Knowing how to send IELTS scores to universities abroad through IDP online can make your application easier. This article will tell you how to send IELTS scores and about IELTS score reporting.
Many universities now take electronic IELTS scores, it is faster and less chance of problems. If your university can download electronically, you can send eTRF from your IDP account. For universities that need hard copy, you can also request TRF from same IELTS login portal. After you get TRF results, send original papers because photocopies usually not accepted.
You can send IELTS scores electronically or by post, choose way that your university wants. Here we will explain about IELTS TRF, ATRF, how to download TRF, and how to send IELTS scores to universities.
- What is an IELTS TRF?
- When Will You Receive Your TRF?
- How to Send IELTS Scores to Universities: IELTS TRF
- How to Send IELTS Score to Universities: Additional TRFs (ATRF)
- IELTS TRF Download Procedure
- How to Send IELTS Score to Universities: Conclusion
What is an IELTS TRF?
The TRF Full Form is Test Report Form. It is the official document that provides your IELTS scores for Listening, Reading, Writing, and Speaking, along with your overall band score. Every candidate is provided with only one IELTS TRF. The validity of the same is for 2 years. If a candidate is applying to CIC (Citizenship and Immigration Canada) or UKBA (United Kingdom Border Agency), he/she will receive two Test Report Forms. To get two TRFs, the candidate must provide proof of application to UKBA and CIC.
The processing of the first five Test Report Forms (TRF) does not require any additional charges. Candidates can send their IELTS Scores to five institutions within one month of the exam. However, if the candidate wants to send his/her score to more universities and institutions, then he/she has to opt for Additional Test Report Forms (ATRF) on a chargeable basis. The TRF report will be sent through a courier; also, eTRF can be downloaded and printed from the IDP official website, ieltsidpindia.com.
The request for ATRF, beyond the first five, can be raised on the official website. If you request more than five TRFs, you will have to pay an extra fee. These are sent directly to the selected universities/organizations.
When Will You Receive Your TRF?
Candidates who have appeared for the paper-based IELTS exam receive their IELTS score and their TRF on the 13th day after the exam. Candidates who have appeared for the computer-based IELTS exam receive their scores in 3-5 days after the exam.
The delivery time of your TRF depends on the type of IELTS test you took:
| IELTS Test Type |
Result Available In |
|---|---|
| IELTS on Computer |
1 to 5 days |
| IELTS on Paper |
13 days |
| IELTS Online |
6 to 8 days |
How to Send IELTS Scores to Universities: IELTS TRF
The first five TRFs do not involve any processing charges, and these are for the institutions that you mentioned in your IELTS application. You can send your IELTS score to five institutions within one month of the exam date. The institutions receive the scores via e-mail, regular posts, courier, or overseas postage.
Beyond these five, any Additional Test Report Forms (ATRFs) will involve an administrative charge of INR 250 per university. The TRFs are sent to universities either electronically or physically. The physical mode requires the candidates to pay an extra courier charge of INR 1500. Since 1 February 2020, offline (in-person) applications for ATRF are not accepted; only online applications on the official website are accepted.
An IELTS TRF contains the following details:
- Test Type: Academic or General Training
- Centre Number
- Date of Test
- Candidate Number
- Candidate Details such as Family Name, First Name, and Candidate ID
- Personal Details
- Test Results
- IELTS TRF Number
IELTS Score Delivery Options
| Mode |
Description |
Best For |
|---|---|---|
| eTRF (Electronic) |
Sent to universities that accept electronic download |
Fast, Trackable, Free |
| Paper TRF |
Physical copy, posted or couriered |
Institutions needing hard copy |
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How to Send IELTS Score to Universities: Additional TRFs (ATRF)
After the first five TRFs, or after the passing of one month from the date of the test, an additional processing fee of INR 250 is levied on every ATRF (Additional TRF). The request for issuance of an ATRF is raised on the official website and they are acknowledged instantaneously via email. We are mentioning the steps to send your ATRFs:
- Once you log in to the official website, you have to choose “Add TRF” option
- After filling in the necessary details, you have to select the University where you want your IELTS score to go
- You have to choose the mode in which you want to send your TRFs, i.e., either in Electronic Mode or in Physical Mode
Please note that since 1 February 2020, offline (in-person) applications for ATRF are not accepted at an IDP branch. Only online applications are accepted.
Charges for sending the physical copy of TRF:
- Electronically: Sending the first five reports is free, which you get at the time of registering for the test. After that, you need to pay INR 250 per university for sending an additional score report.
- By Courier: You need to pay INR 1500 for sending your IELTS scores to organizations by courier service. The tracking ID/reference number will be shared with you once the report is dispatched.
- By Post: You need to pay INR 400 for sharing your scores with every organization. In this, IDP will not share the tracking or reference number with you. They are also not responsible for the delivery.
IELTS TRF Download Procedure
The IELTS Test Report Form (TRF) is now an eTRF and can be downloaded online. The following steps will help you download your eTRF:
- Visit: https://www.ieltsidpindia.com/
- Go to the Login Tab and then to Candidate Login
- Once you log in, you will see an auto-pop-up that will provide you with information about your IELTS score.
- You can download the Result Feedback as a PDF
- Once you click on close, you can scroll down and click on View eTRF under the Declared Result column
- From there, you can directly print or download the eTRF
How to Send IELTS Score to Universities: Conclusion
- Sending the first five TRFs, within one month of taking the test, will not involve any charges.
- Beyond this, a charge of INR 250 will be levied to process every TRF
- If you decide to send your TRF via courier, you have to shell out INR 1500 per TRF
- The request for ATRFs can be raised online from the official website
- TRF or eTRF can be downloaded from the official website. The entire process has been mentioned above
- Institutions and employers who have subscribed to IELTS can access a candidate’s TRF online. They do not require the original copies of the TRFs.
Also, Read:
| IELTS Eligibility | IELTS Pattern |
| IELTS Prep | IELTS Books |
Typically, electronic submissions of IELTS scores take about five business days to reach the designated universities.
If you choose to send your IELTS scores via postal service, it usually takes between five to ten business days for the TRF to arrive at the university.
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To send IELTS scores to universities, you can use your IDP IELTS account. Log in, choose the universities, fill information, and submit. You can send scores electronically or ask for physical copy. Do what the university needs to make sure they get your scores.