After the Exam: Remarking, Retaking & Score Validity

The exam is over. Now what? This lesson covers everything you need to know about receiving your results, understanding your options, and planning your next steps — whether you achieved your target score or need to try again.

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Receiving Your Results

Timeline

Event	When
Test date	Day 0
Results available online	Day 13
Test Report Form (TRF) posted	Day 13–15
Additional TRFs sent to institutions	Day 13–15 (if requested in advance)

Accessing Results Online

1. Log in to your test centre's results portal (British Council, IDP, or test centre website).
2. Enter your test date and candidate number.
3. Your results will show: Listening, Reading, Writing, Speaking, and Overall Band Score.

The Test Report Form (TRF)

Your TRF is an official document. It includes:

• Your photograph
• Your candidate number
• Your test date and type (Academic or General Training)
• Your four component scores and overall band score
• A unique TRF number for verification
• The test centre name