IELTS has no pass or fail. It is an English proficiency test graded on a scale of 0-9. Your target score is dependent on the scores recipient or purpose of writing.

Your Test Report Form (TRF) is valid for a very long period. However, most organisations accept results not later than 2 years.

The purpose of writing the exam largely determines whether you will take the IELTS General or IELTS Academic, which may also be either Standard or UKVI. It is important you check with the recipient institutions to take the right decision. Meanwhile, if you want to use the result for studies or admission, the IELTS Academic would be required; immigration and other related purposes would require the IELTS General

Your Test Report Form (TRF) becomes available 13 days after taking the test if you have written the Paper Delivered. However, if you take the Computer Delivered, result is released 3-5 days after the exam. The result would also be available online.

The speaking session of the IELTS holds, most times, some days before or after the other sessions. The Writing, Reading, and Listening holds on the same day. This is generally applicable to Paper Delivered IELTS. On the other hand, all sections are written the same day if candidate choose to write the Computer Delivered Test.

IELTS fees vary depending on the module to be taken. Generally, IELTS registration costs 256,500 or 285,000 for IELTS Standard and UKVI respectively. These fees are subject to changes at the discretion of the administrative bodies.