How to download IELTS Scorecard - Tips to follow

Updated on 23 September, 2022

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How to download IELTS Scorecard - Tips to follow

Want to know how to download IELTS scorecard? This is a procedure that is not as complicated as you think! Downloading the IELTS scorecard is often necessary when you have any sudden requirements for the same or wish to simply get it in a hassle-free manner without venturing here and there. Here are some tips that you can take a closer look at.

Step by Step Guide for downloading IELTS Scorecard

Login at www.ielts.org/TRF with the email ID that you have provided on your application form and the password from the registration email that you received.
Now, click Download Results on the left-hand side menu.
Choose the timeline for the results that you wish to get. This is in the form of a range of dates. This should always include the date on which you took the test. Keep this aspect firmly in mind while navigating the steps.
Choose the format in which you want to download your results, i.e. CSV or XML. The photographs of candidates are only provided in the XML format, which should be kept in mind.

You should click on Submit for viewing the list of all the testing results sent to your institution within this specified range of dates.

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IELTS E-Downloads- Things to Remember

There are some things that you should keep in mind with regard to IELTS E-Downloads. They include:

For accessing new results of IELTS submitted to the institution, you should ensure that you regularly log in to the IELTS system. The scores in IELTS are not updated in the system automatically.
It is a good idea to make use of a wide and vast date range for showing all the new results each time that you log in to the IELTS system. This should be done irrespective of whether you have actually downloaded the dates earlier. Candidates may request for submission of results to the institution at any time between the two-year period of validity for their results.
Results of IELTS are usually released 13 days after the date of the test while the results require around 24-48 hours post the release of the result to be shown on the official website.
Candidates should request for their results to be sent to the institution via the testing center directly. If the results of any specific candidate are not shown in the file for e-download, there should be confirmation of the candidate listing the organization on the application for IELTS or submission of the request by the candidate via the testing center.
There has been the development of an interface for enabling the importing of IELTS scores into the PeopleSoft Campus Solutions 8.9 and 8.0 versions. The interface helps users readily download PeopleSoft projects for application onto PeopleSoft Campus Solutions.
The scores in IELTS may then be imported in a similar manner as other testing scores.
The photograph of the candidate is only available in the XML format and will not be transferred within any CSV download. The XML file photograph will be shown in the form of data that is encoded and will need a decoding algorithm for being viewed in the form of an image.

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File Format Details

Here are the definitions and details of the XML file format-

XML Fields	Format
Start Date	CCYY – MM –DD e.g. 2001-12-28
Organisation ID (attribute)	Integer – maximum 10 digits
Download ID (attribute)	Integer – maximum 10 digits
End Date	CCYY – MM –DD
Part No (attribute)	Integer – maximum 10 digits
Candidate Number	Integer – maximum 6 digits
Candidate.CentreNumber	String – 5 characters
Candidate.TestDate	“CCYY – MM –DD”
Candidate.ModuleType	“A” or “G”
Candidate.Gender	M, F or U
Candidate.FirstName	String – maximum 50 characters
Candidate.FamilyName	String – maximum 50 characters
Candidate.Score.ListeningTest	Decimal – maximum 999.9
Candidate.DateOfBirth	CCYY – MM –DD
Candidate.Photo	Base64 encoded binary image – unbounded size but probably around 8K in size per candidate.
Candidate.Score.ReadingTest	Decimal – maximum 999.9
Candidate.TRFNumber	String – maximum 20 chars
Candidate.Score.SpeakingTest	Decimal – maximum 999.9
Candidate.Score.WritingTest	Decimal – maximum 999.9
Candidate.Score.Overall	Decimal – maximum 999.9

Here is the definition of the CSV file format-

CSV Field	Format
PartNo	Integer – maximum 10 digits
CentreNumber	String – 5 characters
EndDate	DD/MM/CCYY
DownloadID	Integer – maximum 10 digits
StartDate	DD/MM/CCYY e.g. 28/09/2008
CandidateID	String – maximum 20 characters
CandidateNumber	Integer – maximum 6 digits
ModuleType	“A” or “G”
TestDate	DD/MM/CCYY
FamilyName	String – maximum 50 characters
WritingTest	Decimal – max 999.9
DateOfBirth	DD/MM/CCYY
SpeakingTest	Decimal – maximum 999.9
ReadingTest	Decimal – maximum 999.9
FirstName	String – maximum 50 characters
Gender	M, F or U
ListeningTest	Decimal – maximum 999.9
TRFNumber	String – maximum 20 chars
Overall	Decimal – maximum 999.9

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q. How to get IELTS score card?

You can easily get your IELTS score card through the electronic downloading facility. You have to follow these steps:

Login to www.ielts.org/TRF with your email address (same as the one given in the application form) and your password (the one you got in your registration e-mail).
Click the option Download Results on the left-hand side menu.
Choose the range of dates for the results that you wish to download. This should include the date on which you took the test.
Select your chosen format for showing the results, i.e. CSV or XML.
Hit Submit for seeing all the results dispatched to your institution within the range of dates that you specified earlier.

Remember that IELTS results are officially released only 13 days after the date of the test and may require another 24-48 hours post the same for the data to appear on the site.

Q. When do we get IELTS score card?

You will get the TRF (test report form) as a paper copy through mail delivery. This happens 13 days after the date of the IELTS paper test. You will get it 5-7 days after your computer-based IELTS testing date. You should wait for at least 7 working days in order to get delivery. Taking the IELTS examination on the computer will help you get the results within 3-5 days of appearing for the same. The results will be shown as scores in the 0-9 bands. You can also ask for an enquiry on results (remark) within a period of 6 weeks from the date of the test. This entire mechanism will need 2-21 days on average. If the band score is changed, then you will get a refund on the fee paid for requesting the remark.

Q. How to get duplicate IELTS score card?

You can get a TRF (test result form) copy by contacting the exam centre where you sat for the test. You should submit your written request and furnish an ID document copy. If you require more copies to be sent to various institutions, you should reach out to your IELTS centre for more help in this regard. After giving the IELTS exam, you will get a single copy of the TRF and it can only be replaced once it is damaged or lost. For getting a TRF copy, you will have to contact the centre where you sat for your test. You should offer a written request, furnishing a copy of the ID document used on the day of the test. Those wishing to use IELTS results for immigration can apply for an extra TRF copy from the centre. The application proof should be furnished in this regard.

Q. How to track my IELTS score card?

You can view your results and will get an email-based notification with the link for seeing the IELTS scores. If you have taken the IELTS on paper, then you can see the results online around 13 days after taking the test. If you have taken IELTS on the computer, then the results will be made available around 3-5 days after the date of the test. You cannot track the IELTS score card otherwise, even when the results are being delivered.

Q. How IELTS score card is calculated?

The calculation of the IELTS score card takes place through a specific system. The band score is the average of the four scores that you have obtained in the speaking, listening, writing and reading sections. These are rounded off till the nearest half or whole band. For example, if you get 6.1, then the score will be rounded off to 6.0. Scores up to .25 will be rounded till the corresponding half band and those ending in .75, the score will be rounded up to the next band.

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