July, tries previewing my results online on the 13th day and I couldn’t , and I didn’t recieve any email about delay. I would go to the BC office on Tuesday to see what the problem is.
Hi same with me I called mine. I did at Guildford uni and they said that they will be sending out emails today so if the centre you are going to is faraway I wouldn’t waste my time just give them a call instead. They said they are withholding for quality control and checks. Hope this information helps. And good luck to us hopefully we get good result 😎
I took the exam on 30th July too, you were said they are going to send out an email blast today? I do hope you are right and we get another estimation today but I really doubt so, given there are still people waiting for results since June. This is killing me really, my Uni has said that if my results have not been published by a certain deadline in early September I’m not going to study there this year.
Yes I know. Since Friday midnight I felt like I was having an anxiety attack, when I kept checking and checking like crazy and the result not showing. I even ask my husband to check from his mobile in case if it was my mobile phone error! I had ielts ‘thousand’ of times in the past but never had this issue before! So I was quite shaken up when the result did not showed up online. The person told me that it could be this week or next and let the word linger meaning it could be longer than next week. I was just speechless on the phone. But I did receive an email later on saying what’s happening but no fixed date of when it will be out for sure.
Hi guys,
I have the same problem. I had my exam on July 30th and I received an e-mail telling my that my results will be delayed!! I called the British Council and they didn’t tell me how long it will take to get my results. It’s so frustrating.
What are the reasons for this? How long does it usually take?
Thank you for the help.
Why my ielts account been locked out??
Contact your local IELTS test center or contact them online to find out.
Still waiting on the 16th July test I took in London – no update yet. I re-took the IELTS on 4th of August and I am really scared that that one is also going to be delayed. Need to apply for a work visa & I feel like I am going to miss out on an opportunity of a life-time because of this. Hopefully the 16th July one comes this week, it’s already been more than 2 weeks since the delay.
Kindly post here if you have received your 16th July results after they had been withheld. Positive signs as one user on here from Bangalore had his results released.
Hello jjkk,
I have also appeared on 16July and my result has been withheld.
I have call my IDP centre, they told me that may be there is update today.
lets wait and hope..
I am also awaiting for the result. I took my exam in birmingham last july 16 2016. I have sent them email and they said that if its more than 40 days, i need to wait until they notify me and post the result to me. I can still check online tho. However if its more than 40 days, i just have to wait til they post the result to me.
Any update, Bushra?
Not yet!
Yes even I took the test on 16 July 2016… Results are withheld.. Hope they come out soon
My test was on the 16 of July and when I try to see them they tell me ‘no results found’ is that normal? Or have I been erased ?
Hello,
I have the same problem. My test was on 30 July 2016 in Manchester and i dont have my results 🙁
I called the test centre and was basically told we don’t know why they’ve been withheld or how long it will be, then called the British council and they said they didn’t know and to call the test centre! Round in circles with no answer! All I did manage to get was that it’s pretty much a countrywide issue and hopefully we’ll have results in another 2 weeks, but that’s not guaranteed!
hi ,
i have the same problem. british council and my test centre in London – vicious circle. I’m so disappointed and furious though i know it is not personal but i take it as if it is. how is it possible to run security checks in the exam period???
Quality checks on their testing….what at mine and everyone else’s expense. I would presume that 13 days would be sufficient time to preform any checks.
The reading and listening require nothing to be validated, its a check box for crying out loud.
The writing is the only part of the test which requires any effort to mark.
A better approach would be to provide a deadline on when the quality or validation will be completed by. This clearly highlights a fault in their process which with the revenue they receive from this should be fixed.
Band 9 answer?
Nora
I COMPLETELY AGRRE WITH YOU ,2 WEEKS ARE MORE THAN ENOUGH TO CHECK THE EXAM.
MY FUTURE PLAN HAS BEEN RUINED BY THIS DELAY .I WILL NOT BE ABLE TO STUDY THIS YEAR AT UNIVERSITY ..WAISTING TIME,RUINED MY FUTURE PLANS ..THAT IS VERY FRUSTRATING …I M CRYING DAY AND NIGHT FOR LOSING ONE YEAR FOR JUST WAITING ILETS RESULTS .
Hi Rob.
Have you received your test result for 30/July/2016? I have not received it neither have I got amy correspondence from test centre or BC .
BW
I appeared Ielts test on 30/07/2016, My results are put on hold. i have to submit my results by the end o f August in University in order to secure the place. I have been offered conditional offer for Masters programm which I accepted from Uni. This is so dissaponiting. If results are delayed I might loose my place at Uni.
THE SAME IS THE CASE WITH ME!!! I too appeared on the same date and my result has been delayed. If I don’t get it soon I won’t be able to get admission in college. 🙁
I hope that you get your results before the deadline. I am waiting for my result of 16 July until now and I also afraid that I will miss the deadline of the conditional offer that I got.
I am also waiting eagerly for my 16th July results. I had taken my test in the UK , canterbury and expected the result on29th of July. It is quite disappointing . At least they could announce the dates of releasing withheld results. This is ridiculous. They are torturing us emotionally. I know nothing could be done, only thing is to wait. Friends, if you guys have any updates regarding the results , please let me know.
Exam results from 30th July in the UK taken at Reading have been withheld, at least mine anyway. The team on the day did advise that a lot of papers are being audited now, however a few months to get the result is ridiculous.
Personally I can’t believe that part of the advise is to re-take as that might be quicker. As students we have all paid a fairly large sum of money and the reading/listening doesn’t require any complex marking.
At approx £6000 per session I think I should start my own “official” test up.
hi
my results too are withheld. I appeared on 30th July.
The ones from Canterbury are being withheld too – with no explanation. Have you been given any details as I can’t seem to get hold of anyone to answer my questions?
Thanks,
Louise
Hi,
Anyone got their july 16 withheld results?
I have not received my test result for 16 July
Still waiting:(
Hi Liz,
I just got my ielts withheld result.
Listening 8.5
Reading 8.5
Writing 7
Speaking 6.
This was my second attempt.. I scored 1 point greater for all segment expect speaking compared to my previous result. For speaking test, first attempt I got 6.5 and I am 100% sure that performed better than last time.
Should I go for reevaluation?
It’s certainly possible to consider a remark. I can’t say that it will make a difference but if you feel you did well, then it’s worth thinking about.
What date did you take your exam, if you don’t mind me asking?
Me too, I didn’t get my 16 July result.
I HAVENT RECIEVED IT YET ,VERY UP SETTING , I LOST ONE 2016/2017 ACADEMICYEAR
me and my husband appeared in 16 july exam, my husband got his result but i’m still waitting
I am furious
My result has been withheld
my daughter took her IELTS on 9th July and till today we are waiting for her result
Hiya, My test was on 16th of July, I can view my result online but I received an Email from exam centre that my result is withheld for investigation. I have access to my online result then why is my TRF not coming? Please help. Thanks.
Hi Liz,
I sat the exam on April 30 and my result was withheld.It has been 3 months but I get nothing. I am desperate for my result as I need it to apply for an UK visa,otherwise I will miss the September intake.It is really an afwul experience.
This is the situation with me too!
OH MY GOD 3 MONTHS ,IM VERY UP SET ,IT WAS SUPPOSED TO STUDY AT UNIVERSITY THIS YEAR BUT I GUESS I HAVE ALREADY LOST THE OPPORTUNITY
hello everyone,
I appeared on 16th of july test and did not receive my result yet. Today i contact concern authorties and they told me that my result is withheld for quality assurances. Hopefully i will receive that result soon enough.
Can you tell me that is it always a good news when your result is withheld or otherwise?
Basim
As I explained in the article above. It just means they are doing quality checks on their testing.
quality checks means recheck any of the modules like speaking and writing?
It means that IELTS want to check their own testing system and make sure everything is the right standard. It is about their test, not about your test results.
so it means they are checking their own testing system by reviewing student’s results?
Thanks alot for your reply
Ok but result for some students are out!! And remaining undergoes quality control..for 16/July/2016 test
DEAR LIZ
THEY SHOULD BE AWARE THAT STUDENTS HAVE PLANS ,I DID EVERYTHING TO STUDY AT ONE OF BRITISH UNIVERSITIES THIS YEAR BUT THIS DELAY RUINED MY FUTURE PLAN,IM NOT GOING TO BE ABLE TO ATTEND 2016/2017 SESSIONS ..
I GUESS 2 WEEKS ARE MORE THAN ENOUGH TO CHECK A TEST ,EEVN IF THEY WANT TO CHECK AGAIN 1MONTH IS MORE THAN ENOUGH .
IM CRYING DAY AND NIGHT FOR NOT BEING ABLE TO STUDY THIS YEAR.
I’m so sorry to hear that. It’s such an awful situation. Maybe IELTS will take note and change this in the future.
All the best
Liz
Dear Nora, did you receive your results yet?
I’m going through same thing, and I’m afraid if I apply for another test this incident will happen again!
I’m incredibly frustrated, i have been waiting this opportunity for 3 year =(
Liz,
What if they find out something was indeed below standards, from their side. they might cancel the exam / attempt. Will they refund the exam fees ? i am happy to take it again, but then it costs Money.. who’s ensuring that i’d get my refund, and furthermore, who’s ensuring that this second attempt’s result will not be withheld again ?
That’s a good question. If the results are not issued, you would need to check with IELTS if they refund the cost of the exam.
Of late, there has been quite a few cases where the results were held up and candidates put to great hardship. One wonders why the candidates shd be put thru so much trouble (many are waiting for the results so that hey can carry on with other formalities for migration) in the name of quality control. Is the very quality they profess to ensure being compromised by these so called qc checks? Probably, British Council should find a way to do the checks without inconveniencing the poor candidates or make their system more perfect so that such checks would become unnecessary.
I completely agree. But meanwhile, students should make sure they take their IELTS test at least 3 or 4 month before their deadline.
There are cases, like mine, where people don’t know 3-4 months ahead that they need the IELTS. The exam is expensive and the least we can expect from it is get the results on time.
I AGREE WITH YOU ,NOTHING WRITTEN ABOUT 3 OR 4 MONTHS DELAY AT DECLARATION NOR AT BRITISH COUNCIL .
BRITISH COUNCIL SHOULD DECLARE IN THE STATEMENTS THAT IT MIGHT TAKE 3-4 MONTHS .
WE HAVENT READ ANYTHING ABOUT SUCH DELAY .
NOTHING LIKE THIS INFORMATION GIVING AT BRITISH COUNCIL WEBSITE NOR AT ANY IELTS INFORMATION WEBSITE
hi basim . where did u sit for ur ielts exam? i took it in riyadh idp last july16 and also got delayed results.
I also took ielts in 16th July 2016….and my result is withheld. The same thing has happened to some of my friends as we took the exam at the same date….this is really annoying
I’m also waiting for 16th July IELTS GT results…I gave through BC-Bangalore…Next update on Aug 12th…Not sure if results will be out then too…frustrating…
How did you know that the next update is on 12th August as I also took the test on 16th July through BC and didn’t get any such email except the Investigational delay one.
Any updates?
Finally my July 16th GT results are announced…Got L-9,R-8.5,W-7,S-7.5…OBS-8…It was withheld and I was concerned…Now I know that it was withheld to verify the 2 band gap between writing and Listening…from my experience,if you have done well and results are withheld,no harm in waiting for two more weeks as you may get better results…Cheers…:-)
Helo could you please tell me how did you get your results.Do we need to look in the site or will they post it to us
Bravo good result..
Still waiting for mine it’s been almost a month since I took the test..
Good result. Congragulation. I gave mine on 30th july and result has been delayed. Im pretty sure i have a gap between my speaking and L R scores aswell. Probably shuld hav made a few mistakes in R and L to kee it even and get my score in time :p
Hey.. Congratulations on your results.
Liz – Is it possible that the results are declared for one person/test centre and not for others ? I took mine in London and there is no news about my results ?
I can’t say how they choose which results to withhold – sorry.
I took the UKVI on July the 16th too and I’m still waiting.
hey
i appeared on 16th july IELTS too i saw the result at like 11:51am and then hour later it disappeared and i got that delay email,for how long will I have to wait for this result since I need it asap and this delay is frustrating me,
I wrote my test on the 16th of July but I haven’t gotten my results yet. Not even an email. I’m very worried and depressed
Finally, long awaited result came up. Band score 8 , L-9, R-8.5, S-8, W-7 . Exam was on 25th June. I purely replied on Liz’s website for this test. Thank you very much for the help you are providing to millions of aspirants. You rock!! and at the same time IELTS gets a boo for crushing many students dreams! They should realize that in 21st century , consistency and efficiency is in high demand.
Well done!
Hi Liz,
Quick question. I’ve marked ‘C, E’ as answers for 2 questions which were multiple choice, as in, the question was choose 2 answers for question no. 25,26. Instead of marking it as ‘C or E’ . Will this be marked correct or incorrect by the examiner?
Regards,
Joel
I don’t really understand. If there are two boxes, you write one letter in each box.
Well, it was it was question 25,26. Choose 2 correct answers from the given 5 options. So in the answer sheet, for these question numbers, I’ve marked the answers as C, E in both the boxes instead of putting one of each in 25 and 26 or else putting both these options separated by an ‘or’ for these boxes. Will this be marked as incorrect? I’m hopeful since it’s manual checking and not an automatic one. Any reply would be appreciated.
If you choose two letters for two answers, then you can only put one letter in each box. Anything else is probably marked wrong.
Well, that’s disappointing 🙁 Anyways, thanks a lot for the prompt reply Liz!
I had appeared on 25 june 2016 and received my score yesterday…
Listening: 7.5
Reading: 8.5
Speaking: 7.5
Writing: 7
Happy…It was my first attempt
Well done!!! A strong score indeed. You should be smiling and pleased with such a score for your first attempt 🙂
Hello,my result was to be declared on 8th july but it got delayed due to quality monitoring.On 29th july i received my result.
General training 1st attempt :
R-7
L-8
W-7
S-7
I am really happy because i need clb9 score.Thanks a lot mam.Your videos and articles really helped me.
Well done!! I’m really pleased for you 🙂
my result is also withheld …i appeared on 25 june….so anyone knows about the next update??? ..
What the hell? I checked the result at 12.10pm. And it was L:7, R:7, writing:6 & Speaking=6.5 overall 6.5. 6.5 was required and I was really happy. I saved the screenshot. But after that result never showed again and i received an email 2 hours later about withholding of result. I cannot believe this that BC is doing this . Behaving so immature.
My result also got delayed .I had exam on 25th of june and it was expected on 8th juny but i got it today (29thjuly).HERE ARE my scores
R-8
S-7
W-7
L-9
Overall-8
I am really happy with my results.It was worth the wait..
That’s a great score. Well done!
i have given ielts exam on 25th june and till date i dont get my result.why this happens?
i want to go abroad in september batch but now i cant.
Dear i appeared on 16th July and was expecting result today, and BC slapped me with email that result is withheld.
same thing happened to me
Same Here, I was also expecting my result on 29th July. I got an email from British council regarding delayed result. I don’t know what to do now 🙁
Does this happens to everyone appearing on the same date, or only some are picked ramdomly to have this procedure?
Hello Sajid,
I also appeared on 16July and I received email today which says that my result is withhold!! my test was in IDP.
Hello Bushra and Sajid,
I, too, appeared in 16th july IELTS and got the same email for delay in IELTS. I got the visibility of the result for a brief moment around 12pm but nothing after that and eventually the delay email came. We should all remain in contact and pursue this collectively. I have applied for canadian immigration and my IELTS has expired now if i dont submit my scores quick enough i might get rejected. So lets hope and pray that BC dont mess it up.
I have the same problem.
16th July.
visibility for few minutes
My ielts has expired for Uk visa and I need result urgently
I am very anxious
This is totally crap, i don’t know for how long will I have to wait i appeared on 16th july too, BC is messing this all up ?
anybody knows for how long I have to wait for this stupid result ?
Same here. I think it is better to reaapper as it is not certain that our result will get published within 3 weeks. I heard it may take 6 months time too.. its so frustating .. and confusing.
Hello Shoaib,
have you got any updates regarding you delayed result?
me No!
I took my test on 16th July and still havent got any update on it. Has anyone got the result from the same date?
I appeared on 16th July too, anyone of you has received the result?
hello Yi Ting,
No I do not receive my result yet and no updates.
Have you got your result ??
I have given my ielts test on 14th July and Yesterday I received a Message.👇👇👇
Dear Candidate,
We wish to inform that your results are still under process due to quality control procedures. The next update on your results will be provided via sms on 12 Aug 2016 by 4pm. We will keep you informed of any change to this timeline.
Regards,
British Council
Please anybody tell me.
Why it is happen
speaking question 28 / 7/ 2016 academic
where do you find advertisement.whethere you bought any products.about work and
study part 2 was apositive change that you have made when how .part 3 about technology advantages in work abd dis advantages.social changes happening now.how it influences youth .what older people feel about the social changes.
My exam 14 july . Results release on 27 July. But still haven’t came. Have same problem any other students. Plz if know why delay .tell me
I think these kind of delays are just b***s*** as they take so many extensive measures to prevent any sort of foul play. Let’s say they want to recheck the papers, even then why is it taking more than 13 days. It took that many in the first place to score the papers of all the students. Now they can not do it for just a few.
I took the exam on 14th July and the result was supposed to come today, instead I get a mail from idp stating that my result has been withheld and is under investigation. This is frustrating. I needed my results asap but now seems like I have to wait. Anyone having any idea about when the result may be announced.
Read the information provided on this page.
My result is also not declared yet i also got the same email and also given the test on same date ..frustrating IDP
Hi Saqib , same happened with me, i gave on same date and received an email from IDP. I am worried
Same happened with me,and the most frustrating thing is that there is no fixed deadline when our result will be out.Is there anything we can do ?
Hi Sakshi. I am worried too. I called IDP Gurgaon many times but they have just one answer, keep checking your email. Did you get any updates?
I wrote my exam on June 25 th .results are still withheld .really tensed about my result.And I think I have uneven band scores.:-(
I have gave my ielts on 25th June 2016 too and got the email for quality check on 8th July. Still waiting for my result. How you mentioned that the next update is 29th July, so how come you know , becoz I haven’t got any further email regarding the update.
My exam was on 9th July and I have not received the results yet. Anybody with the same fate who gave exam on 9th???
Can we do something about it or it is in the hands of bc only????
I received my 8th July withheld results today. Thank god it was not withheld for more than three weeks.
L- 9
R- 8
S-7.5
W-7
That’s a good result, well done! 🙂
Idp or bc?????
How did you receive the result?? Did they email you?? Or sent the hard copy of your result ??
Hi Liz,
I am very grateful for all your efforts in improving the standard of English language globally.
I have gained a lot from your free video lessons as I am preparing to take IELTS on 4th August. Please help me on how to maximize my band scores in reading. I am always trapped with time.
Thank you.
Read all tips on this page: https://ieltsliz.com/ielts-reading-lessons-information-and-tips/
Finally got my result released.
Speaking 7
Writing 7.5
Listening 8
Reading 6.5
So disappointed the 2 weeks wait couldn’t achieve anything.
We keep on trying
It’s a good score – don’t be disappointed.
Hello
Do you teach students online?Can you will be my tutor please.
The only extra lessons I offer are my advanced writing task 2 lessons: http://subscriptions.viddler.com/IELTSLizStore
Hey everyone
I had given my ielts exam on 18 june 2016 and have not got my result can any one help me how can get my result as early as possible
Ull get ur results by 29th july
Thankyou
How do you know Alax ?
did u got ur result?
Harpreet
I had given my ielts exam on 18th june 2016 and i am still waiting for my results. Atleast idp should give us a tentative date, as our future career plan depends on the result. Those who had given it through the british council have already got their results the problem is only with IDP ielts.
thanks liz to provide information.
I gave my ielts exam on 18 june 2016 and have not got my result till now and i am quite worried about what is happening i have no update regarding when my result is going to come and has it been put on hold i am not left with much time in hand if i will not receive my result in time my year will be spoiled and parents have also started thinking that giving ielts and studying abroad is not reliable because of the unprofessional behaviour by idp
I entirely understand that it is their part of work to check the security and management of test but simultaneously I also think that it’s our right to know the proper explanation and the time span we are supposed to wait should also be defined. So that if not ielts we can avail other opportunities we have in time
Harpreet
Dear Liz,
I want to thank you for the right guidance and perfect advise on dealing with every aspect of IELTS exam.You are a great teacher and I have been able to achieve a band score of 8 only because of your help.I am really grateful to you .
Very well done! You should be proud of band 8!! 🙂
Hi Liz,
Thank you for your wonderful lessons. I am preparing for my Academic exam this month and had relied on your blog for my previous GT exam.
Could you please give the answers for the practice questions you have provided for Writing Task 1? It would be helpful.
Regards
Jigi
Possibly at some point but at present I don’t have time to write them.
Thank you Liz..
I cannot send my commnet???
Hello,
I had ielts acadmic on 16 July in uk.
Who recived this email today (Please note that your result might not release on the 13th day. In this case we will send you a notification email on the result release day.)
Because i recevied this eamil todat , i am so worried about the result.
What does it mean??
Thanks
Read the page above to learn what it means.
Hi Maria,
I took IELTS the same day, in Bristol in particular, and I had the same problem…I’m about to call BC to see if it is just mine or everyone’s. Did you finally get your results today?
Yes, i got my result today.
Good luck
I appeared for ielts on 16th july too. Got an email saying it has been with held. No option than to wait. Frustating..
hi Luna, same as you I appeared on 16th July and received email yesterday and result withheld!
hi guys can u update me about the results i tool ielts last july 16 ,2016 in riyadh idp and also it is delayed
Wow!!!!Navdeep. Your experience scares me.Really scary for sure.Am a victim of the June 25th 2016 withheld results.Maybe I should just forget waiting for the result.This is really Crazy!!!!!!
Hi Liz,
Thanks for the detailed explanations on every common question what we had. Regarding to this topic, I would like to know one thing, What about the combination of two test results?
To Illustrate:
Test1: S-6.5, L-7, R-7, W-5.5
Test2: S-6, L-7, R-6.5, W-6.
Is this valid?
S-6.5, L-7, R-7, W-6
Thanks
Kumar
You can’t combine. You use one test certificate or the others.
Hey miss liz hope you are fine
I want to show you one of my writing task 2
I hope that you will give me some tips to improve my writing and i want to know what is my band score
See this page: https://ieltsliz.com/ielts-essay-correction/
It depends on what you will use this results for. U can combine 2 results if you apply for Engineer of Australia or similar organization
My test was on June 25th and I received an email letting me know that my result is delayed and next update is july 29th. Previously in 2015 my result was delayed by a week and I didnt expect it to happen twice! . And as per Navdeep , I may have to take toefl from here onwards. 6 months is totally outrageous and IELTS is totally being unfair to candidates.
Hello there , I have given my ielts on 25th June 2016 too and got the email for quality check on 8th July. Still waiting for my result. Anyhow you mentioned that the next update is 29th July, so how come you know , becoz I haven’t got any further email regarding the update.
Hi Kapil i received an sms mentioning that next update is on july 29th .this looks scary and im prepping for TOEFL
WOULD YOU PLEASE TELL ME HOW DID YOU KNOW ABOUUT THE UPDATE?
What if you get 9 band in reading, 9 band in listening, 7 band in speaking but 6 band in writing. What are the possibilities to get band increase in writing during recheck. And How it could be possible?
Is it must to have regularity in your results of speaking,listening, writing and speaking?
My test was on 9th january 2016 and scores for my test were declared after 6 months i.e. on 14th July 2016.
So, it may delay upto 6 months also.
OH THAT I SVERY FRUSTRATING
Pleasee Navdeeep what was the breakdown of your result when it was eventually released?
my result R-9, L-8.5, S-6, W-6. Overall-7.5