Computer IELTS Results Wait Time | Generated by AI
Question: Since my IELTS Academic test in Guangzhou was computer-based, how many days do I need to wait for the results?
Answer:
For computer-delivered IELTS (also called IELTS on computer), the results are released much faster than the paper-based version.
- You will typically receive your Test Report Form (TRF) and results online 3 to 5 calendar days after your test date.
- In most cases, candidates in China (including at centers like South China University of Technology) get their results within 3–5 days, often closer to 3 days if there are no delays.
- The official IELTS website and British Council/IDP confirm that computer-based results are available within 3–5 days in the vast majority of test sessions worldwide, including in mainland China.
- You will get an email notification when the results are ready, and you can log in to view them on the test provider’s portal (British Council, IDP, or the specific center’s system).
- The physical TRF (if requested) is usually mailed a few days later, but the online score is what most people use first for university/visa applications.
Since you just took the test, mark your calendar for roughly 3–5 days from your test date (so if you tested on, say, a Saturday, expect results between Tuesday and Thursday the following week). Check your email and the booking confirmation for the exact portal/link to check.
This is one of the biggest advantages of choosing computer-based — much quicker turnaround than the 13 days for paper-based.
Good luck — fingers crossed for that 6.5 or 7.0!
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