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Should I ask for an IELTS remark?

by Hossam
(Jeddah)


I took the exam two times, in the first time, I have got the results I expected which was:


L 5.5
R 6.5
W 6
S 5.5

The second time, I was happy from the exam as I was confident that I would get "7" in all except writing but unfortunately I got:

L 5.5
R 6
W 6
S 6

I believe that this results are not mine, this results which are not expected make me frustrated to get the required scores.

Could you please give me your advice?

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May 06, 2015
 I don't think my IELTS results are correct
by: IELTS buddy

Hi Hossam,

Your scores in your second attempt are very similar to your first attempt, so that suggests to me that they are correct and that your general level is around a band 6 overall.

It is quite possible for a person's band scores to fluctuate slightly between tests as every test is different and you may do slightly better / worse on different tests in certain areas.

You improved slightly in your speaking and did slightly worse in your reading. Just a few more questions wrong than last time could easily bring you down half a band.

I'm not sure why you were confident you would get a 7 this time - you got 5.5 in listening and speaking last time, so that is quite an expectation to go from 5.5 to 7 so easily.

You didn't tell us the time period between your tests but it can take some time to improve your score.
May 20, 2016
 IELTS
by: heidi

I got

L-7.5
R-6
W-7
S-7

IS IT BENEFICIAL FOR ME TO LET MY SCORE OF READING FOR RE MARKING
May 20, 2016
 Reading reassessment
by: IELTS buddy

Hi Heidi,

Probably not because the reading answers are either right or wrong so there is unlikely to be an error.

It's only worth getting a remark if there is a problem with writing or speaking - there is an element of subjectivity with these as they are marked by examiners.

As I've always said about remarks though, nobody can say for sure what might happen so it's really up to you.
Jun 03, 2016
 a problem with writing
by: Anonymous

i sat for the exam 3 times, the first time:

R-8
L-8
S-6.5
W-6.5

second:

R-8
L-8
S-7
W-6.5

Third:

R-8
L-8
S-7
W-6

I am really frustrated, I think I did well for the third time and deserve a 7 for writing. I have been practicing for a month.

My friend who is a native speaker said that my writing improved a lot.

Should I ask for a remark? Has anyone gotten a different score after the review?
Jun 03, 2016
 Should I get a remark
by: Anonymous

I have taken my IELTS twice and I need a minimum of 6.5 for all the sections.

My scores for the first attempt are:

Listening: 8.0
Reading: 7.0
Writing: 6.0
Speaking: 7.5

And the second attempt was:

Listening: 8.0
Reading: 7.5
Writing: 6.0
Speaking: 7.0

I knew that I did not do well in writing for the first attempt as I did not have enough time for the longer essay and I did not finish the essay. And for the second time, I think I did a much better job and capable to finish the essay. However, the score of the writing is the same for the two attempts.

Should I ask for a remark or should I take another test again?
Jun 09, 2016
 Should I apply for remark
by: Nazlin

I appeared for second time, in my first attempt my score was as below:

L-7.5
R-6.5
W-7
S-8.5

I wanted an 8 band score so I reappeared and second time my score was

L-8
R-7.5
W-6.5
S-7.5

I was surprised with my Writing score, I was quiet confident to get 7.5 at least. Should I apply for re-Mark in writing? What is the probability of change in result?
Jun 10, 2016
 Help me please
by: Anonymous

I got my result today and need advice urgently.
I had given my exam first time.

L-7
R-6.5
W-6
S-5

My speaking bands are not satisfactory and i want just 0.5 band more in speaking.

Should i put request for re-evaluation?

Would it increase my score in speaking?
Jun 13, 2016
 probability of change in result
by: IELTS buddy

Hi Nazlin,

Nobody can predict what you could get if you got a remark. You may just get the same.

It's only half a mark less than the first time you took it so it may be right.

There is nothing to suggest it is badly wrong.

It's really up to you.
Jun 13, 2016
 Help me please
by: IELTS buddy

It's impossible to know if your speaking score will increase.

It's only worth getting a remark if for some reason your are confident it should have been much higher and a mistake has been made.
Jun 17, 2016
 speaking remark
by: Anonymous

This is the first time i took the ielts exam and i got this.

L 8.5
R 8.5
W 6
S 5.5

overall 7

It seems ok but my university i want to apply requires no band 6s. should i ask for a speaking remark and can my point get lower after the remark?
Jun 17, 2016
 IELTS remark - Reading
by: Kabir

My score is as following-

Overall Result 6.5

Listening 7.5
Reading 5.5
Written 6.5
Speaking 7

Can't believe that I got 19-22/40 in academic reading. My minimum mark was 27, while practicing Cambridge IELTS 7-9. Listening was unpredictable.

Also, an increase of 0.5 in writing can give me an overall score of 7.

Should I recheck?
Jun 17, 2016
 remark
by: Arden

I got

L:6
R:7.5
w:5
S:6

I need additional 0.5 in writing. Should i apply for remark? What do you guys think?
Jun 17, 2016
 Is it worth to make a remark?
by: Mostafa

I got

L:8
R:9
W:6.5
S:7

I just need 7 in the writing section should i go with the remark ?
Jun 18, 2016
 Is remark possible?pleaae help
by: Rohan

Hi my ielts score is Listening 6.5 speaking 6.5 reading 8 and writing 5.5. You want to give particularly writing for remark because I feel I wrote decent to get 6.5 or 6 and for this. I am missing my CLB 7. D0 you think remarking can improve my writing half point more?
Jul 07, 2016
 6.5 in writing
by: Anonymous

I got 6.5 in writing 7 in speaking 8 in listening and 8.5 in reading
Should i apply for rechecking in writing
I need 7 in writing.
Jul 13, 2016
 Delayed result
by: Sri

Hello

I gave my exams in March and scored:

L-7.5
S-7.5
R-7
W-6

I need just 0.5 more in my writing.

I applied for EOR in writing it's been almost more than 15 weeks I have not received my results.

I informed to my test centre several times still they say results pending..what might be the cause in delaying my result..I am totally frustrated and in dilemma ...is there any place to inquire beside our own test centre?
Jul 19, 2016
 Delayed result
by: IELTS buddy

Hi Sri,

You could make contact with the main centre IELTS website:

https://www.ielts.org/info-pages/contact-us

Or make an official complaint:

http://www.cambridgeenglish.org/help/complaints/

But check with your centre what the deadline is and why there may be a delay. 15 weeks seems a long time.
Jul 29, 2016
 Remark
by: Anonymous

Hi,

I sat for IELTS test 4 times. My scores for Listening & Reading are 9 all the time.

I scored 7 in the last test in writing. But I scored 7 last time in speaking but this time I got 6.5.

I need 7 in all the parts.

Do you think I should go for re evaluation this time?

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You got 7 then 6.5 - both those score are pretty close so that doesn't indicate any problem with the marking. You may just be at the 6.5 / 7 level.

IELTS buddy
Jul 29, 2016
 Writing Section Reassessment
by: Vl

Hi!

I've passed IELTS for the first time in my entire life this July.

Today (on the 29th of July) I've eventually got my TRF. Results:

Listening 7.5
Reading 9.0
Writing 6.0
Speaking 8.0

Overall: 7.5 (30,5/4=7,625)

Should I apply for reassessment of the Writing Section?

Just as in the case with my friend, whose Overall Score and Writing band is 5.5 and 6 respectively, I got only 6.0 in Writing (imho, it's just quite unfair).

I can not say that I am great in describing pie graphs and such unnecessary stuff, but, anyway, I think that I deserve band 6.5.

Is it possible to get .5 after reassessment? This procedure may help me to increase my overall score from 7.5 to 8.0 (31/4=7.75 ~ 8.0)

Frankly, I am trying to recall my essay and the table description, but I consider that used vocabulary is relatively adequate and what's more - I've been trying to maintain coherence throughout the written text.

The only serious mistake I've done - I used contraction "didn't". I can speak with authority that I was not under words and could not be penalized for that.

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Hi VI,

You are trying to make an assessment of your own writing which you really can't do. It's not possible to know all the errors you may or may not have made unless you are a native speaker / English teacher.

You would want to think about a remark if for some reason you are very sure that the mark is wrong - for example you have had some writing assessed before and you got much higher than 6 or a teacher has said you should be much higher.

Your writing is much lower than your other scores which indicates a possible mistake, but sometimes people are worse at writing than the other skills.

So you need to think about that then decide.

IELTS buddy
Jul 29, 2016
 Writing Section Reassessment
by: ERL

Hi All,

I took IELTS for the first time and got:

Listening-8.0
Reading--8.5
Writing---6.5
Speaking-9.0

Overall---8.0

I need at least 7.0 in writing. I don't believe I wrote an amazing essay, given that it was about a crappy topic regarding history.

But, given the 9.0 in Speaking and 8.0 Overall, should I go for a remark?

Cheers

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Hi ERL,

See my comment to VI below.

Do you know for a fact that your writing skills are as good as your other skills. If so, a mistake may have been made.

But if you think, as you say, you wrote a bad essay, the score may be correct.

IELTS buddy
Jul 30, 2016
 Should I apply for EOR
by: Buslad007@live.ca

I checked my test today as first timer, but I was surprised to see my writing to be 6 and I need 7.

Here is the result:

Listening 6.5
Reading 7.0
Writing 6
Speaking 7

What is the likelihood of improvement on remark?
Jul 30, 2016
 Should I apply for EOR
by: IELTS buddy

Hi,

Check the comments I just left for the last two people. You need to decide how confident you are that you did better than 6.

Nobody can know how likely it is to go up after a remark.
Jul 31, 2016
 what should I do
by: Akash kalwar

I have speaking disability. Because of that I am not able to get that much marks. And my speaking test was good. And I just need 0.5 more. What should I do????
Aug 03, 2016
 what should I do
by: IELTS buddy

Hi Akash,

You should notify IELTS of your speaking disability. They may be able to take it into account, but it depends what the issue is.
Aug 07, 2016
 Should I go for a remark ?
by: Ahmed

I had IELTS twice this year.

The first trial was in February and I got overall 7 (6.5 writing, 6.5 speaking, 7 listening, 8 reading).

The second trial was in July, I got overall 7.5 (9 listening, 7.5 reading, 6.5 writing, 7 speaking).

Every band score is fine except for the writing, I need at least 7.

Should I go for a remark?
Aug 07, 2016
 Remark
by: IELTS buddy

Hi Ahmed,

The thing is you haven't said anything that suggests that you should be getting a better grade than 6.5.

You've taken the test twice and got the same score, so that does suggest it may be correct.
Aug 08, 2016
 7 weeks passed for EOR
by: Sha

Hi,

I have applied EOR 7 weeks ago.

L--7.5
R---9
W---6.5
S---7

Still I haven't got any reply. Are we getting an email from test center once results available? Do you have any success stories received recently?

Thanks,
Aug 10, 2016
 Remarking
by: Anonymous

Hi! I took the IELTS exam in British Council and got 6.5 in Writing and Speaking. I needed 7.0 in all areas, so I decided to go for a remarking.

I received the results last week and noted to have a change in the Speaking Section, which was raised from 6.5 to 7.0, but the Writing Section remained the same.
Aug 12, 2016
 Should i go for remarking?
by: Carla

Hi,

I just got my ielts result today and i need at least 6.5 in all my subtest. Do you think i should go for rechecking? Here are my scores: listening 8 reading 8 writing 6 speaking 7.

I hope you can help me decide
Aug 26, 2016
 Remark IELTS Listening
by: Ola

I got S 7.5, W 7, R 7.5, L 6.5. Can I ask for a remark in listening?
Aug 28, 2016
 Remark IELTS Listening
by: IELTS buddy

Hi Ola,

Yes you can choose any of the modules for a remark.
Sep 02, 2016
 PROBABILITY FOR REVALUATION IN BC
by: sachin

Dear team, I got my result today:

L-7.5
W-6.5
R-6
S-5

I DID REALLY VERY WELL IN SPEAKING, but dont know what happened.

kindly suggest me regarding this matter.
Sep 04, 2016
 PROBABILITY FOR REVALUATION IN BC
by: IELTS buddy

Hi Sachin,

Firstly, how do you know you did well in the speaking? Only the examiner who is doing the grading can really judge that.

Your score is quite a bit lower than your others (and 7.5 in listening but 5 in speaking does seem odd) so there is potentially an issue.

But in thinking about a remark, you need to decide how confident you are that your speaking is better than 5? What evidence do you have for that e.g. test taken before, advice from an IELTS instructor etc.

If you are sure that 5 must be wrong from some evidence or experience then it may be worth getting a remark.
Sep 08, 2016
 rechecking
by: Varun

Hello,

I got my scores on 2nd September as follows:

S= 7
L= 7
R= 6.5
w= 6

I think I had done better than 6, so can a rechecking help me to get 7 in writing?
Sep 08, 2016
 Re-check
by: IELTS buddy

Hi Varun,

Nobody can predict if your score will go up or not.

You say you think you did better than 6 but it is difficult to judge your own essay. You need to be very confident that you are better than 6 normally

For example you may know you are better because you have had an instructor who has checked past essays and you have always got much higher.

If you have not done this, how do you know?

So you need to think about whether you really know if you are generally better than 6 or not in your writing.
Sep 17, 2016
 Re-evaluation
by: Anonymous

Hi ! Last night I got my IELTS result and my score is as under:

Listening 8.5
Reading 8
Writing 6
Speaking 8.5

I am not convinced with my Writing score, it just can't be 6 ...what should i do?? If i apply for re-evaluation, will it help??
Sep 18, 2016
 Re-evaluation
by: IELTS buddy

Your situation is really the same as Varin's, so please look at the comments I gave there. Thanks.
Sep 22, 2016
 Does writing get an automatic remark
by: Anonymous

Scores

R9
S9
L9
W6.5

Would they remark the writing

Ta

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It's likely it was looked at twice so there is probably little point in having a remark.

IELTS buddy
Sep 23, 2016
 revaluation
by: irene

Hi I got only 6 for speaking. Others for 7.5/7/7. Is there any scope for revaluation.

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There's always a chance for everyone a score could change if it is remarked, but you need to assess your particular situation. See some of the discussions below. Why are you sure your score should be higher?

If you have good evidence it should be higher then you may want to consider a remark.
Sep 23, 2016
 revaluation
by: harpreet kaur lakhi

Hello, I'm astonished to see my ielts result i got only 5.5 bands i want my paper should be remarked
Oct 21, 2016
 Remarking
by: Cath

I got ielts result today

L: 7
R: 7.5
W: 6
S: 6.5

I really need 7 in speaking. Should I go for re marking? Please suggest?

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Look at some of the comments below. They explain under what circumstances it may be worth getting a remark.

IELTS buddy
Oct 21, 2016
 Writing
by: Gette

Hi i just got my result for the 4th time.

R: 8.5
L: 8.5
S: 7
W: 6

I'm pretty sure i did good in my writing. Do you have any details if they give a remark higher than .5.

And is it true that if u have 1 skill with 2 bands higher it is automatically rechecked by a senior checker already and means that a remark is not a good option anymore? Since the third person will unlikely have the same opinion?

Thanks
Oct 22, 2016
 Writing
by: IELTS buddy

Hi Gette,

It is very likely that yours has been looked at again already so you are probably wiser to just retake the test.
Oct 26, 2016
 Should i go fr reading remarking or not
by: Gaurav

First time i got:

Reading-5
Writing-5
Speaking-5.5
Listening-6

Now I got:

Reading-5
Writing-6
Speaking-6.5
Listening-7
Nov 04, 2016
 i got
by: Gurbaaz

L-6
R-6
S-5.5
W-5.0

Is it possible for me to increase my writing band to 5.5 by re-marked?

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Check out the comments below - unless there is some good reason you think it should be higher it's just a gamble.

IELTS buddy
Nov 05, 2016
 hello should I go for rechecking
by: Anonymous

Hello sir,

On 1st try I got 6 band in speaking but this time I got only 4.5 and by the way I REALLY DONE very WELL in speaking as compared to 1st try.

Should I go for rechecking. I'm too much confident that my speaking result will be minimum 6 band?? And my requirement is 5.5.
Nov 06, 2016
 hello should I go for rechecking
by: IELTS buddy

Hi,

Yours is a situation where it may be worth considering a remark as there is quite a difference between a 6 and a 4.5. In other words, it's unlikely you could suddenly get that much worse in your speaking.

However, you have to consider that maybe your score was too high the first time and also that you did a bit worse this time? Only someone objective such as an IELTS instructor can tell you for sure what your level actually is.

Also, when scores go up it's often just by half a band so you may find you get 5.

If you really are sure you did better you may want to go for a remark, but it's really up to you. It's impossible to know for sure what the result could be.
Nov 26, 2016
 will there be any change
by: Anonymous

Hi, I got 7.0 in speaking, reading, listening but I got a 5.5 for writing. Should I apply for re-evaluation? Are there positive chances, I think I wrote a decent essay and it needs 6.0 min.
Nov 27, 2016
 will there be any change
by: IELTS buddy

Nobody can predict whether there will be any change.

If you only need a half band increase and you are sure your essay was ok and as you say you got 7 in your other modules, it may be worth a risk.

But are you sure that your writing is as good as your other skills? You need to think about that.
Dec 01, 2016
 should I remark
by: Anonymous

My ielts scores at first was 6/7.5/7/6.6 for L/R/W/S respectively. Then I took again and scored 7.5/7/7/6.at third time I got 8.5/7/6.5/7. I had given for remarking. Is there any chance of increasing my score by half a band in speaking.

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There's always a chance a score could go up but it's impossible to predict if it will or not.

IELTS buddy
Dec 02, 2016
 Remark Cost? is it worth?
by: Mah

Hi I have got Academic Result today

W-6
R-6
L-6
S-6.5

Overall 6
But I need each 6 and overall 6.5 for my Phd.

Is it better to re-mark my Writing? If I get 6.5 for writing can I get the average 6.5?

How much it will cost me?
Tks
Mah

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You should check your centre for the cost, but it's more or less the same price as taking the test again.

You really just need to decide whether to get a remark or not yourself as it's impossible to know if it will change.

People usually get a remark if it clearly looks like there has been a mistake with the marking, but there does not seem to be any specific evidence for that with you, so you are just taking a gamble if you do it. So you may want to take the test again instead.

IELTS buddy
Dec 02, 2016
 Ielts revaluation
by: Anonymous

Sir is there possibility of reduction of bands if we recheck our exam....??

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I've not heard of scores being reduced.

IELTS buddy
Dec 02, 2016
 Remark request
by: Anonymous

Hi,

I got my IELTS Result (GT): L-8.5; R & W-7; S-6.5.

I need a 7 in speaking, will it be advisable to send my result for a Remark? I think it was pretty good compared to the score I received, also the examiner cut me off every time I answered her question, so I was fluent and grammatically correct too.

Need to know whether I should have it remarked.

Thanks.
Dec 02, 2016
 Remark request
by: IELTS buddy

Only you can really make that decision.

If you are very confident that you are higher than 6.5 and you did well, then you may want to, but it's not possible to predict if it will increase or not.
Dec 12, 2016
 Speaking score too low
by: Balooshi

Hi sir,

I received my Result this Friday morning;

L=8
R=8
W=7
S=6.5

Overall = 7.5

I need 7.5 overall and at least 7.0 in each module, should I go for a remark?

My previous speaking bands;

May (British council)= 7.5
September (IDP)= 7.0 and 7.5
October (IDP)= 6.0
November (British council)= 7.0

I think I did much better in the last speaking but still I got 6.5.

Please suggest me.
Kind Regards
Dec 14, 2016
 Speaking score too low
by: IELTS buddy

Hi,

I would say in your case you have quite a good reason for going for a remark as previously you have to 7.5 twice in speaking and 7 once.

And you only need that one half band in one module.

It's slightly concerning that you got 6 not long ago though, that is my only concern.

I think if I was you I would be quite tempted to get a remark, but it has to be your decision really as of course it's really impossible to predict what could happen.
Dec 16, 2016
 Remark
by: Saj

Hi. I have appeared for ielts this month. Got 7 band in all except speaking. I got only 6 in speaking, but last time when I appeared i was able to attain 7 for speaking. I was expecting at least 7 this time since I was satisfied with my performance in speaking exam. Can I give for revaluation?
Dec 18, 2016
 revaluation
by: IELTS buddy

Yes you can ask for it. Anybody can. But nobody can know if your band will go up or not.

Yours may be worth considering as you have taken the test before and got 7, but often bands only go up by half a band, which means you may end up with speaking 6.5.
Dec 28, 2016
 Example EOR
by: Victoria

Hello! Can someone please supply me with an example of completed EOR?
Jan 04, 2017
 To share my experience
by: Anonymous

Hi,

My first score in July was L 6.0, R 5.5, W 5.0 and Speaking was 7.5 (I was always confident in speaking).

Later I took an intensive course for six weeks in order to improve my scores, and second time in December I've got L 7.5, R 7.0, W 6.5, but Speaking 5.5!

Sent my text for re-marking!

I can not describe how angry am I because I was assessed many times during my course by experienced tutors and never got lower than 7!

Moreover, I was pretty satisfied with my performance after the exam, because questions were familiar to me and I felt very confident. Now I have to wait for 8 weeks for re-mark, so I missed the opportunity to take my degree course. It seems to me that IELTS is just a JOKE a money making JOKE!
Jan 05, 2017
 To share my experience
by: IELTS buddy

It won't be for money making as the examiner won't make any money by giving you a 5.5.

However, in your case it does look like a good example of where something may have gone wrong and a good case for seeking a remark.

You scored much better in speaking the first time and also you have tutors who have told you you are higher. Those are the kinds of times it is definitely worth getting a remark as you have some good evidence that you should be higher.

I can see why you are frustrated though as it means you have missed a course you wanted to apply for. You could try contacting the course to see if they could provisionally hold a place for you pending the remark.

Good luck anyway
Jan 23, 2017
 just a little .5 to reach the stars
by: monstercub

Hi classmates,

I received the result last week and I've got

Listening - 6.0
Speaking - 7.0
Reading - 7.5
Writing - 5.5

I needed at least 6.0 for every component.
I have this strong feeling to apply for re-evaluation and hopefully increase my Writing score by .5.

But looking at the cost makes me wanna jump off the apartment building.

I just want to ask you if its worth it to try this, instead of just using the money to buy some goods from the grocery store?
Jan 25, 2017
 just a little .5 to reach the stars
by: IELTS buddy

Really it's impossible to say for sure.

Actually from looking at your writing in your post it does seem you may be better at writing than the score you got, but it's possible you made some errors answering the questions in the actual test that brought your score down, so it's still possible, even if you are an ok writer that you got 5.5.

So really you just need think about that and decide. It's just a bit of a gamble in your case unless for some reason you are very certain that you did do better than your score.
Jan 31, 2017
 Passed in several attempts
by: Samanta

Hello

I attempted IELTS for 5 times and got same scores:

W:6
S:6.5
R:7.5
L:7

on every attempt.

But I needed S:7 and overall: 6.5. I was extremely frustrated. I applied for re marking of my 5th attempt. Meanwhile, I also took another two exams (6th and 7th) attempt. I am extremely happy to share that I got my required score in my 6th attempt with scores (L:8, R:8, W:7, S:7).

I was amazed with my writing score while I was pretty confident on my speaking though. I haven't got my remarking result yet.

Anyways, I am done with my IELTS. Never lose your hope especially when you are lacking by 0.5. It means you are almost there.

Good luck. I will post once I get my remarking result just so you know it got change or not.
Feb 03, 2017
 IELTS review positive
by: Anonymous

I had written IELTS from India. My speaking score was 6.5 in two exams. I got reevaluated and there was increase on one band. It is observed that IELTS examiners who are in India are very biased and they are not giving the required band score.
Feb 23, 2017
 I don't know whether I should request on results or not
by: Anonymous

I am going to use my result to apply the uni which they required for 7 overall and each part have to be not lower than 6.5.

For the first time I got:
R 7.5
W 6
L 6
S 6.5

And for the second time I got:
R 7
W 6
L 6.5
S 6.5

I don't know whether I should request for the remark, can anyone give me some advice?

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There is not much there to suggest you should go for a remark as your scores were quite similar each time (just half a band). This therefore suggests no mistake has been made.

Of course it's quite possible if you have remark they could go up a bit but it's just a gamble. Nobody can predict what will happen.

IELTS buddy
Feb 24, 2017
 Absolutely surprised
by: Areli

Hi,

I would like to get your advice about whether ask for a remark or not, the first time I took IELTS I got the following results:

Listening 5.5
reading 7.0
Writing 6.0
Speaking 7.0

Three months later after have taken a course from the British council and have the help of a native professor I got this scores:

Listening 7.0
reading 7.5
Writing 6.5
Speaking 5.5!! D:

I am frustrated because I am fairly sure I did it well in my speaking exam, I felt confident and thought I would have the same score as before or higher.

It worth to ask for a remark?
Mar 02, 2017
 Absolutely surprised
by: IELTS buddy

Yours is a situation where it is certainly worth seriously considering a remark.

As you say, your other scores a much higher and you got much higher last time. So it is possible a mistake was made.

But it's impossible to know if it will change, or if it does what it could change to.

Most common is just half a band score change, but of course it could go up more. For example it could go to 6.5 but I don't know if you need that or 7.
Mar 17, 2017
 Pls. Suggest
by: Anonymous

Hi I got my result today on 17th March 2017.

Below are my marks:

L: 6.5
R: 6.5
W: 6.5
S: 8

I was upset with my reading, as i was expecting nearly 8 in that.

I completed my reading 10 Mins before the time and re checked the answers twice. I was pretty confident that i did the best in Reading and Speaking Modules, but somehow the results didn't prove the same for Reading. Pls. suggest if I should go for re-marking or not.
Mar 17, 2017
 Pls. Suggest
by: IELTS buddy

Reading answers are either right or wrong so it's not always a good idea to get a remark for that.
Mar 17, 2017
 Remark?
by: stace

Hello!

I just got my results:

L 8.5
R 9
W 6.5
S 8.5

I did ielts a few years back and it was a 7. I just need a min of 7 in all my components. Should I wait for a remark or just retake the test this coming Saturday? I mean from what I read above, it seems like there should already been "remarked"if the scores within the components are diff by more than 2 bands?

Your advice is very much appreciated! Thank you!
Mar 19, 2017
 sprite
by: Anonymous

Hai, I got my ielts result yesterday.And I got L-6,R-6,W-5,S-5.5.My overall snoring is 5.5 but I need 6 bands. Please give me a advise . should I go for rechecking .By this I can easily improve my writing scores.
Mar 20, 2017
 Request remark if you are confident about how good you did in the exam
by: BJ

Hello all,

I sat for the IELTS Academic exam on (21-Jan-2017) and my results came after 2 weeks as the following:

L: 7.5
R: 7
W: 5.5
S: 7.5

I got shocked with the writing as I know I was sure I did very well.

I requested for remarking, and today I got my revised scores as the following:

L: 7.5
R: 7
W: 7
S: 7.5

So, if you are confident about how good you did in the exam, go ahead and ask for a remark.
Apr 07, 2017
 Speaking remarked: 6.5 to 7.5
by: davidJ

I took my IELTS General Test in Singapore. I received my score with a 6.5 in speaking. Which I found really surprising. I had it remarked and they changed it to 7.5.

My suggestion is, if you're confident that you should have a higher score. Go for it. If you know that you performed terrible, then don't.
Apr 07, 2017
 How long remarking
by: Rene

This question is for David, who posted that he got the score that he wanted for his speaking after the remarking. I also took my exam in Singapore. My score during my 3rd attempt R=9, L=7, W=7, S=6.5. However in my previous 2 exams I got 7 in my Speaking. How long does it take before you got the result of remarking. Thank you
Apr 09, 2017
 How long remarking
by: IELTS buddy

Officially the guidelines say it could be 7 weeks.
Apr 09, 2017
 writing and speaking
by: Anonymous

Hi, I did the exam twice and the result are

1st attempt:

L - 7.5
R - 8.0
S - 6.5
W - 6.5

2nd Attempt:

L- 8.5
R - 8.00
S - 7.00
W - 6.5

I have improved 0.5 in each section except Writing. This is frustrating and I need a minimum 7. Should I apply for a re correction?

Thanks,
Ayu
Apr 12, 2017
 Writing score
by: IELTS buddy

The fact that you have taken the exam twice and got a 6.5 twice does suggest that 6.5 is your current level, so it's quite likely the score won't change.

But nobody can predict it. It's possible another person marking could view it as better and the score could increase. But it's just whether you want to risk this or take the test again.

If you are 6.5 though you need to start taking some steps towards improving towards a 7.
Apr 21, 2017
 Advice for rechecking
by: Anonymous

Please advise me, i just got my score:

L 8.5
R 7.5
S 8.0
W 6.5

Should i go for rechecking, because i need 7.0 minimum in each.

Regards
Dr. Anser Ali
Apr 21, 2017
 Advice for rechecking
by: IELTS buddy

In a case like yours, I'd normally say it's seriously worth considering because you only need half a band in the writing, and your other scores indicate you are a fairly high level generally.

The thing is though your scores may have already been rechecked. If there is a big discrepancy between scores such as 2 bands (as in your listening and writing) they are likely to have rechecked it.

However, IELTS don't publish what their exact procedures for this are, and precisely when they would or would not check something so it's not possible to know for sure.
Apr 21, 2017
 Rechecking
by: Anonymous

Thank you very much for the prompt reply. I have applied for rechecking, let's hope for the best.
Dr. Anser Ali
Apr 22, 2017
 Just missed by 0.5, need advice on recheck
by: Anonymous

Hi,

I received the results for GT module last week India (first time attempt). Scores are:

L-7.5
R-7
S-7
W-6.5

I needed 7 in every section, as I missed it in writing. I am confident about my writing as I followed most of rules for it such as, coherence, word limit, conclusion, contraction, linking words, paragraphs.

As none of my score difference is 2 band, so I expect examiner did not rechecked it, shall I go for recheck?
Apr 24, 2017
 Just missed by 0.5, need advice on recheck
by: IELTS buddy

As you'll see from previous postings, it's impossible to know if it will improve if you have a recheck.

It's just a gamble - another examiner may view it differently and it could go up by half a band, but there is no way to know.
May 12, 2017
 Ask for a remark
by: Gawri

Hi,

I received my academic IELTS results today.

L 8.5
R 7.5
W 6.5
S 7.0

I thought I did my writing component well. But the problem is during the exam I forgot to write down the test date and module in the extra paper given for me. Even when I asked them they said it might be a problem.

This is my first attempt and I'm so disappointed. Do you think I should ask for a remark?
May 12, 2017
 Ask for a remark
by: IELTS buddy

If forgetting to write down the test date and module on your extra paper was a problem (i.e. they did not include it when they marked your paper) then I can't see how a remark will help as I can only assume they will mark the same paper as they did the first time (in other words again not look at the extra sheet).

To be honest I'd be surprised if they did not mark it. I'm sure the admin staff put them together and it was all marked.

But really all you can do is try asking the test centre but I have a feeling they will say they can't check now.
May 27, 2017
 Confused regarding results
by: Simran Kaur

Hey.

I took test two times and obtained:

L 8.5
R 6.5
W 7
S 7.5 in the first time, while

L 7.5
R 8.5
W 7.5
S 6.5 in second attempt with an overall score of 7.5 both the times.

My requirements is 7 in each module.
Should I request for a remark???
May 28, 2017
 Confused regarding results
by: IELTS buddy

As I always say on here it's of course impossible to know what the outcome could be and it's ultimately up to you what you do, but yours is a very good case for getting a remark.

You only need half a band in one module, speaking, and then you have all the scores of at least 7 that you need. If a score is increased, then it's more likely to be by half a band than a whole band.

Also, you scored 7.5 before. It is possible for a person to do less well in one test than another, but dropping by one band in speaking is quite a lot so, if you feel you did as well this time as the time before then it's is possible you were marked slightly low and another examiner could view it differently.

So like I say it's possible nothing will change and it's up to you, but it's a good case to certainly seriously consider going ahead with it.
Jun 19, 2017
 do i apply for a remark or not?
by: Anonymous

Hi

My general training scores are:

First attempt:

L-7.5 R-6.5 W-7 S-7

Second attempt:

L-7.5 R-9 W-6.5 S-7.5

I am quite worried as i require a minimum of half a band in writing.

please suggest do i go for a remark?

======

It's possible it could go up half a band but you got only half a band more last time so it is quite possible you did slightly worse and got a half band less.

But another examiner could view it differently.

So really just a decision you need to make.

IELTS buddy
Jun 24, 2017
 Remark
by: Ekam

First test result.

L. 6
R. 5
W. 5.5
S. 6.5

Overall. 6

2nd result:

L.7.5
R.7
W.5.5
S.5

Overall 6.5

My need is 5.5 in speaking but i knw i didn't done well as my first exam.

Should i go for revaluation? Pls suggest asap.

======

It is quite a drop - 6.5 to 5. So if you can afford it, it may be worth trying a remark, but there is no guarantee it will change as you may have done worse than last time.

IELTS buddy
Jun 29, 2017
 Should I request for a remark for Speaking?
by: Anonymous (Msia)

This is my recent results.

Listening: 8.5
Reading: 7.5
Writing: 7.0
Speaking: 6.5

Overall: 7.5

I am wondering if I should ask for a remark for Speaking.

======

There should be a reason though for asking for a remark. Why do you think it is wrong? It's quite near to your writing result so it may well be correct.

IELTS buddy
Jul 20, 2017
 ielts result
by: Anonymous

I took the test just 6 weeks ago and my scores are as follows:

Listening...7
Speaking...7.5
Reading....7
Writing...7

Total score of 7

I however need a total score of 7.5 so I can apply for my exams...an increase of 0.5 is all I need to get a total score of 7.5...Do you think I should apply for a remark because I am so sure of what I wrote in all sections.
Jul 21, 2017
 ielts result
by: IELTS buddy

As I have said on here it's impossible to predict what could happen so it's up to you if you want to take the chance.

If a score does go up then it's more likely to be by half a band so it may work for you. But of course it may be marked the same way.

It is always difficult to assess your own writing, but if you are very sure it is wrong then it may be worth pursuing a remark.
Aug 16, 2017
 Need urgent advice please help
by: AMRINDER JIT SINGH

I got:

7.5 in speaking
6.5 reading
6 writing
5.5 speaking.

Overall score is 6.5

I need 6 in speaking should I go for remark?
Please reply fast:
Aug 17, 2017
 Need urgent advice please help
by: IELTS buddy

But you haven't said why you think it is wrong. If you go for a remark there has to be a good reason.
Sep 20, 2017
 Remark - I got half band increase
by: Tasleem

Go ahead you have high chance.

My experience, I wrote Aug 19th and I got 5.5 in writing and got 7 in reading, 7.5 in Speaking and listening and immediately applied for remark.

And in two weeks I got revised for writing with marks of 6 and very happy

All true best
Nov 24, 2017
 EOR
by: Anonymous

I scored L9 R9 S7.5 W6.5. I need 7 at least in writing. Should I request a remarking for the writing or it will be a waste of time and money??
Nov 24, 2017
 Rechecking or not
by: Ami

I just got my IELTS result and it was L-9, R-8.5, S-8 and W-6.5. Should I go for rechecking?
Nov 25, 2017
 Kindly suggest on EOR
by: HnM

Hello,

I got my IELTS report yesterday with the following band score in each section

Listening - 8.5
Reading - 8
Writing - 6.5
Speaking - 7.5

I was very happy after the test but the writing score is a shocker. I did very well making sure all the grading criterias are met and expected atleast 7.5 - 8. Do you think my writing was graded by two examiners as I have a difference of 2 whole bands or is it done only if the difference is more than 2. Please advice if I should go for remarking and have my writing section reassessed as I need a minimum band score of 7 in it.

Your swift response will be greatly appreciated.

Thanks
Nov 26, 2017
 EOR
by: IELTS buddy

With regards to the two band difference, IELTS don't actually publicly say when they do a remark.

If you search online, on one site it says they do if the 2 mark difference is between speaking and writing, on another they say it's a difference with any score.

Personally I would say it is more likely to be the former because you'd expect the writing and speaking to be fairly similar, but the others could be quite different. But it's not clear what they do.

But with your other scores so different you could try as it's quite possible it would be up half a band, but there is no guarantee. You could have made some errors with your writing such as not answering the question properly which brought your score down.

So really it's just a gamble, and up to you whether you'd prefer to spend the money on a new test.
Feb 02, 2018
 Remark
by: Anonymous

In my first attempt my scores were as follows:

L 8, R 7.5, W 6.5, S 7.5.

I just received the result of my second attempt and my scores were as follows:

L 7.5, R 7, W 7, S 7 with an overall band score of 7 while I needed to get an overall of 7.5.

I'm pretty sure that I spoke very well and deserve at least a 7.5 in speaking. Would a remarking in speaking be a good idea or a remarking in all sections if any is gonna increase by a 0.5 for me to have my desired overlay and score thank you
Feb 04, 2018
 Remark
by: IELTS buddy

This is just a guess but I would say your writing is unlikely to go up. You got 6.5 before and 7 this time. So I think it unlikely it would go to 7.5 (but as I say that's just a guess I can't say for sure what would happen).

Listening and reading are also very unlikely to change as they are set answers - either right or wrong.

So that leaves speaking. And really it is just a gamble. You got 7.5 before so it is possible if another examiner looks they could think it was 7.5 but it's really impossible to tell you either way.

So you just need to decide if you want to take that risk or not or spend the money on another test.
Feb 13, 2018
 IELTS Reading
by: Anonymous

I have got same IELTS score for two times

L-8.5
R-6.5
W-7
S-7

I need 7 in reading. can I go for reading remark? what is the sucess rate?

Thanks!!
Feb 14, 2018
 IELTS Reading
by: IELTS buddy

Reading questions are either right or wrong so there is little chance of getting your score changed.
Feb 14, 2018
 Should I apply for remark
by: Ari

Hi

My recent IELTS score is

L 8.5
R 7.5
S 7
W 6.5

Last year I appeared for IELTS twice and my score was

L 8.5 , 7.5
R 7.5 , 7.5
S 7.5 , 7
W 6.5 , 6

Should I apply for re-evaluation for writing?
I need 7 in each module.
I am Really in stress
Feb 16, 2018
 Should I apply for remark
by: IELTS buddy

I'm not sure in your case there is much chance of it being increased as it doesn't seem like any error has been made.

You've taken the test three times and got 6, 6.5 and 6.5 so that suggests you are around that level for your writing, not 7.
Feb 25, 2018
 Remarking
by: Anonymous

I appeared for IELTS academic in February in united kingdom. My result came out to be LRWS 8 8.5 6.5 8.

Unfortunately I need band 7 in all.

Do u suggest me to send for EOR for re-evaluation is it worth because I had taken the test in UK? Please guide me. Thanks in advance.
Feb 27, 2018
 Remarking
by: IELTS buddy

It doesn't make any difference about taking it in the UK.

In your case as you did well in the other modules, it is possible that your writing was marked a bit low. It is possible it was looked at again already because of the difference in the scores but impossible to know that for sure.

So it's a gamble but up to you. It's possible that you did make some kind of errors in your writing that led to the 6.5.
Apr 06, 2018
 Score improvement in ielts
by: Hemant sharma

Hi

I gave ielts from bc on 16th December 2017.
My scores were listening 8.5, reading -7.-,speaking -6 and writing 6.5
Today I got reassessment result as follows:

Listening - 8.5
Reading- 7
Speaking - 7 = increase of one band
Writing - 7 = increase of .5 band

Thanks
Apr 07, 2018
 Should i go for writing ielts rechecking?
by: Navneet

Actually i have score overall 6 bands in ielts. In reading and listening 6, writing 5.5 , in.speaking 7....i want overall 6.5. Is there any chance in writng task to increase .5 band. Should i go rechecking?
Apr 09, 2018
 Should i go for writing ielts rechecking?
by: IELTS buddy

You should go for a recheck if you think an error was made and you should have got a 6. Otherwise it's just a gamble, though of course your gamble could pay off and it may go up, but at at the same time it may not.
Apr 09, 2018
 Is it wise to apply for a remarking?
by: Ava

UK VI - 24th March 2018

L 9
R 9
S 7.5
W 6.5

Overall 8.0

I need at least 7.0 in all PLAB in November this year.
Apr 12, 2018
 Is it wise to apply for a remarking?
by: IELTS buddy

Yours is an example of where it may be worth asking for a remark as your other scores are much higher, that is of course if you are sure your wrote well and did not make a mistake such as not answering the question.

It is the case that if there is a two band difference between other scores then it is automatically remarked, however I believe this is between just speaking and writing, not the others. If it includes the others then it would have been remarked already. Unfortunately it's not possible to check which is correct.

But you have to keep in mind the score could be correct in which case you'll have wasted your money.
Jul 20, 2018
 Remarking the reading component
by: Gary

Hi, i just received my IELTS RESULTS and are as follows.

LISTENING 8.0
READING 7.0
WRITING 8.5
SPEAKING 8.5

with an overall score of 8.0.

This is the 3rd attempt and i previously got overall band 8.0 but as i am hopefully immigrating to Australia , i am requiring all 4 components to be a 8.0 .

I thought i did well this time but the reading section is the mark i would possibly want re marked as i understand i got 35/40 which is band 7.0 and i needed 37/40 to achieve the band 8.0 .

As this is the only thing holding me back from getting my permanent visa, i am wondering if i would be possibly successful in applying for a remark in the reading component.

Thanks in advance
Jul 22, 2018
 Remarking the reading component
by: IELTS buddy

It's probably not worth it with reading as the answers are either right or wrong. It's not like speaking and writing which are marked by an examiner and open to possible errors.
Jul 22, 2018
 Remarking
by: Anonymous

Hi Hossam,

Sorry for your unexpected results. IELTS is a exam which depends on luck.It all depends on circumstances and your presence of mind on that day and I know it is a very stressful but easy exam. You will definitely be successful. But don't expect any positives on IELTS remarking, it's a waste of time and money. Whoever are writing that marks will increase it is not at all true, they are giving us false hope. Try to reappear the exam with maximum presence of mind and leave the rest to luck.

ALL THE BEST
Oct 08, 2018
 IELTS EOR by AEO Islamabad, Pakistan
by: Mudassir

Hi everyone,

I am sure you all agree that writing is the component where most of us get stuck and I am not the exception. I did IELTS (GT) an got 7 as per my expectations.

Next time I wrote IELTS (A) and got 6.5 in writing which was not what I expected. I worked hard, learnt new tips of writing and practiced by writing (I never did it before), was very confident that I will do well and I really did!! But when I got the result to my surprise I got 6.5 in writing which was really annoying as I deserved at least 7.

I did an EOR and took a risk of PKR 15000, waited for 3 weeks and finally I got my updated bands 7 and this was the minimum I required to apply for registration with a professional body.

So, I would suggest, if you are confident that you did well in writing, give it a try. You may end up with a disappointment and a loss of EOR fee but life is all about taking chances. If you never try, you never win!!!

Good luck!
Oct 13, 2018
 Should I ask for remark?
by: Joey

I made my first attempt recently for IELTS and had the follow results:

Listening: 8.5
Reading: 8.0
Writing: 6.5
Speaking: 8.0

I am rather shocked by my writing scores and was wondering if I should get a remark.
Oct 14, 2018
 Should I ask for remark?
by: IELTS buddy

Unfortunately only you can answer that. You have to think about why you may have got a 6.5. If you are sure it's an error on the part of the examiner then go for the remark.

But you have to be sure - you may have misunderstood the question or something which can bring your score down quite a lot, even if you are a good writer.
Jun 16, 2019
 Speaking
by: Nick2.0

My IELTS result for 5th Jan 2019 brit council

Listening: 7.5
Reading: 8
Writing: 5.5
Speaking: 6.5
Overall Band Score: 7


IELTS RESULTS IDP

Test Date: 6/1/2019


L - 6.5
R - 7.0
W - 5.5
S - 6.0
Overall - 6.5

I need 7 in speaking me and my wife focused our practice in speaking and writing and I am very confident that I did better in my second exam for speaking and writing, so is there a possibility that my speaking can be 7 and writing 6 or 6.5 after remark? Please advice me. Thank you.
Jun 16, 2019
 Should I go for a remark?
by: Anonymous

My IElTS first attempt
L 8.5
R 7
W 6
S 9

2nd Attempt
L 8.5
R 9
W 6.5
S 7

Should I go a remark on the speaking part of the test? and maybe writing?
Jul 11, 2019
 Speaking-Remark
by: Anonymous

Hi. I would like to ask for your suggestion is I can remark this speaking score. This is my 3rd time already. And I always end up at 6.5 score in speaking. I am aiming for a 7.0. Thank you

Speaking- 6.5
Reading-6.5
Listening-7.5
Writing 5.5
Jul 11, 2019
 Speaking-Remark
by: Anonymous

Hi. I would like to ask for your suggestion is I can remark this speaking score. This is my 3rd time already. And I always end up at 6.5 score in speaking. I am aiming for a 7.0. Thank you

Speaking- 6.5
Reading-6.5
Listening-7.5
Writing 5.5
Mar 17, 2020
 Should I submit for re-eval, please share your thoughts.
by: Anonymous

I got my results last week and my scores are as follows:
1.Reading-9
2.Listening-8
3.Speaking-7
4.Writing-6.5

All my schooling was done in English institutions. However, I took 3 weeks classes for this exams and so I was expecting an 8 in all sections. Reading mark was bonus. Now, I want to ask for re-eval for both speaking and writing.

The IELTS class I attended did not grade my writing but advised on how to write properly. so, I cannot be 100% confident if my mark will increase. I need 7 and above in all for immigration purpose.

Please let me know your thoughts.
Jul 09, 2020
 Remarking
by: Anonymous

I got my scores today and my scores are

L - 6.0
R - 5.5
W - 6.0
S - 7.0
Overall 6.0

I really need 6.5 overall for visa screen.

Should I consider remarking?
Sep 04, 2020
 Should I go for EOR or
by: Arushi Bhardwaj

My bands are as below
L 8
R 7
W 7
S 6.5
Overall 7

Should I go for EOR.
Plz guide
Mar 02, 2021
 Remarking writing
by: Amal

Hi,

I was wondering if I should give my test for a remarking because I got 8/8/7.5/6.5 L/R/S/W and I only require a 0.5 increase in writing, and I am confident I wrote it much better than 2 years back. 8.5/7.5/7.5/6.5 R/L/S/W
Mar 03, 2021
 Remarking writing
by: IELTS buddy

Your other scores suggest it perhaps might be higher than the score you got, but it's impossible to know whether or not you did do something that meant you were awarded a lower score.

So really it is a bit of a gamble and you need to decide whether to take that risk. If you are happy with your other scores and don't want to perhaps risk them going down next time it might be worth it.

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IELTS scores of 9 but 6 in writing

Dear all,

I would like to ask about getting an EOR for my IELTS test. I just got my results, and they were as follows:

Speaking: 9
Reading: 9
Listening: 9
Writing: 6

I don't think I need to tell you what I think is wrong with these results. I am a native-level speaker who uses both spoken and written English at a high level on a daily basis. I'm pretty sure my essays deserve better than 6.

Do you think there's a possibility that IELTS actually mixed up my writing result with somebody else's? The difference just seems too big to simply be down to the assessor's opinion.

I took IELTS to apply for a graduate program. The thing is, they require you to have a minimum of 6,5 in writing. Do you think I would have a decent chance of getting my score increased?

I'm naturally worried about wasting money if the result turns out to be negative.

Thank you for everyone's opinions!

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Nov 07, 2018
 IELTS scores of 9 but 6 in writing
by: IELTS buddy

Hi William,

The things is they check scores again if there is a big discrepancy, and there is with yours. So it will have been looked at already (or it should have been - of course I can't guarantee they did, but it is their prosecute to do so).

6 is low for a native speaker how is good at English, but occasionally native speakers do mess it up as others do. Perhaps misreading the question in some way.

Also for Task 1 there are a few things you can do (or not do) that can considerably decrease your score if you don't know about them. That's why looking at tips and strategies before the test is a good idea.

So really you may need to take the test again but make sure you know exactly what do / not do in the writing.
Nov 15, 2018
 Eor for speaking module
by: Anonymous

Hello

I scored L 8 R 8 W 7.5 S 6.5 with British council

However in previous exam I scored 8 in speaking with idp

I need 7 in speaking module

Should I go for reacoring of test?

Thanks.
Dec 27, 2018
 Hi everyone
by: Anonymous

Hi everyone
I took the IELTS exam for the first time 2 weeks ago and scored 8 in both speaking and listening and 8.5 in reading.
However, my writing score was 6. Do you advise me to apply for remarking?
Dec 31, 2018
 Do it
by: Anonymous

I took IELTS twice last month. Scored S-8, L-8, R-7, W-6 the first time. The second time I had S-8, L-7, R-6.5, W-7.

However, I needed a minimum of 6.5 in each band to combine the two results for my registration. I then requested for a remark of writing module in the first test. I was very pessimistic as I thought they would have remarked it due to a difference of two band score.

After 4 weeks, my result came back and my writing was increased from 6.0 to 7.0 and my money was refunded. Also, English is my second language.

Don't hesitate to request a remark if you feel that you need to.
Feb 03, 2019
 IELTS score of 6 in writing
by: Vicky

Hi everyone

I got my results for the tests taken on the 19th of January 2019.They were as follows..S8 L8 R7.5 and W6. This is the second time the results are coming out like that. I am considering a remark as i feel strongly that something is amiss. I shall update of the outcome.
May 21, 2019
 EOR
by: Ankit

Hi, I have received my IELTS results day before. Results are as follows.

L-8
S-8
R-8.5
W-6.5

I believe I did better than 6.5 in Writing. Should I get my results rechecked ?

Please suggest.

Regards,
Ankit
Sep 06, 2019
 Normal
by: Anonymous

It is quite normal guys, to get 6 or 6.5 in writing. As getting a 7 in writing is quite rare these days, especially when you are taking an exam in a populous country - they can make more money out of this business.

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Shall I go for remarking or not?

by Constatinou
(Europe)

Hi,

I just need your advice.

Some candidates are saying that they received 6.5 band in writing and speaking.

Do you think they should go for a remarking so that they may get their score increased?

The point is that how can you believe the authenticity of rechecking by the British council.

Because if marks were raised in revaluation, British council would have to payback the fee so their honesty is at stake.

Why do they bother to increase the scores of the candidates ?

Do only one examiner is hired to recheck the exams of one candidate or not?

I hope you will reply soon .

Since you are helpful, you are a hope for many .

Bye




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Oct 10, 2013
 remarking IELTS
by: IELTS buddy

Hi,

Firstly, it's really difficult to advise someone if they should have a remark or not - that really has to be a personal decision.

If you have been practicing IELTS and you have a teacher who has been giving you band scores you may be very sure of your ability - so maybe you think the score is wrong.

But you are talking about someone getting a 6.5 for writing AND speaking.

If they got this band for both, that suggests it is correct.

People tend to go for a remark if something looks amiss. For example, they get band 8 in everything but then 6 for their writing. It may well still be correct because it is quite possible to do worse in one area than another - people can be worse at certain skills. But these are the kinds of circumstances someone may consider it.

All the other questions you ask are not possible to answer - you would need to contact the British Council to find out more about the remarking process, but I think you will find that it is confidential.

Thanks
Apr 15, 2016
 need helpppppppppppppp
by: shah

Hi.

I got: L 6, R 5.5, W 6.5, S 6.5.

Can I go for recheck of reading only for to make it 6?
Apr 15, 2016
 need help
by: IELTS buddy

Hi shah,

Yes you can choose which section you want remarked.

http://takeielts.britishcouncil.org/find-out-about-results/questions-about-your-ielts-results
Jun 03, 2016
 Need advice on remarking.
by: Raj

I got a score:

L 5.5
R 6.0
W 6.0
S 4.5

I am confused whether to go for remarking in speaking, because everything went fine in all sections of speaking I didn't stop anywhere even though she stopped me in section 2 also, I think the mistake I made was I didn't ask her permission to leave the room as soon as she stopped the recording, plse give me suggestion.
Jun 04, 2016
 Need advice on remarking.
by: IELTS buddy

Hi Raj,

You are marked on your speaking, not on whether you asked her permission to leave the room. She would not have let you leave till the test was over.
Jun 19, 2016
 Highly inconsistent marking in speaking.
by: Ridwone Hossain

I enrolled my 1st exam in the 31st April and scored 7.0 in Speaking. However, I enrolled again 4th June to improve my over all band score and I scored only 5.5 in Speaking(!).

It could be 6.5 or, in the worst case scenario, 6.0; but how come it's 5.5!

I am definitely going to remark and, therefore, I seek authorized reply/comment in this regard.
Jun 25, 2016
 remarking in speaking
by: Rajdeep Sran

Hllo sir

I got overall 6 bands
R6. W6 L6.5. S5
I need 5.5 in each module in speaking i want .5 only .. So Would you suggest me to go for remark in speaking?
Jun 26, 2016
 7 to 5.5
by: IELTS

Hi Ridwone,

It does seem odd to go from 7 to 5.5 so you are right to think about a remark, but nobody can tell you for sure if it's the right thing to do. It has to be your decision.
Jun 26, 2016
 remarking in speaking
by: IELTS buddy

Hi Rajdeep,

Are you saying that you are a higher level than 5 so it is a mistake? You should only go for a remark if you think an error has been made, not just in the hope that you may happen to get an extra .5 of a band.
Jun 26, 2016
 speaking
by: Rajdeep Sran

Hi
Yes sir i think i am higher level than 5 because I had given answers to all questions. And my speaking was i think good.

On other side many friends also give speaking on that day and thy missed 2 or 3 ques. But they got upto 6 bands ..........
Jul 01, 2016
 The grading of the test
by: IELTS buddy

Hi Rajdeep,

Just because you answered all the questions doesn't mean you got higher than a 5. It is the way you answer them.

Also, just because your friends did not answer a couple of questions and you answered them all does not mean you necessarily did better than them. You are marked on lots of things so other factors matter as well.

I'm not saying that your score is correct, it may be too low, but the reasons you are giving to not show that it should be higher.
Jul 08, 2016
 Remarking or retest?
by: Anonymous

Hello,

I Just got my IELTS GT results and i got
L- 6
R – 6.5
W- 5.5
S – 6

i need 6 in all, so whether should i go for remarking or take re-test on coming weekend.

please suggest me, thanks in advance.
Jul 08, 2016
 Remarking or retest?
by: IELTS

Nobody can really answer that. It's just a gamble and it is up to you.

It looks like you are around a band 6 so 5.5. may well be the right score.
Sep 28, 2016
 Please don't give more money to IELTS
by: Anonymous

I just took the IELTS like a month ago and got a 7.5, 6.5 in writing and 7.5 speaking.

Here is the bullshit part. I am a 30 years old and, I am a native speaker. I was born in a third world country so I have to do all this bullshit, but my parents main language in our home is English.

Out of those 30 years I have lived 22 years in English speaking countries. I have a Bachelors degree and Masters degree from top American Universities.

I have published works in Academic Journals, I give lectures every week in Universities, and I use to teach English Composition workshops at the University of Houston.

Even more ironic, I worked 5 years part time tutoring students to take the TOEFL Ibt test.

My TOEFL Ibt test is 118/120. and IELTS 7.5/9.

Therefore the only possible conclusion is that IELTS exam is bullshit. It is far more expensive than TOEFL with shameful quality.

Just take it for what it is. Nothing more than a scam to milk money. The remarking is like $150USD. Save your money and just suffer through their incompetence like everyone else.
Nov 11, 2016
 Re- Assessment
by: Anonymous

Dear Buddy,

I got my results on 11 Nov 2016 and my overall band score is 6.5.

I got L-7, R-6, W-6, S-7.5 and here I am confident on listening and reading.

I believe, I have written correct answer and I was expected a band of 8 in listening and reading.

Is it advisable to go re-evaluation on these two modules or not?

Also, how will be the overall band be effected in case it decreases or increase

Advice me, so I'll consider your valid opinion
Nov 14, 2016
 Re-Assessment of IELTS listening and reading
by: IELTS buddy

It's not usual for listening and reading scores to change because they are not the same as speaking and writing.

They are not subjectively graded by an examiner, they will be marked elsewhere and they are just right or wrong as they have fixed answers from an answer key.

Of course it is possible that an error was made so it is up to you if you want to check, but just so you know that it's more likely than not that they will stay the same.

Why are you so confident they are wrong and you should get 8? Have you taken timed practice tests to check your score?

To check the possible overall band you need to add them up and divide by 4.
Dec 23, 2016
 Remarking
by: Khan

Hi sir, I got the result with British Council now L 7, R 6.5, W 6 and S 5.5 and my last result with IDP was L 6, R 5.5, W 6 and S 7.

So I go for rechecking...please advise soon is there any different criteria between IDP and BC checking?

======

The remarking procedure would be the same for both.

IELTS buddy
Dec 23, 2016
 discrepancy between L/R and W/S
by: Anonymous90q1

Hi, I just got my IELTS result, and while I scored 8.5 both in the reading and listening tasks, I got a 6 and 6.5 in writing and speaking part.

Given that I took a CAE test two years ago and scored higher, and that in those two years I've been studying and living in an English speaking country, obtaining high grades at the University I find this discrepancy frankly laughable.

I've heard more than once that Examiners stick to lower grades knowing well that especially in the writing task 7 is required for application to a University and therefore students are likely to re take the test, therefore other money will be paid.

Should I go for the EoR or take another test altogether? IELTS wont see me again, that's for sure. Disappointed 100%.
Dec 24, 2016
 discrepancy between L/R and W/S
by: IELTS buddy

It just has to be your decision. If you are so sure it is wrong you may want to get them rechecked, but it seems odd (though not impossible of course) that they would both be incorrect.

And remember if scores do get changed it tends to only go up by half a band as if errors are made with marking it may only be slight. But again that's not to say it couldn't go up more than half a band.
Jan 18, 2017
 Need 7 in speaking
by: God's love

Hi IELTS buddy
My ielts score was
Reading 7 listening 8.5 writing 7.5 and speaking 6.5
I believe that my speaking was worth band 7. I have
Given for revaluation. Please suggest.

======

There's nothing I can really add if you have already applied for the re-evaluation. You just have to wait for the result.

IELTS buddy
Mar 10, 2017
 About revauation of IELTS Exam
by: Simar parmar singhAnonymous

My requirement was 6:0 overall and i got 5:5 as:

L=6.0
R=5.5
W=5.5
S= 5.5

But i think my speaking was quite good and i should be 6.0 in speaking as well as writing so can i fill revaluation or not as i only want 0.5 rather from writing or speaking to get overall 6.0?
Mar 12, 2017
 About revauation of IELTS Exam
by: IELTS buddy

Yes you can ask for a re-evaluation. Anybody is allowed to do it, it's up to you.

But it's impossible to know if it will get changed or not.

It's the same price I think as retaking the test, so unless you are very sure a mistake was made you may be better taking the test again.
Jul 25, 2019
 Should I go for re-mark?
by: KC

I received my score yesterday L-6/R-6/W-6.5/S-6 and I need overall - 6.5. Should I go remark for speaking? Please share me your experience how many percent have to change my score?
Nov 29, 2019
 need help concerning remarking
by: Anonymous

hi
i got L: 8.5 R: 8.0 S: 7.5 W: 6.5
i need 7.0 for writing
should i go for remarking gor writing part?
Nov 30, 2019
 need help concerning remarking
by: IELTS buddy

It may be worth seriously considering as you only need half a band and you did quite well in the other sections. So if you believe an error may have been made then it could be worth it.

However, some good candidates still get a lower score in certain modules than they expect, perhaps because they did make some kind of mistake, so it's impossible to know if it will go up. It may not.

So you need to be fairly sure it might be wrong.

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Got IELTS Writing 6.5 - recheck?

by Jahanzeb
(Pakistan)

Should I get my writing rechecked? I was quite confident that my task 2 went good. I truly expected at least a 7 in writing.

I require minimum 7 in each band.

I just got my result today for IELTS UVI Computer delivered.

Listening 8.5
Reading 9
Writing 6.5 :(
Speaking 8

Overall= 8

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Nov 14, 2018
 Writing rechecked
by: IELTS buddy

You should take some things into consideration if you want to get your writing rechecked.

Are you sure you did not make any errors with answering the questions? Some people even with good writing skills misunderstand the task 1 or 2 in some way which can reduce the score.

Also there are some dos and don'ts with answering the task 1. Have you checked tips around IELTS writing?

And are you sure your writing is higher than a 6.5? Has someone independently verified (e.g. a teacher) that it is normally higher?

But taking these into consideration, ultimately it is just your decision. You only need half a band and if it does go up after a remark, it is usually only by half a band.

So if you are very confident go ahead, but as I say there are no guarantees.

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Waiting for IELTS Enquiry on Results

by Andie
(Philippines)

Hi,

I took my very first IELTS test last March 2016 and here are my scores:

Listening - 8.5
Reading - 8.5
Writing - 6.5
Speaking - 7

I basically prepared for 3 weeks before taking the test and I really focused on the Writing part. I studied the essay structures the examiners might be looking for and, in general, I think my writing skills will bring me a band score of 7 because I was used to writing research papers in English as an undergraduate student.

After taking the test, I was confident about my performance in the writing part. I was actually expecting a score which is higher than 7. It was in the speaking part that I really had a difficulty in because I was so nervous during the interview. Hence, I was expecting a speaking test score which is below 7. To my surprise, I got a 6.5 in writing and a 7 in speaking.

I requested for IELTS Enquiry on Results (EoR) and I am currently on my 4th week of waiting. I need to get an all-7 IELTS score for each band by August to apply for my target university in Australia.

I'd like to ask if it's a wise step on my part to have my results remarked. Also, while waiting for the result of my Enquiry on Results, what steps can I do to improve my Writing and Speaking skills given my current scores, previous preparation and own assessment of my writing and speaking skills?

Lastly, if ever my scores would not improve through EoR, when is the best time to re-take the IELTS test? As much as possible, I'd like to have two possible chances of re-taking the IELTS test before August if worse comes to worst.

Thank you!

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May 09, 2016
 Enquiry on Results
by: IELTS buddy

Hi Andie,

Firstly you said that you have already requested an EoR so I would not worry about whether it is wise or not. It seems like it is done.

Regarding steps to take, I would just go through the lessons and model essays on this site and any other info from other IELTS sites to check that you are doing what you should do in an IELTS essay.

Speaking is a bit more difficult to improve online, but again you could check online for tips and strategies and find someone to practice with.

There is not really a 'best time' to take the test. It will be the same whenever you take it.

Good luck
Jun 10, 2016
 Writing score troubled me
by: Anonymous

Hi
I got my results today and I'm not contented with my results. I need 6 band for writing but unfortunately I got only 5.5.

L 6.5
R 6
W 5.5
S 6.5

Can I go for revaluation to improve my writing score.
Jun 13, 2016
 Writing score troubled me
by: IELTS buddy

Only if you are very sure that it should be higher. What were you expecting?
Feb 24, 2017
 IDP test centre
by: Suneeth

Hi,

I want to get my Writing and Speaking test resluts re-evaluated.
As the test centres are different for both the tests, am i supposed to send two Enquiry forms for the both tests?

And, I am from India, i couldn't find the option-India in the IDP test centers list.

To whom am i supposed to send my TRF along with the Enquiry forms for the re-evaluation?

Thanks in advance.
Suneeth
Mar 02, 2017
 IDP test centre
by: IELTS buddy

I'm a bit confused. You must have taken them at the same centre.

But anyway, you must have one point of contact even if it was two centre, so contact that person/centre and check where it will go.

It will be just one re-evaluation though.

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Speaking dropped from 5.5 to 4.5. Should I get EoR?

by Ankita

Hi i want to know whether i can my marks will increase in speaking by EOR. I got:

L-6
W-6
R-5.5
S-4.5

I have done much better in speaking and in my previous result i have already scored 5.5 in each but i strongly think that i should get min 5.5 in speaking unless it was far better than previous time

Please suggest

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May 07, 2016
 EoR
by: IELTS buddy

Hi Ankita,

It does seem odd for your speaking to go down from 4.5 to 5.5 - that is quite a big drop and it seems unlikely that your speaking skills could have got worse unless there was a big gap between the tests and you were not practicing.

But unfortunately nobody can predict what could happen if you had a remark.

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IELTS Remark - what do I do?

by renu bala
(punjab)

Hi..i want to apply for recheck of my writing..so i want to have complete procedure of applying..i have given the exam at chandigarh center. rechecking will be applied to test center? and from i will have center postal address?? and payment procedure? Pls reply fast

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Nov 30, 2014
 IELTS Remark
by: IELTS buddy

The procedures are explained here:

Enquiry on results
Apr 16, 2016
 Remarking
by: Anonymous

Hi..
I'm still thinking if I go for remarking...would u mind to give an idea..
I did the exam for 3 times and last result was:
L. 5.5
S.6
W.6.5
R. 6
Overall is 6 and I need 6.5
I did very well in speaking but the result is still 6.
Is it possible if I will apply for remarking it will goes up atleast 6.5? Overall?

I only need .5

Thank you...

Email me if possible Clrvin@yahoo.com.sg
Apr 17, 2016
 remarking
by: IELTS buddy

I wouldn't say there is anything in your results that stands out as odd as they are all around the same range - 5.5 - 6.5.

You say you did well in the speaking but only the examiner can really judge that as they do the scoring and have the assessment criteria.

Also, if let's say your speaking goes up to 6.5, as far as I can see, you will still only get band 6 overall. Your listening is unlikely to change as that is not subjective - your answers were either right or wrong.

It would be risky but it's really up to you. As I have said before, it's impossible for anyone to know what may happen if it was reassessed.
Jun 05, 2016
 IELTS reevaluation
by: richa

Hi, just want to confirm, after reevaluation whether these people could lower the points as well..kindly tell me
Jun 26, 2016
 Advice is appreciated
by: Ahmed

I would like to ask for any advice about remarking my speaking test as I believe I didn't get a fair test.

My first try for IELTS General I took the speaking test and I couldn't take the others due to an emergency.

Speaking 8
Listening 0
reading 0
writing 0

My second try

Speaking 8
reading 7.5
listening 6.5
writing 6

My third try.

For the speaking the examiner was late about 15 min and I felt nervous seeing other test takers finishing there turns with other examiners while I was made to wait infront of the exam room waiting for my examiner. When he arrived he went inside and I was made to wait another 10 min (while he prepared). My time was at 9 am and I entered the room at 9.25. The security and other attendants were also asking and looking around for the examiner and called him several times on his cell until he arrived. That situation made me feel uneasy and uncomfortable unlike previous times while taking the test. In addition, the examiner seemed out of mood or a bit upset. He was ok with me but very different from the other examiners I met during my previous attempts.

I scored in speaking 7
Listening 8,
Reading 9
Writing 7.5

My previous attempts I scored 8 in speaking.

What would you recommend is remarking a good try or not?

Thank you
Jul 01, 2016
 Advice is appreciated
by: IELTS buddy

Hi Ahmed,

The basis for a remark would really be whether you are very sure that you did just as well in that third test as you did in the first two tests.

If so, then you may have been scored too low, maybe like you say because the examiner was not doing his/her job well. But only you can decide that.

But if you are saying that you think you did less well because you were made to wait and that made you nervous then your score may be correct.

So you really need to think about those things and decide.
Aug 14, 2016
 Should I get an IELTS Remark?
by: Mert Yücesoy

Hello,

I would like to ask for your opinion. My score is like the following:

IELTS General Training - Overall Result 8.5

Listening - 9
Reading - 9
Written - 6
Speaking - 9

I can't believe that I scored 6 in writing section; I conduct business mainly in English, wrote my masters thesis in English and I always got high scores in different English exams (i.e 113/120 TOEFL, Writing 29/30). I am also positive that I wrote essays quite similar to example IELTS General Training tests online and I exceeded the given word limit for both tasks.

I needed at least a 7 or an 8 as a score. I am thinking whether I should take the test again or ask for a remark of the Writing section.

Should I recheck?

Thank you for the help
Aug 15, 2016
 Band 6 for writing
by: IELTS buddy

Hi Mert,

As I said on here if you read other comments, it is really difficult to know what result an EoR may have.

In your situation the 6 does seem low and you have a fairly good case to think about a remark i.e. your other scores are much higher and you know that your writing skills are quite good.

However, there are a couple of things against it. Firstly, with such a difference in score, it is possible that it may have already been flagged up as an issue at IELTS and looked at again. If this is the case then obviously 6 is correct because the second marker must have given the same score.

But they won't tell you this if you call them so I can't be sure if that is the case.

Also, there are sometimes reasons why even a very good writer gets a low writing score. For example if you misinterpreted the essay and / or letter questions in some way and so wrote the wrong thing, that can bring your score down quite a bit.

Have you looked through websites such as IELTS buddy or others to check specific things that you should / should not do in your writing for T1 and T2?

It may be worth doing that first as you may find that you did make some errors.

So really it is not easy to give you an answer and you just need to consider the things I have said, weigh things up and decide.

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Has anyone had their IELTS writing essay remarked and the score increased?

by NATHAN kasi
(dubai)

Re-checking in writing module

My scores in IELTS are:

Listening 8.5
Reading 7.5
Speaking 7.5
Writing 6

I am thinking of getting my writing paper rechecked. I feel I had done better. I need 7 in writing as I am ok in all the other modules.

Please advice, if anyone has done "writing" paper rechecked and has got score changed by 1 band. I need from 6 to 7.

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May 06, 2015
 Essay Remarked
by: IELTS buddy

Hi Nathan,

It really just has to be your decision. It's quite possible some people have had their IELTS writing essay remarked and the score increased but nobody can say what could happen in your case.

I can see your score is lower in writing than the others, but it is possible that you made an error in your answering of the question, such as a misunderstanding of the prompt. This could then bring your score down rather than it being an issue with your grammar.
Mar 15, 2016
 Whats your re-checking result?
by: Santosh

Hi Nathan,

So finally did you go for re-checking?
what was the feedback?
can u reply me with your feedback?

bhavik.2917@gmail.com

Regards,
Santosh
Apr 19, 2016
 Any Feedback?
by: Botes

Hi Nathan,

I found myself in the same position as you and need my writing score adjusted by 0.5.

Have you been successful in getting your test remarked? Sure could do with a success story before forking out more money for the remark.
Apr 19, 2016
 IELTS RECHECK
by: Nathan

No they took more than 3 weeks to respond back and mentioned the result is the same. It was real bad since I paid so much money for correction.
May 27, 2016
 How long can get the result of remark
by: Cathy

Hello Nathan,

Could you tell me how long it took to get the result of remark?? I have submitted the EoR 8 weeks, but there is still not feedback.
Nov 20, 2016
 I need your advice
by: Tar

I got L-6.5, R-6 W-6.5, S-5, recently in IELTS exam.

I am sure I did well in speaking since I did the exam 2 times ago with a grade greater than the third time though the last exam is the best.

Should I go for speaking's remark?

Could I got 6 if I am right?
Nov 24, 2016
 I need your advice
by: IELTS buddy

Hi Tar,

It's not possible to predict what could happen. If a score does go up it's usually by half a band rather than a band or more (though anything is possible of course).

You didn't say what band you got before. If it was a 6 or more and you are very sure you did just as well this time, you could risk it. But if it does go up you have to be prepared for the fact you could end up with 5.5, there is no way of knowing if it could go up to 6.
Nov 24, 2016
 Re
by: Anonymous

I got 6.5 in a previous exam
Apr 07, 2017
 Should I opt for a re-mark?
by: Asmita

Today I have got my IELTS test result from British Council and my scores are as below;

L - 7
R - 6.5
W - 6
S - 7

I got 6 in my Writing test. I had completed my essay but it did not meet the 'at least 250 words' criteria. My essay was written within the given word limit of at least 250 words.

Should I go for a recheck in Writing to get an increase in marks by .5? or should I refrain from it?

The thought which is bothering me is that, do the marks reduce in rechecking process?

Kind help. Thank you.
Apr 09, 2017
 Should I opt for a re-mark?
by: IELTS buddy

They don't tend to reduce scores so I wouldn't worry about that.

But a remark doesn't sound like a good idea because you say you didn't write enough words. If that is the case then you will have been penalised for it which will be why your score is lower than what you expected.
Jun 19, 2017
 EOR Help
by: H. J

I scored L:9, R:8, S:7.5, W:6.5.

I need 0.5 in writing to get CLB 9. Should I go for EOR?

I just have a week to decide? Help plz.
Jun 30, 2017
 EOR Help
by: IELTS buddy

Your other scores are quite high so it is possible that there was an error and it could go up, but really it's impossible to predict that.

It may be that your writing is weaker than some of your other skills. Do you know how good your writing normally is? Has someone advised you before or given you a band score when you practiced?

Those are the kinds of things you need to think about for making a decision.

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Should I get an IELTS Enquiry on Result - Remark?

by Pruthvi

Hi, i got 5.5 in my IELTS result.

L - 6
R - 5
W - 5
S - 5.5

I'm sure about my writing and speaking. i thought i will definitely get figure 6. I'm planning to go for EOR (enquiry on results) on my score. can any one please advise me.

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Aug 04, 2014
 Enquiry on Result - Remark
by: IELTS buddy

It is your decision but you need to consider it carefully.

If one band is very different from the rest, then there may be a case for it.

But you have got 5 - 5.5. in three of your tests. That suggests you probably are at that level.

Thanks
Dec 10, 2016
 re marking
by: Anonymous

Hi!

I have scored:

L-5.5
R-5.5
S-6.5
W-6

And my overall score is 6 bands.

I am really not satisfied with my result although it is okay for the course which i have to opt.

Plz tell me should i apply for re marking??
Email-simrat284@gmail.com
Wts app- 8288044228
Dec 11, 2016
 re marking
by: IELTS buddy

You need to have a good reason for getting a remark, not just that you are not happy with the result.

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Can I challenge my IELTS Speaking Score with British Council?

by Rashel
(Dhaka)

Dear All,

I got L-6, W-6, R-6 but I got Speaking-5.5 and I need 6 in each band. Can I challenge my speaking to British council?

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Oct 07, 2013
 Challenging IELTS Speaking Score
by: IELTS buddy

Hi,

Yes you can challenge the score, but you have to pay for it and it is about the same price as taking the test again I believe. Check with BC.

So a lot of people just retake the test.

Thanks
Oct 07, 2013
 Requiring info
by: Anonymous

Hi ,

I am in the similar situation .

6.5 bands in writing and speaking. Shall I go for a remarking or not?
Apr 22, 2014
 it's all about the money
by: Belinda

I find it disgraceful that a candidate has to pay to challenge their IELTS score. I have students who have paid a lot of money to continuously re-set their IELTS due to low scores. They have really progressed, yet their scores are going down!

Of course this is expensive and quite frankly I believe it's all about the British council making money by forcing students to re-sit their test in order to achieve their desired score.

I do not personally believe that, non-native English speakers are in any position to grade ESL students, especially on their spoken English, when so many have terrible accents (I speak from experience) as I live in the Middle East and I am a highly qualified English teacher with forty years of experience.(if I wanted to learn Arabic, I wouldn't ask a Chinese man to teach me!!) Now I discover to my disgust that to query a students marks, he has to to pay MORE MONEY!

Of course if it is the same price as the test, most students will just re-book a new test. I would like to know WHO, if anyone monitors the examiners?

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Should I ask for a remark for my IELTS score?

by Dharmesh
(India)

Hi,

I got my result today, scores are as below:

Listening-8.00
Reading-8.50
Speaking-6.50
Writing-6.00

I need 7 in all, do you think I should go for revaluation for Speaking and writing. I am not sure confident for writing.

Suggestions are welcome. Thanks.

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Mar 07, 2014
 Should I get a remark?
by: IELTS buddy

Hi,

I think only you can answer that question.

There is quite a difference between your reading/listening and writing/speaking scores but is this normal? Are your writing and speaking normally around a band 6?

If you have not had your work checked by an IELTS instructor, though, in the past it may be difficult to know.

You need to think about these things before getting a remark.

And remember you have to pay for a remark, so this money could be spent on taking the test again. That is something else to consider.

Thanks
Feb 05, 2016
 Recheck for writing
by: Anonymous

Hi.

Got my results today:

L/R/S - 8
W - 6.5

In my first attempt in April I got:

W - 7
L - 6.5
R/S - 8

I need a band of 7 in each section. Do you think it is advisable to apply for an IELTS recheck? Do I hold a chance? Kindly help
Feb 06, 2016
 IELTS Writing Recheck
by: IELTS buddy

Hi,

As you'll see from the comments below, it's really impossible to know.

It may well be that your writing was a 6.5 for whatever reason (some slip ups in grammar, not fully answering the question etc) but then again it's possible someone else could award it slightly higher.

But remember that examiners mark to a standardised criteria so it is more than likely to be correct.

So it's just a gamble and only you can decide.
Apr 04, 2016
 revaluation for Listening
by: Bala

Hi,

I appeared IELTS exam on 19th March through IDP. Got the result on 1st April. Scores are as below:

Listening - 5.5
Reading - 6.0
Speaking - 6.5
Writing - 6.0

I need 6 in all, do you think I should go for revaluation for listening. I did very well in exam and use to score more than 32 in practice session.

Suggestions are welcome. Thanks.
Apr 04, 2016
 revaluation for Listening
by: IELTS buddy

Hi Bala,

Don't forget that the answers for the listening are either right or wrong.

It's not like the writing or speaking which are open to some interpretation.
Apr 04, 2016
 Should I ask for a remark for my IELTS score?
by: Anonymous

"Don't forget that the answers for the listening are either right or wrong".

I completely agree with you (IELTS Buddy). But I am confident that I might have given more than 30 correct answer.

As far I know 20-22 correct answer give 5.5 and 23-26 give 6.0 band score. So i am wondering how come I got 5.5.

Did IDP played a foul game here? as I scored R-6,W-6 S-6.5 in these section.

Should I go for rechecking. Your suggestions are most welcome.
Apr 08, 2016
 Remark result
by: Ramandeep Singh

Hi, I had received my ielts academic result on 1st April 2016 and my scores are:-

Listening:-7
Reading:-6
Writing:-6
Speaking:-5.5

And I filled the EOR form for my speaking module on 6th april. I only want 0.5 band and i am damn sure that it will definitely increase but i just only want to know that how can i check my remark result.

It will come online or by other methods? I haven't received any message from British Council. So, please guide me i don't know about the remark result process.
May 01, 2016
 Writing Remark
by: AMA

Hi there,

I got my results as below:

L:8.5
R:7
W:6.5
S:7.5

I need at least 7 in all materials, and I sent an EOR 2 weeks ago for my writing remark.
My question is; do you reckon my score would increase for this band?

I had an exam 3 months before and I could get 7 for writing but this time I got 6.5 :(

Thanks and Best Regards,
May 03, 2016
 Writing Re-grade
by: IELTS buddy

Hi AMA,

There is only half a band difference between your scores, so 6.5 could well be the right score.

It's not possible though to predict what may happen.

Let us know the result of the EOR.

Thanks
Jan 03, 2020
 Revaluation
by: Anonymous

I got my results today. And scores are as follows:
Listening8.0
Reading5.5
Writing7.0
Speaking7.5

I am targeting at least 6 in reading. Do you think i should go for revaluation. Please guide.

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Getting a remark

by Manish
(Bangalore, India)

Hi,

I took my IELTS this July 10th and my scores are

L - 8
R - 6.5
S - 6.5
W - 5.5

Can I go for remark on writing as I need just 0.5 more?

Any feedback would help me a lot.

Thanks
Manish

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Jul 26, 2014
 Getting a remark
by: IELTS buddy

You can but it is really up to you. It may not get increased so it is a gamble.

I think a remark is around the same price as sitting the test again.
Nov 07, 2014
 Same Issue with me
by: DD

i have appeared exam for four time i am getting continues score 5.5 in writing.

anybody please suggest something or provide some tips to resolve it. i just need 6.0

thank you
Feb 18, 2016
 Remarking
by: Aka

I had L 7.5 R 7 W 6.5 S 7.5 please should I apply for remarking. I need 7 in all band. What is my chance of getting 7 in writing after remarking.
Feb 19, 2016
 Remarking
by: IELTS buddy

Hi Aka, it's impossible to know if your score will get changed or not.
Oct 12, 2018
 Which is which
by: Anonymous

Hi!

Took the exam twice - June 2018 and Sept 2018. I just want to ask your opinion about having my score remark in my recent exam result which are:

OBS - 7.5

Listening - 8.5
Reading - 7
Writing - 7
Speaking - 6.5

Previously, my results were:

OBS - 7

Listening - 7
Reading - 7
Writing - 6
Speaking - 7.5

Are there any chances of pulling my speaking score up if I decide to have it remarked? Or should I just retake? Thanks!
Oct 14, 2018
 Which is which
by: IELTS buddy

Only you can decide, but I would agree that it looks like there could potentially be an issue with your speaking score.

It seems odd for you to have improved in listening and writing but then seen your speaking go down a whole band.

So I think you should seriously consider a remark, but really it has to be your decision and it is always going to be a bit of a gamble.

There is of course always the possibility that your score the first time was a bit too high and that you also for some reason did slightly worse this time. Those two factors could result in a lower score this time round.

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Should I get an IELTS remark?

by Raj kumar

I have received my results on 12/02/16 and I got

Test with British Council

Listening 8.5
Reading 6.5
Writing 5.5
Speaking 6

Overall 6.5

I was lack of 0.5 mark for 7 score and I don't know about my performance in speaking but I'm pretty sure that I did well in writing unfortunately ended with 5.5. So, I need some suggestions from you, whether I should go for remark or retake. I already took the test twice before and my scores are posted below

Test with idp

Listening 6.5
Reading 5.5
Writing 5.5
Speaking 6

Test with British Council

Listening 6.5
Reading 6
Writing 5.5
Speaking 6

Please suggest me

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Feb 15, 2016
 Remark
by: IELTS buddy

Hi Raj,

It needs to be your decision but it seems fairly clear that you are around the 5.5 / 6 level for your writing and speaking as you have got the same score 3 times.

So I would guess they would more than likely not change if you got a remark. Of course reading and listening are not likely change as they are right or wrong, there is no subjective marking with those.
Feb 17, 2016
 Lets talk to improving English Speaking
by: shamim

I like IELTS Buddy because this site is very helpful to IELTS Candidate. Hope everybody will get benefit from this Page.

Yours,
Shamim
Feb 19, 2016
 want good score in writing and reading
by: Mannat

Hi IELTS Buddy,

Your page is easy to understand. I like to study with your site. This is so useful. I given my ielts test on October 2014 and i got 5.5 overall marks (listening 5.5, reading 5, writing 5.5, speaking 6.5) but i need 7 band. I want to improve my writing and my reading is so bad because when i read i understand whole passage but when i answer i don't get good marks. so i am very disappointed with my performance. i can do good in listening and speaking but please suggest me how to do practice reading and writing, and how much hours in a day i need to spend on study. one more thing i am not good in grammar so what should i learn for writing in grammar. i have booked my test again on 12th march.

Thanks & regards
Mannat
Feb 21, 2016
 Want good score in reading and writing
by: IELTS buddy

Hi Mannat,

It's really not possible to tell someone how to improve their score in a short message. There are so many tips which is why this site, and other IELTS sites, are large.

You need to go through the reading pages on this site and practice the strategies and also just read generally as much as you can.

I can't advise on your grammar without a proper assessment of your writing unfortunately.

Good luck
Feb 22, 2016
 Best way for writing and reading
by: Katre brami the software engineer

HI mannat.

Firstly, I wish you all the best for your prep. The best way to get good score is by reading news papers, particularly Hindu editorial. As I saw so many grammatical mistakes in your way of conveying. so, i wish you to focus more on the headlines of the paper, and how well he constructed it, and take down some vocabulary which you think would help you. Keep this as your daily routine. After a week subconsciously you will see a drastic change

For reading you just leave every procedure you followed till date. Just take a rc and start doing don't mind your time. Just you practice it. After a week you start doing with time. You will see the change
Mar 04, 2016
 Speaking EOR
by: Biboy

Hi sir, i got my ielts result L: 7.5. Reading: 6.5 W: 6.0 Speaking: 6.5. Obs= 6.5... I am really desperate bcoz this is my 2nd time and exactly the same. The gap of my test was 3 months. Should I file for EOR for my speaking b'coz i need 7.0 so that i can apply for Visa screening? Thank you so much for response.
Mar 04, 2016
 In reply
by: Bokadiya

You can go my boy. In this case, if you got any change in your score, money will be credited back into your account. If not, you will loss your money. Moreover I can't give you full assurance to apply or not in this case. it's all depends on your financial situation. If you are sound enough apply for it if else book a slot and study well and get a good score which is required for your visa.
Mar 05, 2016
 0.5 in one section, with the rest grades very high
by: greek39

Greetings from Greece...
My trf arrived with :

an overall band score 8

a reading score : 9
a listening score : 9
a speaking score : 7.5
and unfortunately a writing score : 6.5

i needed overall 7.5 and in all sections a 7...

so i have asked for a re marking but also applied for repeating the test...

Is the difference of 2 band scores between ANY section the cause of automatic re checking? or difference of 2 band scores between speaking and writing specifically? I am very frustrated...
Mar 07, 2016
 Thanks Ielts Buddy and Katre brami the software engineer
by: Mannat

Thanks for your reply. I already mentioned that i am not good in grammar,i really appreciate that you have given me advise on how to do well in reading and writing section. My exam is very near i hope i will get good score.

Regards

Mannat
Mar 07, 2016
 same situation as above
by: nariman

I have got the same situation, on 4th of March I received my results as follows: L-8, R-7.5, W-6.5, S-8.

I need all bands to be 7.

That was my 7th attempt.
At previous attempt no. 6 I got 6.5 as well but I clearly remember my mistakes and deficiencies in writing part.

Whereas this time I wrote very well and at least a way better than previous time, therefore I applied for remark and also booked the next exam.

The admin of IELTS test center told me that if there is difference in 2 bands between any section then it is automatically rechecked by a different examiner.

I don't know if it is true or they only recheck writing if there is difference between writing and speaking only?

Thanks a lot in advance!
Mar 18, 2016
 Should I go for rechecking ????
by: Anonymous

Hello...I got L-7.5, R-7, W-6, S-7.5....I need 6.5 each band...please suggest me..should I go for rechecking??? This is my fourth attempt..
Apr 07, 2016
 Remark Success
by: Jo

I applied for EOR 6 weeks ago as I got the following scores:

L-8.0 R-8.5 W-7.0 S-6.5

I needed 7.0 in all modules. Got the result today and my Speaking improved from 6.5 to 7.0. So don't lose hope and take risk when you're confident that you did well. :)
Apr 07, 2016
 should I get my writing re-marked
by: Anonymous

Hi
I am getting L8 R 7 w 6.5 s8 and my concern is whether I should go for remarking in writing as I need a 7 in all bands and in my previous attempts I managed to get a band 7 to 7.5 in writing and is it possible that two markers have already marked my paper.
Any response will be appreciated.
Thanks.
Apr 08, 2016
 should I get my writing re-marked
by: IELTS buddy

Hi,

There are a few situations where a paper may get looked at twice but it's impossible for you to know that. You can assume it probably didn't as most don't.

So it's really just a gamble and only you can make that decision.
Apr 12, 2016
 remark
by: Mohamed Samir

Dear Sir

I have received my IELTS results on as follows:
L 6, R 6, w 7, S 5.5

Noting that my previous attempt last year was:

L 5.5, R 5.5, w 5.5, S 6.5

Should I ask for remarking the speaking section?. I need only a half band score in speaking to become 6. Consequently, my overall score will also increase to be 6.5.
Apr 13, 2016
 remark
by: IELTS buddy

Hi Mohamed,

I must admit, it does seem odd to go down from a 6.5 to a 5.5. That is quite a big difference in speaking ability.

Also, it is clear that you have been improving as your other scores have all gone up.

So there is a good argument there for getting a remark, but it's really up to you as nobody can say for sure how you did in the speaking test.

It's always going to be a bit of a gamble.
Apr 15, 2016
 IELTS writing
by: Anonymous

Hi there, I got following bands in my IELTS test.

L=6.5
R=6.5
W=5.5
S=6

I need at least 6 bands in all modules. In my opinion, I did well in writing. I need some advice. Should I go for a remark??
May 13, 2016
 unsatisfied
by: pawan kumar

Recently I have got overall 5.5 and 6 in reading, 6 in speaking, 5.5 in listening, 5 in writing.

I am totally unsatisfied with my writing module scores. I need only 0.5 band more in writing for getting a visa.

Should I go for rechecking pllzz... suggest me
May 15, 2016
 unsatisfied
by: IELTS buddy

Hi Pawan,

Your other scores seem to be around the 5.5 / 6 range, so your writing score may well be correct.

There is nothing to suggest it is wrong, but there is no way to predict if it could increase if you get a remark. It's possible.

It's a gamble and it's up to you to decide but as it's around the same price to sit the whole test again you may be better off doing that, and work on improving your writing before you take the test again.
May 19, 2016
 Should I go for a remark?
by: Het

Hi there, I got following bands in my IELTS test.

L=6.5
R=6
W=5.5
S=6.5

Overall = 6

I need at least 6 bands in all modules. In my opinion, I did well in writing. I need some advice.

Should I go for a remark??
May 19, 2016
 Lower writing score
by: IELTS buddy

Hi Het,

There is not a great deal of difference between your writing score and some of your others, such as reading.

So it may be a bit risky to get a remark but as I've said before it's really up to you.

Nobody can know if it will change or not.
May 19, 2016
 Re-marking of IELTS result
by: Jason

Hi!

I got the following score for my IELTS Academic last April 30.

L - 8
R - 8.5
W - 6.5
S - 7.5

O - 7.5

I really needed to score at least a 7 in all modules. Do you think I have a chance of raising my writing score to 7 if I go for the EOR?
May 22, 2016
 speaking revaluation
by: gurjinder

hi there, actually i got overall 6 bands. 6 reading 6 writing 6.5 listening but speaking i got 4.5 but i m.confident that i did well in speaking so what should i do.

in previous one test i got 6 bands in speaking. please suggest me that should I fill in revaluation. thanx in advance for assistance. reply as soon as possible please.
May 23, 2016
 speaking re-evaluation
by: IELTS buddy

Hi Gurjinder,

That does seem odd to go from 6 to 4.5. That is a very big difference in speaking skills.

Of course your speaking can't have suddenly got that much worse.

It is of course possible that when you got assessed before your score was too high and maybe you were around the 5/5.5 area

This is just guessing of course because I can't hear your speaking to know what level you really are.

So it seems quite possible if you get a remark it may go up but remember it may not, and it may not even go up to a 6 if it does.
May 25, 2016
 Remark for Writing
by: Anonymous

Hi,

I just got my second ielts results recently with L8.5, R7.5, S7, W6.

I think that I performed better in writing when compared with my first exam (the writing score was 6 either).

Do you think that I have a chance to upgrade my writing score from 6 to 6.5 if I require re-mark?

Thank you!
May 27, 2016
 Band 6 twice
by: IELTS buddy

Nobody can predict that, but the fact that you have got 6 twice does seem to suggest you are around that band, so it doesn't look like anything has gone wrong with the marking.
Jun 03, 2016
 IELTS speaking remark
by: Jacques

I got my result

Listening 8.5
Reading 7
Writing 7
Speaking 7.5

I require 8 in Speaking. What do you suggest? Should I go for recheck in Speaking?
Jun 03, 2016
 L-9 , R-6.5 ,W-7,S-7
by: Anonymous

My score is Listening - 9, Reading - 6.5, Writing - 7, Speaking - 7.

This was my 1st attempt in General IELTS. Is there any option for me as I am targeting working in Australia (except reappearing again).
Email me : abhishek.saptech@gmail.com
Jun 04, 2016
 Speaking
by: IELTS buddy

Hi Jacques,

You should for a remark if it looks like the result is wrong but you haven't said anything to suggest that it may actually be a mistake.

7.5 is a good score so you obviously did well.
Jun 07, 2016
 Ielts reevaluation
by: Anonymous

Hi

the score for me in ielts:

R-8.5
W-6.5
L-8.5
S-8

Shall i go for a revaluation in writing? would it be beneficial?
Jun 10, 2016
 Got a low score in writing
by: Anonymous

Hi

My IELTS Academic test result is mentioned below.

L 8.5
R 8.5
S 8.5
W 7.0

I need an 8 in all bands for immigration purposes. This is the second time I have given this test and last time I got:

L 8.5
R 8.5
S 7.5
W 8.5

And considering the fact that my written exam this time went really well, even when compared to last time. Should I apply for remarking for the written part? Do the bands actually get better after remarking?

I really feel I had done better than the score suggests.

Best Regards,
Anuj
Jun 13, 2016
 Got a low score in writing
by: IELTS buddy

Hi Anuj,

Some people's scores will change, some will not. It's impossible to put a figure on it.

In your situation it may well be worth considering a remark as you are obviously a very good writer (you got 8.5 before) and 7 is quite a big drop from that.

The fact that you are a competent writer and good at English generally means that you more likely to be able to have an idea if the score is wrong.

But of course the 7 may be correct as we have no idea of knowing if you did do something wrong in the Task 1 and 2 (maybe misunderstanding the questions in some way so not fully answering them - this can bring your score down quite a bit).

I would seriously consider it in your case but there are no guarantees, so it's really up to you.
May 18, 2018
 Should I get a remark?
by: Jen

Hi, my name is Jen and I took my first IELTS test back in 2016 with the following result:

L: 8.0
R: 7.0
W: 6.0
S: 6.0

And earlier this month, I took the test again and just got the following result:

L: 8.0
R: 8.5
W: 6.0
S: 5.5

I was thinking of getting my scores remarked. Do you have any suggestions for me? Thanks in advance.
May 25, 2018
 Should I get a remark?
by: IELTS buddy

It is not common to have such big score differences between the modules. However, you have taken the test twice and both times got around the 6 mark for writing and speaking which does seem to suggest that your level may be around 6.

It's less likely to be a marking error by the examiner if it has happened twice though of course it's impossible to predict what could happen if you went for a remark.

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Should I check my IELTS writing again?

by Anisha
(Mymbai)

Got the result today..and very disappointed because it is:

L - 8.5
R - 7.5
S -7.0
W - 5.0

I had writing 7 in my previous attempt. Is there any chance of getting higher band score in writing if I give for remarking? What do you think is the best way to score individual 7 score..

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Jun 13, 2016
 Writing score
by: IELTS buddy

Hi Anisha,

You mean band 7 in your previous writing attempt? If so, that does seem like quite a drop, 5 then to a 7.

It's a big difference but it is possible you did something very wrong without realising it.

It is the kind of thing that may be worth a remark if you really feel that you are a 7 and you didn't do anything wrong.

But as I have said before, it's impossible to know for sure so it's a gamble and it's really up to you.

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Should I retake or request an enquiry into my results?

by MSK

Hi all,

Today I got my IELTS results, which I reproduce below:

1. L: 8.5
2. S: 8.5
3. R: 7.5
4. W: 6.5

I needed 7 in Writing to apply for immigration. Should I retake or request for enquiry into my results.

What do you guys think?

Regards,
MSK

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May 15, 2016
 Enquiry on Results
by: IELTS buddy

Hi,

Your writing does seem quite a bit lower than the rest of your results.

But do you have any idea if your writing is weaker than your other skills?

If you can normally write and get around 7 or 7.5 it may be worth getting a remark. Have you had essays graded by IELTS teachers before and been given feedback?

Though of course even if you are normally of a higher skill you may have done something in the test to bring the score down such as not answering the question properly.

So you need to think about those things and make a decision.
May 15, 2016
 You must do
by: Anonymous

2 weeks ago, my friend got result and speaking was not what she expected. After this she objected to the result.

She got 5.5 but after evaluation her score was raised to 6.5.

This mean IELTS results generally are not fair for this reason you must do this. If you are sure your writing, your score could rise.

I hope you will take your target point.

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Should I go for revaluation?

by MANOJ
(India)

Hi all,

My IELTS score on 1st attempt (30 Jan, 2016):

L-6.0
R-5.5
W-6.0
S-6.0

Overall - 6.0

My IELTS score on 2nd attempt (19 May, 2016)

L-6.5
R-6.0
W-5.5
S-6.5

Overall - 6.0

Should I go for revaluation? because I am lagging 0.5 in writing which would tilt my overall score to 6.5 from 6.0.

Thank you :)

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Jun 02, 2016
 EoR
by: IELTS buddy

Hi Manoj,

You got 6 last time, so a score of 5.5 this time may well be correct. You may have just not done quite so well.

So it's a gamble to do a remark but only you can decide that.

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I was hoping for band 8 in writing...

by Sam
(Sydney)

Hi all. I have just sat the IELTS as part of my Visa requirements to stay in Australia.

My scores were -

L: 9.0
R: 9.0
W: 7.5
S: 9.0

O: 8.5

Scoring over sevens works for my visa but over eights in all categories would give me extra points and ensure a quicker processing time. As English is my first language I was hoping for all eights.

So my question is - is it worth an EOR for my written test? And is it possible for scores to drop after an EOR? If so I won't bother.

Thanks

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May 19, 2016
 EoR
by: IELTS buddy

Hi Sam,

It's always difficult to say for sure if someone should get a remark.

However it's not uncommon for native speakers to actually do worse than they thought in the writing.

There are certain things that you should and should not do in the Task 1 and 2. If you end up doing something that you shouldn't it could pull your score down even if your grammar is perfect.

That's why it's important to look at tips and strategies before the test, however good you are at English.

I can't explain it all here. Did you go through websites such as this one before the test to check what you should do in the essay and graph / letter?

If not, go through the lessons and model essays and double check you are doing everything as you should.

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English major but did badly in IELTS reading and writing

by Chris
(Canberra, ACT, Australia)

I scored 9 for my Speaking test and 8.5 for my Listening, but for both Reading and Writing I scored 6. I need to achieve band 7 in both of the latter in order to teach in Australia.

As an English major I find it astounding that I should have scored so low on the last two categories. Is it worth me requesting a remark?

My teaching qualifications were achieved outside of Australia, I am therefore needing to achieve the score of a minimum of 7 before my qualifications will be considered.

Any advice?

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May 27, 2016
 IELTS reading and writing
by: IELTS buddy

Hi Chris,

For both those modules, did you do some practice tests first and look at some tips and strategies?

You should do that even if your English is very good as the reading is difficult, even for native speakers, and the writing has a few things you need avoid doing in order to have a good score.

So first I would suggest looking through a site such as this to check what is rrquired for writing and see if you spot some things you didn't do and how it is graded. And with reading, try a few practice tests to see what score you get.

If you still feel it was a mistake then you might consider a remark, but look through some of the advice I gave others about the process.

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Retake IELTS or Remark?

by Shobaruddin
(Semarang, Indonesia)

I took IELTS Exam twice. Firstly my score was:

L. 6.0
R. 6.5
W. 5.5
S. 6.5

Some of my friends advised me to remark, but I got anxiety that my score will be increased. So, I took the retest. Unfortunately, my second score was similar with the first:

L. 6.5
R. 6.5
W. 6.0
S. 5.5

Can Anybody give me suggestion, should I remark or retest?

Anybody here got increasing result after remark?

*note: I only need 6.5 overall band score and each section no less than 6.0. Thank you

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Jun 13, 2016
 Re-test
by: IELTS buddy

Hi Shobaruddin,

It doesn't seem like a remark is worth it as you would need writing to be increased by 0.5 and speaking by a whole band. You'd be quite lucky to get this.

So I'd say do some more practice then take the test again, but it is up to you.
Jun 17, 2016
 Is remark worth it
by: gabriela

Hi I just got my Academic result test as for:


Listening: 7.0
Reading: 8.5
Writing: 6.5
Speaking: 7.5
Overall: 7.5

I need a 7 in each band so that means I'm missing writing for .5, should I ask for a review accordingly with my results here?
Jun 17, 2016
 Recheck on IELTS ?
by: Anonymous

Hi,

My ILETS score:
L: 8
R: 9
W: 6.5
S: 7.5

I was expecting writing to be 7.5 ;
I know it has been asked many times here. Should I apply for recheck on writing? Does it even happen that writing score gets increased by 0.5 ? I just need 7 in W.
Jun 19, 2016
 British Council IELTS First Attempt
by: Vaibhav

Hi,

I recently gave IELTS general for Immigration purpose to Canada,Australia or New Zealand. I scored :

R : 7
S : 6.5
W: 5.5
L: 7.5

In Reading I was assured that my all answers were correct as I had completed that section 20 minutes earlier, no logical understanding issues, and rigorously reevaluated the answers thrice but still got 7 (don't know why).

And regarding writing section used some good vocabulary (and a slang too), absolute lexical resource and appropriate answers in correct format, still got 5.5. Even if I consider that some grammatical mistake might happen, still it doesn't has to be too low.

Shall I go for rechecking for both the above sections or not.
Jun 22, 2016
 Re-mark writing section?
by: Hazel

Hi,

I sat the IELTS test in Sydney on 4 June for the first time ever, and these are my results:
Listening - 9
Reading - 8.5
Writing - 6.5
Speaking - 8


I need a 7 for all sections to apply for work.

My gut tells me that I should order a re-mark, because I know I wrote well (was fluent and it made sense). In fact, it was the section that I was pretty confident about. What are your thoughts?
Jun 27, 2016
 remark
by: Marie

Hi,
I want to ask if its possible for me to have a remark? When I took UKVI academic module I got:

L-7.5
R-7
W-6.5
S-7

But when I took the regular academic last june 2016 I got:

L-8.5
R-8
W-6.5
S-7.5

Is it really possible to comprehend well in listening and reading and a good english speaker but cannot have a 7 on writing? Thanks, your reply would mean a lot.
Jul 01, 2016
 Poor writing
by: IELTS buddy

Hi Marie,

Yes it's quite possible to be good at some skills but worse at others.

Some people are very good at speaking and listening but poor at writing if they have never really practiced it much.
Jul 10, 2016
 writing rechecking
by: navpreet

Hi, I got:

R 7.5
S 7.0
L 6.5
W 5.5

Overall 6.5

I need 6 in each module. Is it beneficial to apply for rechecking in writing?
Jul 10, 2016
 writing rechecking
by: IELTS buddy

Hi Navpreet,

It is quite possible for someone to be weak in one particular skill e.g. writing, but better in the others, so your score could be correct.

Are you worse at writing than the other things? You need to think about that then decide.

If you know that your writing is as good as the other skills and you are very confident that you did not make an error elsewhere (such as not answering the question properly - this can bring the score down significantly in certain cases) then it may be worth considering a remark.
Jul 20, 2016
 disappointed about speaking both time.
by: sangram

Hello,

I m from haryana. I have taken the IELTS academic two times. First in January 2016 from british Council, chandigarh and second in delhi from idp on 25th june.

In first i got.:
L.5.5
R.5.5
W.5.0
S.4.0.

Overall.5.0

In second time..
L.6.5
R.6.0
W.5.5
S.4.5

overall.5.5

In first i gave good speaking and second time i was very confident to get 6.0 band in speaking and my Institute teacher also said me you definitely get 6.0 in speaking but i got only 4.5 and in rest of 3 i got very good band according to me but in speaking i m very disappointed.

Plzzzz give me suggestion about...should i go for re-mark or not?

Thank you
Jul 22, 2016
 Confused about remarking for speaking test
by: Anonymous

Hi

I have received my IELTS results today but im very unsatisfied with the results for my speaking test.

Listening 7.5
Reading 7.5
Writing 6.5
Speaking 5.5

I'm very confident that i do not deserve 5.5 in speaking because i answered all the questions very properly and didnt make any mistake of any kind.

Please suggest if i should apply for remarking or not.
Jul 22, 2016
 disappointed about speaking both time.
by: IELTS buddy

Hi Sangram,

There isn't anything to suggest to me that anything is wrong,

You went to two different centres and they gave you 4 and 4.5. So that suggests that your speaking level is somewhere around the band 4 mark.
Jul 22, 2016
 Confused about remarking for speaking test
by: IELTS buddy

It is quite a bit lower than your other scores but it is possible to be weaker at certain skills but stronger in others.

However if someone such as an IELTS instructor is sure you are higher than a 5.5 then you may want to think about it, it's a gamble though so your choice.
Aug 02, 2016
 re-mark process
by: Anonymous

Hi. I took my first ielts exam with British Council with scores:

L-8
R-8
W-6.5
S-7

I did not request for a remark because I was not confident with my writing essay so I took another exam with idp with scores:

L-8.5
R-8
W-6.5
S-7

Now I wanted to request for a remark since I am quite confident with my writing essay.

Can anyone tell me how to request for a remark?
Aug 13, 2016
 .5 short speaking
by: Anonymous

I smell something fishy both with IDP and BC. My wife took here IELTs last 2009 she passed it but now she just needs to renew it for visa purposes.

She consistently got 6.5 for speaking. Take note she already took it 9 times. This is bullshit.

Any input and help. U can send me an email at emer0690@gmail.com. Anyone need a Speaking practice session with my wife thru FB or skype.

Thanks
Aug 15, 2016
 Remark
by: Chubasco

Hi People,

I saw online 1 person from Nigeria had 6.5 in writing and went for remark. And guess he got 7.5. But it took 50 days for the response to arrive. I also gave my exams in India on 30 July and got L-8, R-7, S-7.5, W-6.

So was planning for EOR. But it takes a very long and its too expensive. In that case we can give a new exam and the results will come more faster than EOR.

Any suggestions people?
Aug 27, 2016
 Reassessment
by: Jigs

I scored:

Listening 6.5
Reading 4.5
Writing 6.5
Speaking.6.5

I deserve more in reading. My reading skills are very good. Is there any chance of improvement in reading bands?

Please advise me….
Sep 03, 2016
 Writing remarks
by: Monica

Hello, ielts buddy.

I really hope you can help me. I have just taken my first IELTS test and i'm pretty confident about it. Since i've been taking toefl prep and ielts prep. So here is my score

L = 8.5
R = 9
W = 5.5
S = 7.5

I want to ask for a remark in my writing test but im afraid that i will get a lower score. Is that possible? If the remark score is smaller, will they still put 5.5 score in my certificate?

Thanks!
Sep 04, 2016
 Lower Score after IELTS Remark
by: IELTS buddy

Hi Monica,

I don't think they lower the scores and reissue certificates. Often if a band score changes it is only by 0.5.

I really do not think they would want to be in the position of charging someone for a remark then giving you a decreased score. So you will get either get 'no change' or an increase.
Sep 06, 2016
 Go for remark
by: Isabel

My husband sent for remarks in IDP for speaking and his score increased.

So if you are confident about speaking and score less, go for a remark.
Sep 10, 2016
 Withheld results revaluation
by: Anonymous

Hello IELTS buddy,

I got my withheld results today and its 8.5, 8, 7.5, 6.5. Overall 7.5.

I expected my writing to be at least 7.5. Do you think withheld results are re-evaluated and it won't make a difference if I apply for a revaluation?

Thanks
Sep 11, 2016
 Withheld results revaluation
by: IELTS buddy

It's not possible to say for sure if your scores were re-evaluated, but it's quite possible as one of the reasons they withhold results is if they need to check them for some reason.

But nobody can say for sure. You could try contacting your centre and tell them that you think the writing score is wrong and that you are thinking of getting them remarked.

It's possible that they may tell you then there is no point in doing this. Obviously if that is the case then they have been looked at again already. But they may not tell you though.

If you can't find out then it's really just up to you to decide whether to go for a remark or not.
Mar 09, 2018
 Revaluation query
by: Paulina

I wrote exam on 16th Dec 2017. My result came on Dec 29 2017.

Reading -7
Listening - 7
Writing - 6.5
Speaking - 7

Is there any chance for an increase in writing score to 7 after revaluation?
Mar 23, 2018
 Revaluation query
by: IELTS buddy

There's always a chance it could go up but it's impossible to predict.

You should go for a remark if you think an error was made. You can just do it on the hope it will go up, which is possible, but you have to pay of course.
Mar 01, 2019
 Rechecking
by: Hardik

L-6.5
R-6.0
S-6.5
W-5.5
I want 6 in writing.Please suggest me what should I do.Re-exam or remark?
Apr 05, 2019
 Remarking
by: Twinkle

L-7.5
S-7.5
W-5.5
R-7.0

Should I get it remarked?
Apr 19, 2019
 Remark or Retake?
by: Anonymous

Hello IELTS Buddy! Good day! I have been a huge fan of your site, it has in fact been my study haven weeks before I took the IELTS exam and really, it has helped me a lot especially with writing. Thank you for being a blessing to us IELTS takers, your free tutorials and advices are really of big help.

Anyway, I took the exam last April 6th, and I would like to ask for your opinion regarding remarking. Only scored 6.5 in speaking, hence, I was so confident I'd get a 7. And I need a 7 to go on with my work application for the UK. Would you think it is a wise idea to go for a remark? Thank you very much in advance. I hope you could help me.
Apr 29, 2019
 Get a lower band after remark
by: Anonymous

Is it possible for my mark to decrease after IELTS remark on the writing section because.I am applying for university and the requirement are that I should score at least an overall band scale of 6.5 with no individual band less than a 6.0.

I got a 7 in listing, 7 in reading and 5.5 in writing, and for speaking 6.5 and my overall was a 6.5.
May 01, 2019
 Get a lower band after remark
by: IELTS buddy

No I have never heard of scores going down. I think they will either keep it the same or increase it.
Jul 09, 2019
 0.5 needed in the writing section
by: Fran Acevedo

Hi guys. I've read every post and I still having two doubts.
I just received my IELTS results with the following scores:

Overall: 7.5

Reading: 8.5
Listening: 8
Writing: 6 (I need 6.5 because that what my prospective university required me).
Speaking: 6.5

I'am absolutely screwed up just for half a point.

I took the exam in International House, British Council in London. I asked for a remark as I only need 0.5 more and I've read in so many sites that the waiting time for a remark it's between 6 and 8 weeks. However, the form I filled said between 2-21 days ande the same does the International House site.

The second question is to what extent it's true that when you score up to 2 points or more of difference between 1 or more bands, your test gets automatically remarked. I received my results on time, with no delays so I hesitate so much that they double-checked them.

Thank you so much in advance.
Jul 11, 2019
 0.5 needed in the writing section
by: IELTS buddy

If the form said only up to 21 days then it should not be longer (contact them if it is longer).

As for the checking if there is 2 band difference, IELTS don't officially say they do this, but the general understanding is that they do.

However a student has posted on this forum that they had two band difference and asked for a remark and it went up. So that suggests it was not looked at before he made the request.

So really it's not possible to say 100%. You'll just have to wait now for your remark.
Aug 27, 2019
 re evaluation
by: Anonymous

hi everyone, I have question about my ielts result 5.5 I need 6. It should be possible to increase my score?
Sep 03, 2019
 Retake ielts or remark
by: Anonymous

Pls I just checked my ukvi result and I got L 7.5, R 7.0, S 7.5, W 6.0.

Do I go for remarking or just retake the test? Your response will be highly appreciated.
Sep 05, 2019
 Retake ielts or remark
by: IELTS buddy

You should just request a remark if for some reason you are fairly confident the score you were given is wrong.

Also it's better if it's just a half band lower than what you need. Sometimes if bands are increased it is by 1 whole band, but it's more likely to be a half.

And are you sure you answered the questions properly? Most people are but it's common to see fairly good writers misunderstand the question in T1 and / or T2 and so get there score reduced.
Sep 25, 2019
 Delay in remark
by: Anonymous

It has been 30 working days since my husband submitted his re-mark request and despite numerous calls and follow ups we are getting no joy. How do we escalate the poor service we are receiving?
Sep 26, 2019
 Band for .5 and 1 pt
by: Anonymous

Hi guys, I got my scores today got 7 for reading and listening but my score with my writing and speaking is 6. I think I really did well in speaking and I really think I deserve a higher band score.

I need 7 for speaking and 6.5 for writing.

Do you think remark is worth considering.

Your advice is highly appreciated.

Thank you!
Sep 28, 2019
 Remark or Retake
by: Anonymous

Hi I just got my IELTS UKVI result:
L-9
R-8
S-8
W-6

I'm quite torn if I should have it remarked or should I just retake my exam. I only need half a band (0.5) for my writing but what's making me worry is because I've read somewhere that if one of your sub-test is 1-2 bands higher you would automatically get a remark from your test center therefore, even if you have it remarked you'd still get the same score. I would really appreciate your input.

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Possibility of Band Increase

by Kanu
(Port Harcourt, )

What Is the possibility of getting band 7 when you pay for a re-mark after getting band 6.5?

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Sep 08, 2016
 Possibility of Band Increase
by: IELTS buddy

Unfortunately it's completely impossible to predict if you band would go up or not.

There are no statistics available on the number of people who are successful in getting their IELTS band increased.
Sep 16, 2016
 Do i have a higher chance to success for my remarking test?
by: Aaron Lau

Hello sir, I had received my ielts test result today, and this is my first time taking ielts exam.

reading: 5.5
listening: 6.0
writing: 4.5
speaking: 6.0

overall: 5.5 (And i need the overall 6)

So, i am looking for suggestions whether to remark my test or not. Because i feel that i had done quite well during the exam day, such as i understand what is the question asked, and finished the two essay on time. Besides that, i also get 5.5 and 6.0 as a results of my practice essays during the class from my lecturer, two weeks ago before my actual exam day.

So, sir do i have the higher chance to get from 4.5-5.0 or 4.5-5.5 in my writing task? Appreciate your valuable response.

Thank You.
Sep 18, 2016
 Chance for a higher score
by: IELTS buddy

Hi Aaron,

There is always a chance your score will be increased, but it's not possible to say with with certainty if it will be or not.

It is certainly worth considering a remark in your case for two reasons:

1) You have evidence you may be higher because you have had practice essays checked

2) You only need half a band more - it's quite possible another examiner may grade it slightly differently.

Going to 5.5 is possible but less likely.

But you have to consider that 4.5 could be correct. You say you answered the question well, but it is difficult to judge your own answer.
Oct 06, 2016
 Please suggest me
by: Anonymous

Hi, I sat IELTS exam on 3 September and BC took 33 days to publish my result. They took this extra time for investigation purposes. My score is

R=6.5
L=6.5
W=5.5
S=5.5

I was really depressed to see my result. I did very well speaking and writing also. Now, I want to remark my exam paper. Can any one tell me is it beneficial for me? My target is w=6, S=6
Thanks in advance
Oct 06, 2016
 Please suggest me
by: IELTS buddy

If they investigated your paper it's probably not worth as it sounds like (for whatever reason) they looked at it closely.

Also, to be honest There were some very noticeable grammar errors in your post (I corrected them) so you may well find you are 5.5 unfortunately.
Oct 08, 2016
 Should I request for remark
by: Huei

Hi IELTS buddy,

Like all other candidates here, I too am in a conundrum on deciding whether to get a re-evaluation or not.

I have taken the test twice in IDP.
First test score

Listening - 8.5
Reading - 9
Writing - 6.5
Speaking - 8

The test was done a little more than a year ago.
The second test score came in just a day before is

Listening - 8.5
Reading - 7
Writing - 7.5
Speaking - 6.5

I am honestly baffled with the presented results.
I remembered having to check my reading test thrice with the extra 20 min. Yet I understood the fact that it is hard to prove the results wrong. I know I might have changed a lot of my correct answers to wrong ones within the extra time frame.

As for the major drop in my speaking result is hardly justifiable. My first language is not English, but have in many occasions, been recognised as a native speaker by native speakers. I would not say I am at my best on the day when the test was held, but I certainly doubt I performed very badly. Also, I could have understood the drop if it is by 0.5 or 1 difference, not a 1.5 difference.

I have consulted someone from the test centre after receiving my results and even that person could not understand why. Via the conversation we had, she told me I could have at least get a 7 easily and then introduced the request to remark form to me.

I was ready to make a remark request but hold my horses when I realize the probability of getting a higher mark is in fact very low and started wondering if paying more is worth it at all.

I would be very grateful if you could advice me on the matter. Should I go for it or should I not?

Thank you in advance.

Huei
Oct 08, 2016
 Should I request for remark
by: IELTS buddy

Hi Huei,

Ultimately it is impossible to know and whatever you do it will be a gamble.

What you say about the reading is correct. Of course it is possible someone made an error somewhere in marking it, but as it is either right or wrong, assuming it was done ok, it is unlikely to change.

It's not usually recommended to just get listening or reading checked if they are the only ones with a problem, but if you are checking speaking or writing you can just asked for all to be checked.

As for the speaking, you may find it has been rechecked already because there is quite a big difference (2 bands) between that and your listening. If there are odd scores like that it may be rechecked.

It's really up to you, but there do appear to be a few things going against you getting a higher score if you get a remark.
Oct 10, 2016
 revaluation
by: singh simar

Hey sir I got:

L-6
S-6
W-5.5
R-5

Please tell me if i fill revaluation, will my score can be raiseed in reading?
Oct 13, 2016
 revaluation
by: IELTS buddy

Hi Singh,

It's impossible to predict that. Take a look at some of the other comments so you understand the issues with getting a remark.
Oct 16, 2016
 writing module
by: brant

I give test on 24th September 2016 at idp. I got overall 6 bands:

Listening 6.5
Reading 5.5
Writing 5
Speaking 6.5

Is there any possibility for writing to become 5.5 as its less from my expectations and requirement
Please reply fast I have to make an decision.
Oct 16, 2016
 writing module
by: IELTS buddy

Hi Brant,

It's possible for everyone that their band could get increased, but it is impossible to predict whether it will or not.

The usual reason for requesting a remark is if you think something has gone wrong.

For example, you know you are normally a band 7 writer (perhaps because you have taken the test before or you have been working with an IELTS instructor who has checked your work before) but in the test you get much lower than this, maybe 5.5.

In this case there is a reasonable chance that an error has been made (though the score could well be correct).

But if you are just taking a gamble for no particular reason, which seems to be the case for you, it is a bit risky.

You may be better just taking the test again and doing a bit more study and practice on the writing beforehand.
Oct 22, 2016
 Should I go for recheck ?
by: Anonymous

Last month appeared for ielts
my score was:

L: 7.5
R: 6
W: 7
S: 7

Just got my result of second attempt

L: 8
R: 7
W: 6.5
S: 7

Should I go for re scoring of the second result?
As I have practiced for writing more than anything.

========

It's very close to your old score so it may well be correct. Even if you practiced you could have done a bit worse.

It's really up to you - it could get increased by half a band but you'd just be taking a gamble.

IELTS buddy
Oct 22, 2016
 EOR
by: Anonymous

My result is:

L: 8.5
R: 8.5
W: 7
S: 6.5

What do you suggest for EOR?

========

Look at some of the comments below. They explain under what circumstances it may be worth getting a remark.

IELTS buddy
Oct 22, 2016
 Re remarking
by: Samanta

Do you suggest me to go for remarking? My score was:

L: 7
R: 7.5
W: 6
S: 6.5

I want to re check speaking module. I really need 7 in speaking. I thought that I did well on that. Please suggest.
Oct 22, 2016
 Re remarking
by: IELTS buddy

You should get a remark if you have some kind of evidence that would point to the fact the score is wrong e.g. your other scores were much higher, you got much higher in a previous test, or your IELTS instructor is very confident you are much higher.

For you a remark is a risk as none of those seem to apply. You are just basing it on the fact you think you did well, but it is difficult to judge yourself.
Oct 24, 2016
 advise
by: Anonymous

Hi,

After 2 month studying for Ielts i got the following result:

L: 8
R: 7.5
W: 6.5
S: 7.5

Do you think it will be useful to ask for re-mark in writing ? I need just 0.5.

is there is any possibility to get lower mark after re-mark? I mean can if the expert examiner gave me less than what i had (hopefully not) they will change my result to the lower or not?

appreciate your quick response
Oct 24, 2016
 Lowering IELTS score after remark
by: IELTS buddy

They are not likely to lower your mark but look at some of the comments below. It has already been explained under what circumstances it may be worth getting a remark.
Oct 24, 2016
 Is EOR worth it?
by: Anita

Hi,
I took my first EILTS Academic last September 3 and got the following results.

R-7
L8
W-6
S-7

I did not apply for a remark because I know exactly what I did wrong on my writing part so i let it go.

I decided that I will retake the exam and it was last October 8 and got the following result.

R-7.5
L-7.5
W-6.5
S-6.5

Now, what I want to know if its okay to apply for a remark? My tutor, a british council examiner, suggested that I should go for a remark since he knows what band score my writing is during our reviews and he said Im always consistent. He is actually not allowed to score my writing exams but instead he always write pass or fail.

I always pass in our practice exams and it means I always achieve a band score 7. I was able to tell him my structure of my last writing exam and he said it was okay.

Is it worth it? To apply for a remark on my writing exam?

Is it advisable to apply for a remark for both speaking and writing? Because I am
planning to apply for an EOR on both S and W. I just need a 7 on writing since I already got a 7 on my first attempt on speaking.

I am quite aware that my result can be combine as long as I retook the exam within 6 months.

Should I ask for a writing EOR only?

I hope you can answer me.

Thank you.
Oct 25, 2016
 Is EOR worth it?
by: IELTS buddy

It's really just a gamble in your case as to whether your score will go up or not.

Your tutor said you are a 7, but 6.5 is close to 7, so it is still possible your score is correct. You could have done something to bring the score down a bit from 7.

So yes, you can ask for speaking and writing to be remarked, but it's impossible to say whether your score will change or not.
Nov 01, 2016
 Re-Evaluation for Writing test
by: Anonymous

Hi,

My first attempt last year S-6, L-6, R, W.5.5 and now recently in Oct 2016 my score is S-7.5, L-7, R-6.5, and W-5.5. Now, I need at least 6 in all whereas writing I scored 5.5 and need only 0.5 to be mark of 6.

Is it wise to go for re-evaluation...pls suggest.
Nov 03, 2016
 Re-Evaluation for Writing test
by: IELTS buddy

It is difficult to judge in your case and it would really just be taking a gamble - it may go up, it may not.

You improved in your other scores, so it may be that your writing has improved and it should be higher.

But then again, you got 5.5 before, so it's quite possible that you got that again if you haven't managed to improve it much, or you have improved but made some kind of errors.
Nov 04, 2016
 Thinking to put remark for speaking
by: Sai

I got results today:

L 6.5
R 6
W 5.5
S 4.5

I HAVE stammering from childhood. Before exam I have submitted all my doctor's certificate to bc, and they accepted for special accommodations but I got 4.5 which stopped me to achieve 6 with 0.5.

Shall I go for remark? Is there any chances to increase my Mark? Please reply as soon as possible.

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Hi Sai,

you could ask your centre to check if they definitely took the stammering into account. But as for going for a remark, please take a look at the advice below. It's really not possible to predict in your case whether your score may increase or not.

IELTS buddy
Nov 05, 2016
 Revaluation
by: Heena

Hai,

I got my result yesterday and my scores are

L 8
R 7.5
W 7.5
S 6.5

But I scored 7 for speaking for the last 3 attempts. Is it better to go for revaluation?

I am also scared that is there any chance to lower the current grade after remark? Please help me if anyone knows.
Nov 06, 2016
 Revaluation
by: IELTS buddy

Hi Heena,

In your case as you got 7 the last three times and I assume you only need that 7 to have the overall scores that you need, it could be a risk worth taking. If bands do go up, it's most likely it will be just a half and that is all you need.

But nobody can say what will happen. It is possible that for some reason you did slightly worse this time than the others, so your score could end up staying at 6.5. It's just a gamble as to whether you want to spend the money on a remark or taking the test again.

If your other scores were unexpectedly high and you don't think you can get them again, that is obviously another good reason for risking a remark.
Nov 12, 2016
 remark?
by: Ali

Hi

I got:

L 8.5
R 7.5
W 7.0
S 6.5

Would my speaking score gets bumped up to a 7 if I were to get it remarked?

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It's impossible to predict that.

IELTS buddy
Nov 16, 2016
 Rechecking
by: Jamal

Hi, I received my scores this morning and they were as follows:

listening 8.5, reading 7.5, writing 7, but only 6.5 in speaking. Overall 7.5.

I'm really disappointed because I feel like I should've scored higher in speaking.

My issue here is that I need to get at least 7 in each section so I was wondering, what are the chances that my speaking goes up half a band if I decide to get it remarked, considering I scored higher in the other sections?
Nov 18, 2016
 Rechecking
by: IELTS buddy

Hi Jamal,

It's just a gamble unless you have some reason to know that you should be higher in your speaking.

For example, you may have had IELTS lessons and your tutor is sure you are higher.

It's possible it could get increased but there is no way to know.

If you are very confident you did well and are better than 6.5 then you may want to risk it, but you need some firm basis to feel it should be better.
Nov 20, 2016
 EOR
by: rini

Good Morning,

I applied EOR for IELTS speaking on August 30. No result yet. What will the reason be, any idea?
Nov 20, 2016
 EOR
by: IELTS buddy

That's quite a long time. You'd need to check with your centre where you applied for the EOR.
Dec 01, 2016
 Revaluation
by: Jaskirat

Sir is there any chance of a decrement of scores after revaluation as I sent revaluation.

My score is 6 listening and reading = 6.5 writing = 6 and speaking = 5.5. Is there any benefit as I need .5 to reach at overall 6.5
Dec 01, 2016
 Revaluation
by: IELTS buddy

I don't think they reduce scores, that would be unlikely, but it's impossible to say if they will increase or not.
Dec 03, 2016
 Should I ask for a remark??
by: Yasser

My scores are L 8.5 R 9 W 7.5 S 6.5 O 8, I think I didn't do that bad in the Speaking section, do you recommend I'd ask for a remark?
Dec 04, 2016
 Should I ask for a remark??
by: IELTS buddy

Hi Yasser,

It really depends on how well you know your own ability.

If you have reasons to be sure you are much better than 6.5 (for example, you've had tutoring and the IELTS tutor has scored you before) or you just know you are very fluent, then you may want to consider it.

Bear in mind though that with the quite large differences in your other scores to your speaking it's possible it has already been looked at again.
Dec 05, 2016
 apply for EOR or not?
by: Tushar

Hello sir I got below score in my last exam

L:6.5
R:6
W:5.5
S:4.5

In my previous two tries I got 6 band in speaking module so I want to recheck my result and I'm sure that my speaking test was too good as compared to both previous try.....

My tutor also said go for rechecking and definitely will changed.

So give me suggestions and idea about rechecking.

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It needs to be your decision, but yes you have a good case for rechecking. A fall of 6 to 4.5 in speaking is odd as there is a big difference between somebody who is 6 and somebody who is 4.

IELTS buddy
Dec 06, 2016
 remarking chance
by: Anupama

Respected sir,

I scored 7.5 / 7 / 7 / 6 in L / R / W / S respectively.

My second IELTS result was 8.5 / 7 / 6.5 / 7. I had given for remarking the first one. I need just .5 for clubbing. Is there any chance.

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I don't know what "I had given for remarking the first one" means.

There is always a chance, but it doesn't seem that you have any particular basis for getting higher scores except that you just are taking a gamble. You can try it but it may not work.

IELTS buddy
Dec 06, 2016
 Need Guidance for remark
by: Gurmeet

Hello

I took IELTS in November for second time and got score on 2 december 2016:

L - 8.5
R - 8
S - 7
W - 6.5

I need 0.5 more in my writing. please advice that shall I opt for remarking my writing. As I think I did well. Another thing is that if they decrease the score??? Please guide me.

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They don't normally decrease scores, but normally you go for a remark if you think something has gone wrong. You don't seem to have much evidence for that apart from thinking you did better, and it's difficult to judge yourself.

So really if you do go for a remark it's just a gamble in your case.

IELTS buddy
Dec 16, 2016
 Need your advice on rechecking
by: Usaid Shuaib

Dear brother,

I appeared for IELTS general training on 3rd Dec and received my result today:

L 8.5
R 9.0
W 7.0
S 6.5

I required at least 7.0 in each but I am 0.5 short in speaking

I am extremely disappointed

Please advise me if I should go for the reevaluation of my recording

Thank you!
Dec 16, 2016
 Need your advice on rechecking
by: IELTS buddy

The reason that someone would normally go for a recheck is if they think something has gone wrong. In other words, you know you are higher than 6.5, but you have said nothing about that.

So really nothing can be predicted. It's just a gamble and it's up to you whether you want to risk it or not.
Dec 17, 2016
 Request for advice on revaluation
by: Anonymous

Hi,

I gave IELTS test for the first time. My scores are as below

R - 6.5
W - 7
S - 8
L - 8.5

I only needed 0.5 more to become eligible for PR application, Should I ask for review of Reading section?

Please advise
Dec 18, 2016
 Revaluation of IELTS reading
by: IELTS buddy

It would be unusual for reading or listening to be increased. The answers for those are right or wrong so there are not normally errors.
Dec 23, 2016
 Re-mark for writing?
by: Anonymous

The website displays the following results:

Listening: 9.0
Reading: 9.0
Writing: 7.5
Speaking: 9.0

Does it mean it will 100% sure be that on the report form they send me?

Secondly I am applying for a Visa and require an 8 AT LEAST in EVERY section. Should I get it remarked? Would I have a chance? It is IMPERATIVE for me to get that 8 in writing so I can apply for my visa.

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Yes that will be the final mark. Nobody can predict if your score could go up or not, it's just a gamble. If there is some reason that you know your writing is much better than the score you got you may want to reconsider a remark.

IELTS buddy
Dec 24, 2016
 Writing remark
by: Shoaib

This was my third appearance in IELTS and I received a 6.5 band in writing, which was 7 earlier in both writing tests. Should I go for the remark?
Dec 24, 2016
 7 earlier in both writing tests
by: IELTS buddy

It's only half a band less so it is possible you did slightly worse this time for some reason. It's really up to you though if you want to try for a remark. It's impossible to predict what could happen.
Dec 26, 2016
 Reassessment for speaking
by: NIREN

Hello!

If you are confident enough about your writing and speaking score more than what you have got then surely you should go for reassessment. I want to share my story.

I gave exam in British council and I got below score

Listening: 6.5
Reading 7
Writing 6
Speaking 5.5

I was confident enough to get 6+ bank in speaking without wasting time, I apply for reassessment for speaking and you know what I got 7 band in speaking.

After that my final score is as below

Listening: 6.5
Reading 7
Writing 6
Speaking 7
Dec 28, 2016
 Re evaluation is gambling
by: Anonymous

Dear All,

I am letting you a secret which if you follow will have sure success. Forget about reevaluation it's fake and not of use and more over its money making game.

Secondly, you all asking this guy is double useless because he doesn't not know anything. If you see his comment most of the place he used common word like we cannot say, there is no guarantee etc etc.

Now, will let you the secret while applying for ielts exam - don't select in your form that you are opting ielts for higher studies or immigration purpose...just tick it's for my reference or anything useless. Because they all know the criteria of minimum point 7 for Australia and 6 for Canada and accordingly they do program to reduce to 5.5 in any module to rewrite. This is business and moreover don't select IDP for this exam.
Dec 30, 2016
 Re evaluation is gambling
by: IELTS buddy

Firstly, there is no guarantee and it is impossible to say if a re-evaluation will be successful - those are facts so that is why people need to be told that if they ask.

Secondly, what you are saying about what to write on the form is nonsense. The examiner does not see any of the candidates application details so they have no idea what they are applying for - they just receive and mark the exam paper.
Dec 30, 2016
 Revaluation
by: Anonymous

You proved to be more moron in this case, I know examiner will not know the purpose of the ielts candidate applied for but the system knows right....!!!

Have some common sense before writing and supporting blindly, i have no doubt that you are one among commissioning pimp of these bodies who support them and cheat public and aspirants who are helpless and faultless.
Jan 01, 2017
 In iELTS revaluation is possible
by: Shanib

Speaking 4.5
Writing 5.0
Reading 7.5
Listing 5.5

My question is revaluation is possible.....?
If yes what are the procedure to do reavaluation...?
If i made revaluation you think my score will be increase..?

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These are the details from the BC site about applying for EoR:

"If you did not receive the score you expected, you can apply for your test to be remarked. This is called an Enquiry on Results.

If you would like to make an Enquiry on Results, you need to apply at the centre where you booked your test no later than six weeks after the test date. You can choose which parts of the test you want to have re-marked.

You will have to pay for an Enquiry on Results. This fee will be refunded if your score is increased for any part of the test. Enquiries on Results take 6 – 8 weeks to complete."

Nobody can know if your score will increase. Only to a EoR if there is some reason that you think a mistake has been made.

IELTS buddy
Jan 01, 2017
 Re evaluation is gambling
by: IELTS buddy

What is the 'system' that you think is changing the scores? The examiner gives it a mark and then an admin officer would put that into the system.

Are you thinking the 1000s of officers are all trained to change the scores the examiner gave? Or the computer is set up to automatically change them? Both suggestions make no senses as it would cause chaos with everyone asking for remarks etc.

I have no connection to the 'system', but I know how it works.

Some student's blame the test when they fail a few times instead of their own abilities, but if you are not getting the score you want, unfortunately you need to keep studying. It is a difficult test and it takes time to climb bands. Learning a language is never easy, and it is more difficult for some than others.
Jan 12, 2017
 Cost
by: Anonymous

How much will be the cost of remark in academic ielts? Thanks
Jan 13, 2017
 Cost
by: IELTS buddy

It's about the same price as taking the whole test again, but check with your local centre as I think it can vary a bit.
Jan 19, 2017
 Please Help
by: Anonymous

Hi IELTS buddy

Love your website!
I've got my results out and it was quite disappointing. I've got:

L = 9
R = 6
S = 8
W = 6

Does this seem to be a case that is worth remarking?

I'm fairly confident in my writing so I'm in huge disbelief now.

Thank you for your time and keep up the good work!!
Jan 21, 2017
 Please Help
by: IELTS buddy

The thing is, with those differences in your scores, it's likely they would have checked it again. That is what is usually done if there is a big discrepancy between the scores.

However they don't advertise exactly how that works so I don't know if the fact you got two 6s may have meant that did not happen.

The reading is not likely to change as that is either right or wrong.

If you have some evidence that you should be much more than 6 in writing (i.e. someone knowledgeable as objectively assessed your writing on several occasions and confirmed it) then you may want to consider the remark.
Jan 22, 2017
 Query
by: KS

Hi,

Wrote IELTS thrice and interestingly, scores were same on all three occasion; L 8.5, R 8, S 7.5 and W 6.5.

I have heard that if there is a difference of more than 2 bands in any of the component then they already check it twice before declaring the results.

Wondering is it correct? OR should I think that I may go for re-check.

NOTE: I don't think that my writing in at least two tests was below 7 band!!

Regards

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Not sure about twice, but yes it should have been checked again.

IELTS buddy
Jan 23, 2017
 take advice about writing rechecking
by: harpreet

I got 5.5 in writing & fill rechecking in writing module on 8 December 2016 I need only extra half band can it possible ...I got 6 in listening, 5.5 each in all other module & 5.5 overall. I need only extra half band please tell me.

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There are a few errors in the message you posted so I'm afraid you may well be a 5.5. Really you may be best to keep studying and take the test again at a later day.

IELTS buddy
Jan 24, 2017
 10/01/2017
by: Anonymous

Hi IELTS buddy

I've got my results out and it was quite disappointing. I've got:

L = 6
R = 6
S = 5.5
W = 7

I need 6 for Speaking. Do I re-marked my exam results. Give your valuable comment please.

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It's only worth going for a remark if you have a good reason why you think the mark is wrong, not just because you wanted a higher score.

So for example if you have done the test before and got much higher (e.g. 6.5) or you have had an IELTS tutor who knows you are higher then it may be worth it.

Otherwise it's just a gamble. Yes you could get a 6 instead but there is no way of knowing it that will happen or not.

IELTS buddy
Jan 25, 2017
 IELTS Remark is a useless option
by: Anonymous

I received my Remark result last week and I just needed 0.5 increase in speaking and guess what.... unchanged.... I was pretty confident to get 7.0 band in speaking and I got that in many sittings but this time where I scored 7.0 in writing, 8 in reading and listening and 6.5 in speaking, they deliberately did this,.... stupid ielts....
Feb 03, 2017
 EOR
by: K S

"Not sure about twice, but yes it should have been checked again".

Hello IELTS buddy

In continuation to your above cited reply, I contacted the test centre and their advice was that they do not re-check, it doesn't matter if the difference in any portion is of 2 bands or more!!

I am a bit perplexed as what to do in this situation?

Regards

K S

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Hi K S,

I'm just going by what is the information on the internet as they don't publicly say what they do. If you look it will say in most places that that is what they do. I really can't say for sure then. If they say that, it is up to you if you wish to get a remark.

IELTS buddy
Feb 04, 2017
 Asking for solution
by: Anjali

I wrote ielts 4 times but I got only 5.5 band in every exam then what should I do to improve every module ,.L..5.5. R. 5.5 writing ..5 speaking 5.5
Feb 04, 2017
 issue date change
by: Anonymous

Hello Ielts buddy,

I have a question regarding the EOR. I took the exam in mid-November and applied for EOR as soon as my results were out a couple of weeks later. The result still isn't out but hypothetically, if it goes up, will the issue date (the one at the top) be the day I sat the exam or the day my result was changed?

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This is what it says on the official IELTS Site:

"IELTS results are valid for 2 years after the test date"

So even with a remark, it would be valid from when you took the test.

IELTS buddy
Feb 06, 2017
 IELTS (GT) Revaluation Query
by: Tushar

Hi IELTS Buddy,

In my second attempt (GT) I got the score - L9 R8 S7 W6.5. The first being (GT) - L7 R9 S6.5 W6.5

In the writing section, I used fairly good words to score well on the vocabulary. However, due to paucity of time, I could not review either of the two tasks. Would you recommend an EOR considering I need a .5 band increase in the writing score.

Thanks
Tushar

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Considering you have taken the test twice and got the same scores for writing it seems like it is probably correct so it is likely you are wasting your time with a remark.

IELTS buddy
Feb 06, 2017
 reply plz
by: Anonymous

Hello Mam,

U r the world's best teacher. My name is Khushboo Naik from India. Today I got my result which is

L -6.5
R-6.0
W-5.5
S- 6.5

overall 6.

It was my 3rd trial. Somehow I increased my band in all three module but only got 5.5 in writing again. I am so much dissappointed bcz this time I do my best and also have full confidence that I got 6 in writing.

Now I want to recheck my result but some people said that band may decrease after rechecking. I have no right information about this. Plz advise me that it is possible to apply for rechecking in "WRITING" only. And is that possible that band may decrease after rechecking?

Plz suggest me right way bcz it may totally change my TRF if I will get 6 instead of 5.5 in writing; then I also improve my overall band score to 6.5 and I can easily apply for master degree...

Thk u mam...
regards,
Khushboo Naik....

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I've not heard of situations where it goes down but to be sure you would really need to check with an official IELTS centre.

IELTS buddy
Jun 11, 2017
 writing re-score
by: Anonymous

Hi

I got 7 in writing two years ago. Currently I have been taking the exam, and my score was always 6.0 except my 5th attempt in which I was able to get 6.5. I need 7.0 in writing and is it a good idea to try re-evaluating my report?

Thanks
Jun 14, 2017
 writing re-score
by: IELTS buddy

It's difficult to answer really on the information you have given.

You get 7 two years ago but could you have been marked a bit high that time? Could you have declined if you have not been writing much in English for 2 years?

They are both possibilities but I don't know much about your situation.

That's not to say it could not increase if you get a remark, but the fact that you 'always' got 6 before (suggesting you got 6 quite a few times) seems to suggest you may not be at the level of a band 7.
Aug 05, 2018
 rechecking
by: Amrinder kaur

First attempt 17 june 2017

W-6
S-6
L-6
R-5.5 overall 6

Second attempt 12 august 2017

W-6
S-6
L-6
R-5.5 overall 6

Third attempt 2nov 2017

W-6.5
S-6
L-6
R-6 overall 6

fourth attempt 7 July 2018

W-5
S-5.5
L-7.5
R-6.5 overall 6

Should i go for rechecking ielts result ???
Aug 07, 2018
 Amrinder kaur
by: IELTS buddy

I assume it is your writing and speaking you want checked.

It may be worth it in your case as you did well in the other two and you did better before so they could go up a bit. Usually though it's half a band not a whole band, and also it is possible you did something wrong in the writing that bought your score down.

As always it is a gamble.
Dec 26, 2018
 Remark
by: Anonymous

Hi I did my first IELTS exam and got:
listening 8.5
Reading 7.5
Writing 6.5
Speaking 7

I need at least 7 for my writing. Would it help to ask for a remark or should I attempt to another exam?
Jan 27, 2019
 Will re-marking submission work
by: Anonymous

HI
I received below results. Do you think it's worthwhile to apply for a re-eval?

Listening 8
Reading 8
Speaking 8.5
Writing: 6.5

Hope to get some dope real quick.

Cheers,
A
Jan 28, 2019
 Speaking re-evaluation
by: Anonymous

Hi,
I appeared in the IELTS academic exam last month which was from IDP.My results are ....

LISTENING- 6.5
READING - 6.5
WRITING - 6.0
SPEAKING - 5.5 *

Is it worth for getting my test rechecked?

Exam date 5 january 2019.

Please give me your precious advice so that I would proceed further.

THANK YOU,
IN ADVANCE.
Jan 28, 2019
 Speaking re-evaluation
by: Anonymous

Hi,
I appeared in the IELTS academic exam last month which was from IDP.My results are ....

LISTENING- 6.5
READING - 6.5
WRITING - 6.0
SPEAKING - 5.5 *

Is it worth for getting my test rechecked? I need a mere increase of 0.5 in speaking which will fulfill my requirement.

Exam date 5 january 2019.

Please give me your precious advice so that I would proceed further.

THANK YOU,
IN ADVANCE.
Feb 24, 2019
 Is there a possibility of 0.5 band increase in speaking?
by: Komal

I appeared for IELTS general on 9th feb 2019. Got my score as L-8, R-8 , W-7 , S-6.5 i need 7 in speaking. Should i apply for re evaluation???
Mar 23, 2019
 ielts result
by: Anonymous

sir i decreased my band score after revaluation..is it possible
Apr 19, 2019
 Re evaluation in writing
by: Anonymous

Ielts test
Reading 8
Listening 7.5
Speaking 7.5
Writing 6
I appeared 3 times in ielts test and always scored 7 in writing . I want to go for re evaluation. Is it possible to get 1 band in re evaluation as i want 7 in writing.
May 10, 2019
 TWO attempts for IELTS
by: Kunal

Hello guys,

I would like to share something with you, my first ielts attempt was on 14th feb,2019

I got scores :
L:- 6
R:- 6
W:-5
S:-6.5

I was very much shocked seeing this result and was in a humongous dilemma. I talked to my tutor for about 2 hours, when i got the result.As every time when i appeared for the mock test, i always use to get above 6 in writing by my tutor. Listening was my favourite from the very first day and i always use to make efforts to atleast score 7.5-8 however, i got 6 in the test. Same was with reading.


My tutor advised me to take a second attempt and give it a best shot. Even though i really worked hard in the first exam still I convinced myself and again started preparing for the exams and within 15 days. I appeared for it and was very curious about the result.

In the second attempt, i got
L:- 7.5
R:-6.5
W:- 5.5
S:-7

Again a big disappointment with the writing score as i was pretty much sure about my writing as this time i preapred my writing according to the writing criteria imposed by cambridge. I used complex sentences,questionnaire, vocabulary, sentence formation all of the things. Though i haven’t got any time for proof read for both on the test day but i can recall i placed everything properly in task-2 and in task-1 i was really in an hurry as i got very less time but I attempted it with some of the points and with proper comparison and structure. Still 5.5 really shocking it is.

I DON’t KNOW WHAT TO DO I HAD ALREADY SPENT AROUND 45k OVER IELTS AND STILL I AM IN CONFUSION THAT SHOULD I APPLY FOR EOR?

PLEASE HELP AND ADVICE PLEASE....
May 13, 2019
 Want to know about reading revaluation
by: Anonymous

Hello I just got result and I got , is L=6.50,
R=5.50,
W=6.50,
S=7.00,
OverAll=6.50 Scores in TRF will be Final

I’m pretty sure my reading went very well and I expected 7 in reading and definitely something isn’t right here. I’m thinking to get reavaluation do u think I should? I just need .5 more in reading.
May 14, 2019
 Revaluation in reading and writting
by: Aman

Hi
I have given test for third time and I scored overall 6 band L-6.5 R-5.5 W-5.5 ,S-6.5 and I am confident in reading module but quite sure with writing module not even thinking that score in reading plzz tell me if I can go for revaluation in two modules

Thanks
May 17, 2019
 INCREASE IN REMARK
by: Anonymous

My initial scores were L 7, R 7.5, S 7, W 6.6.

I requested for EOR on W & L and I got W 7.5 and L 8.5

Now L 8.5, R 7.5, S 7, W 7.5
May 24, 2019
 Possibility of increment in writing score in Reval
by: Simran

Hello Sir!

I have appeared for ilets GT on 11th may and I got my result today. I have scored in S/R/W/L 8.5/8/6.5/8.5. As my requirement for express Entry Canada is 7778 so should I apply for Rechecking for Writing module or is it better to prepare for reappearing in the same.

Your early response would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks you.
May 26, 2019
 Possibility of increment in writing score in Reval
by: IELTS buddy

Yours could be a case where it may be worth getting a recheck because firstly you only need half a band more and also you have very high scores in the other areas.

However, though it's not officially publicised, there is a general understanding that if there is a wide discrepancy in a candidates scores of 2 or more (i.e. you got 8.5 in speaking but 6.5 in writing) then it is reassessed anyway.

So in your case it may have been remarked already. This is supposed to be the rule but of course I can't say for sure what was done in your case.

You may want to have a think about why you could have got a 6.5. Do you know for a fact that your writing is higher than this? In other words have you had it assessed at all by anyone in the past?

And could you have made an error in the Task 1 or Task 2? Sometimes some very good writers make errors that can affect their score significantly such as not fully answering the essay question or missing/misinterpreting a bullet point from the letter. Any of those can really bring the score down.

Of course it's difficult to know whether you did any of those errors. You may have and you may not have realised. It may be worth looking at some IELTS tips for writing to check you didn't do something you shouldn't have.

Sorry I can't say for sure about a remark, but as I say it may well have been looked at again already.
Jun 06, 2019
 Remarking for 11 May exam
by: Anonymous

I am in the same situation.

Test date: 11 May 2019
Result SMS: 24 May 2019
Scores: 8.5 7 6.5 7.5 LRWS
EOR applied: 25 May 2019

No updates so far from IDP yet
Jun 07, 2019
 revaluation
by: Anonymous

Hello sir I am kamal I have received my ielts exam and my scores are:

L 7.5
R 6.5
W 6
S 5.5

Should I fill revaluation, plzz suggest me sir I am very upset even my overall band is 6.5.

I need just half band but one thing I want to clear that my cue card answer was little bit irrelevant
Jun 11, 2019
 revaluation
by: IELTS buddy

You should go for a re-evaluation of your IELTS score if you are confident an error was made.

So in other words if for some reason you know you are better than 5.5 then it may be worth it.

If there is no reason to think that then it may still go up but it's just a gamble.
Jun 13, 2019
 Re-mark
by: Anonymous

hello
I have taken the exam last month and got:

Listening 8
Reading 8
Writing 6
Speaking 8

And overall 7.5 and I have applied for a remark for my writing which I need 6.5 but I'm just scared that they might not remark it...is there a chance for me ? I dont think I made a lot of blunders in the writing though to get only 6
Jun 14, 2019
 Re-mark
by: IELTS buddy

If you have paid, yes they will re-mark it. Or do you mean you are worried that the score will not go up?

To be honest as there is a 2 band difference between your other scores and your writing it has probably been re-looked at already but either way it's impossible to tell you what might happen if they do reassess it.

Let us know in the forum what happens.
Jun 14, 2019
 Should i go for revvaluation
by: Prannjal

Sir,

My Name is Pranjal. My Scores are:

L-8.5
R-8.5
S-7.5
W-6.5

I need 7 in writing as well, I have read your comments but just wanted your opinion once again for revaluation of my writing exam.
Jun 14, 2019
 Should i send for re evaluation
by: Anonymous

Hi

Ive got the following IELTS result today and i am stunned to see how i have been rated in writing. Would it make sense to give this for a recheck?

L- 8.5
R-8
W-6.5
S-8

Please advice
Jun 24, 2019
 Ielts revaluation enquiry
by:

Hi,
Below is my ielts result
R-6.5
L-8
W-6.5
S-5.5
I didn't believe that I got 5.5 in speaking so I gave it for revaluation and after few days I got a message from British Council that there is a change in your speaking bands. So can you tell me whether that the change can be positive or it can also be negative?
Jul 12, 2019
 Should I request for the re-mark for speaking skill?
by: Jay Tran

My result is as following:
Listening: 8
Reading: 7
Writing: 6
Speaking: 5.5

I made some mistakes on grammar and vocabs. I need at least 6 in speaking for my attending university requirement.
Jul 20, 2019
 Is there any chance to increase my speaking band score by 0.5?
by: Jashan hundal

Hi,
I have given ielts exam for first time and my score is

Listening 7.5
Reading 6
Writing 6.5
Speaking 5.5
Overall 6.5

Please suggest me can i go for re evaluation?
Jul 20, 2019
 Should I go for re-evaluation
by: Anonymous

Hello everyone
I'm randeep
I had recently appeared for my IELTS exam and got bands
L-7
S-6
R-6
W-5.5
Should I go for re-evaluation?
Jul 24, 2019
 IELTS EOR
by: Tavva

L: 8.0
R: 6.5
W: 5.5
S: 6.5

I want to apply for an EOR in writing and speaking. I prepared well for writing as I expected to get a 7. But, at present, I am expecting a 6.
Aug 10, 2019
 want to increase reading score
by: Amanpreet Kaur

Hi sir

Yesterday I received my ielts result
and I got L:-6
R:-5.5
W:-6
S:-6
is it possible that reading score will increase with .5 and I need each 6 , if is it possible than I will fill revolution form .

Thanks
Aug 31, 2019
 Recheck my ielts
by: Anonymous

My score is S:7R:5.5,L:6.5,W:5.5 should I go for recheck as my requirements are 6 in each. Is there any chance of getting higher score??
Sep 06, 2019
 Possibility of revaluation
by: Jarman singh

i have given ilets exam recently and i got L 5.5. R 5.5 S6.5 and W 6 is there any chance to gain .5 bands in listening by revaluation please give some advice
Sep 08, 2019
 Should I go for revolution?
by: Harmandeep Singh

I gave idp ielts exam on 24 august 2019 , but i am not satisfied with my result . The score is :-
Reading :- 7.5
Listening :- 6.5
Writing :- 6
Speaking :- 5.5
I am quite doubtful about revolution that my score will be improve in speaking module or not
Please reply so i will apply for jan intake canada as soon as possible or wait for revolution
Sep 09, 2019
 Band increase in speaking
by: Raj

Hey ielts buddy!
I gave my exam on 1st august of this month and my results were.

L 7.5
R 7.5
W 7
S 6.5
And overall it is 7

Is there any good chance that there will be an increment of 0.5 in my speaking section?
Sep 09, 2019
 Band increase in speaking
by: IELTS buddy

There is always a possibility but it's completely impossible to know whether it will happen. You should go for a remark if you are confident an error has been made. Of course you can just take a gamble and ask for a remark and see what happens, but you have to pay for it so you have lost the money if it doesn't happen.
Sep 20, 2019
 Question about IELTS remark
by: Anonymous

Hello guys, I’ve received my Ielts results and it was like this : L 8.5 R 8.5 W 6.0 S 6.0 but I really need both 6.5 in W and S and i was confident on the speaking section and also writing because I’ve prepared a lot for those sections but the results were not as good as I’ve expexted. Should I submit a revaluation of my W and S score?
Sep 20, 2019
 Suggestion on Revalution
by: Anonymous

Hi,

My IELTS score is as follows:

L-8.5
R-8.5
W-6.5
S-8

I need 7 in writing module. Would you recommend revaluation?
Sep 21, 2019
 writing
by: Anonymous

Hi,

Yesterday my ielts result came and is scored an overall of 7 bands with a section-wise score of

L - 8.5
W - 5.5
R - 6.6
S - 6.5

should I go for revaluation of writing module?
Sep 21, 2019
 writing
by: IELTS buddy

You need to make that decision based on whether you think an error has been made or not. Do you have good reason to believe the examiner has given you too low a score?

If you are very confident of that then it may be worth the EOR. Of course you can just take a gamble and try whatever but you will of course lose the money if no scores are changed.
Sep 27, 2019
 Possibility of band score
by: Anonymous

Hi

I got

7 in listening
6.5 in Reading
6 in writing
5.5 in speaking

Overall 6.5 ..

Last time i had score 6.5 in speaking. This time i was expecting quite good in speaking but unfortunately my score fall down. I just need .5 in speaking.. Is it possible if go for eor. Plzz suggest me.

Thanks
Sep 27, 2019
 Possibility of band score
by: IELTS buddy

Yours is the kind of situation where it may be worth going for a EOR because it's unusual for someone's speaking score to drop by a band (unless of course you were marked too high last time...) and you only need .5 increase.

Unless of course for some reason you did do much worse, but if you don't think you did then maybe an error was made.

Of course it's impossible to know for sure what will happen so really it's up to you.
Sep 29, 2019
 Band increment
by: Bhatia

Hello sir... I had given my exam twice and my result is...
L-6.5
R-7
W-5.5
S-6
Should I reply for the revaluation of writing because I'm not confidence with my writing score I just want to increase 0.5 band in writing...
Actually when first time I gave the exam my writing scroe was 6.5 and at that my exam was fine at all but at this time exam was actually good....so can you please give me suggestions please fast because I don't have enough time....thank you....in Advance!
Sep 30, 2019
 Overall band score
by: Anonymous

My result was out yesterday and it was overall 6 with no band less than 6. University requirements are no band less than 6, overall 6.5.
Should I go for re-evaluation.?
Oct 18, 2019
 Can i go for revaluation,I got 6.5 overall score and 5.5 in one module
by: Anonymous

Hello sir,
I wanted to know if my writing score will increase if i go for revaluation or not. I attempted 3 ielts test and i want 6.0 in each but the score was
1.L6.5R6.0W6.0S5.5
2.L6.0R6.5W5.0S5.5
3.L8.0R6.5W5.5S6.5
So, is it worth going for revaluation on my 3rd attempt as i gave my best in this exam.
Nov 09, 2019
 EOR
by: Anonymous

Hello, I've secured my score as follows :-

L - 6.5
R - 5.5
W - 5.5
S - 7.5

I wish to give my scores for eor in writing and reading section. I'm sure that I've scored well in the writing section but am unsure about the reading section. I just need to qualify in my reading and writing section by half band (Required - 6.0) Is it possible that I could get my bands increased in reading as well ?
Nov 09, 2019
 EOR
by: Anonymous

Hello, I've secured my score as follows :-

L - 6.5
R - 5.5
W - 5.5
S - 7.5

I wish to give my scores for eor in writing and reading section. I'm sure that I've scored well in the writing section but am unsure about the reading section. I just need to qualify in my reading and writing section by half band (Required - 6.0) Is it possible that I could get my bands increased in reading as well ?
Nov 16, 2019
 Re-evaluation of Writing test
by: Anonymous

Hi I have given IELTS general exam twice. First time my score was-

L- 6.5
R- 8.5
W- 7
S- 7

and this time its-

L- 8.5
R- 9
W- 6.5
S- 7

Will it be wise to get my writing section re-evaluated?
Nov 19, 2019
 I need 6.5 band (EOR)
by: Anonymous

I have got 5.5 band score

L 5.5
R 5
W 6.5
S 5.5

Should I go for EOR, what are the chances to get 1 band increase in this situation ?

I did well in speaking and listening too, this scores not justify fairly.
Nov 19, 2019
 I need 6.5 band (EOR)
by: IELTS buddy

It's impossible to predict what you may get if it changes, and of course it may not change.

Listening is not likely to change because the questions are either right or wrong. It's not like the writing or speaking where an examiner marks it.
Dec 02, 2019
 Revaluation or Reappear
by: Pranit Chhabra

Hlo sir, sir actually i scored overall 6.5 bands with 7.5 in listening, 6.5 in speaking and reading but, 5.5 in writing. I need no less than 6 bands. So what would i do now? I also know that, i write my task 1 essay overlength, so now, should i apply for revaluation or give my exam again...?
Dec 09, 2019
 Asking advice
by: Jabulani

I have the following scores l 6.5
R 7 w 6.5 s 6.5
Dec 20, 2019
 should i apply for reevaluation
by: SAI prashanth

Hi IELTS buddy,

i scored overall band score of 7
listening: 8
reading:6.5
writing: 7
speaking:6

overall i am shocked by my result, especially in speaking.Because i am very confident in my english language speaking ability. i did the speaking exam well and even the examiner asked me many questions and i got the feeling that she was impressed with my answers.she kept on asking questions .the only thing i did wrong was i spoke for about 1minute and 30 seconds in task 2 out of 2 minutes.
the question was an odd question, even though i answered to the best of my ability. i used good vocabulary, good pronunciation, good sentence structure..
even though i might have made a couple of mistakes , i am confident that 6 is a very low score.
i honestly think i will definetely get an increased score.
what would you advice me to do?
shall i apply for reevaluation???
Dec 27, 2019
 Ilets rechecking marks to increase the band
by: Anonymous

Hi,

Is there a possibility to score around 7 band in reading while giving it for rechecking.

I scored overall 7.5 band.
Listening: 8
Writing: 7.5
Speaking: 8.5
Reading 6.5
Jan 24, 2020
 Do i have a chance to increase my result through EOR
by: Anonymous

I took my first ielts exam on 14 September and my ensue were this:

L-6.5, R-5, W-5.5, S-6,

after the preparation of two months.

I appeared my second ielts exam on 11 January and i shocked when i saw my results as:

L-6.5, R-6, W-5.5, S-6.

I took such a long time to improve my reading and writing skills, my tutor usually grade me 6 or 6.5 in writing and 6.5 in my speaking.

What is your suggestion should i re-take or apply eor? please guide me IELTS buddy.
Jan 24, 2020
 Do i have a chance to increase my result through EOR
by: IELTS buddy

Unfortunately it's impossible for me to tell you whether an EOR would increase your score as I have no idea whether you have improved or not since you last took the test.

The basis for which you say you had improved is that your tutor gave you much higher scores. So you really need to talk to that tutor and see if they think maybe an error has been made.

Some people do take a long time to improve their scores, even with tuition. If you and your tutor are not 100% sure though that you think you should have got better scores then you might want to consider the EOR.
Jan 25, 2020
 5 attempts but still stuck on the same band
by: Anonymous

Hello,
I require assistance. So I gave my ielts exam (5th attempt) on 11 January. My score is as follows.

L= 7.5
R= 6.5
W= 6.5
S= 8.5
overall clb= 7.5
Since I am applying for Canadian immigration I need a clb= 8.
My independent scoring altered but my reading and writing scores remained the same throughout my attempts. My clb also is somewhat stuck on 7.5 which needs to be increased by a (.5) only.

The scores that I require for Canadian Express entry immigration are as follows.
L= 8
R= 7
W= 7
S= 7
I need the score. What should I? Should I go for a remark? What are the chances of a score change in 3 areas? i-e listening, reading and writing?

I am an English teacher and I have done B.S (Hons) in Psychology. To be honest I don't understand, what type of writing skills ielts require for me to land a 7.
I desperately need help.
Feb 19, 2020
 Reading score.
by: Anonymous

My ielts first attempt scores:

R: 5.5
S: 6.5
W: 7
L: 8

Second attempt:

R: 5
S: 7
W: 7
L: 7.5

Should i go for re valuation of reading module? I need at least 6 in each band for qualifying for canada PR visa.

Awaiting for your revert as soon as possible.
Feb 20, 2020
 EOR for IELTS Reading Score
by: IELTS buddy

It's impossible to say for sure what could happen but with reading and listening it's very unlikely your score will change. They have fixed answers, unlike speaking or reading where there is an element of subjectivity as examiners mark them.

But as I say it's not possible to completely rule out it changing. It's possible they may have looked at it after the test and decided some other alternative answers could be acceptable. Your score before through was 5.5 it's quite possible you didn't do quite so well and got a 5.

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Should I get a Re-evaluation of my IELTS Band Score?

by Shamsher
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I got:

L = 5.5
R = 5.5
W = 5.5
S = 6

I want just 0.5 bands to fulfill my requirement. If I take revaluation of writing how much chance to get 0.5 bands increased?

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Jan 28, 2017
 Taking a gamble
by: IELTS buddy

Unfortunately the only way to know that would be if we had a crystal ball ;).

Basically people go for a remark (or EoR) if it looks like something has gone wrong.

For example for whatever reason someone knows they are normally a band 7, possibly because their instructor has marked their practice essays, but they get a 6. If they are very confident they did well in the test it may be worth a remark.

In your case it just seems you are taking a gamble with no evidence that you should be higher (you got around the same scores for your other modules). So that suggests the 5.5 may well be correct.

Of course it is possible that if you get it remarked it could get given a 6, but there is no way to know that.

So it just really has to be your decision as to whether you want to take that gamble or just do the whole test again.

One argument that there is for having a remark in your case is the fact that you got the scores you needed in the other modules. If you take the test again there is the danger you get 6 in your writing but then a 5.5 in something else.
Feb 04, 2017
 re evaluation
by: gagan

I got

L=6
R=5.5
W=5.5
S=5.5

I want just 0.5 bands to fulfil my requirements. Is it right to take re evaluation of my ielts test. Is there any chance to that 0.5 will be increased?
Feb 09, 2017
 re evaluation
by: IELTS buddy

Nobody can know the chances of it increasing.

You should only get a remark if you are quite confident something has gone wrong and you were given a lower mark than you should have got.

If you think the marks are right then you need to do more training then take the test again.
Feb 27, 2017
 re evaluation
by: vikram

I have taken my IELTS twice till date within an interval of 3 months.

First time I Received

Listening - 8.5
Reading - 7.5
Writing - 8.5
Speaking - 6.5

Second time its

Listening - 8.5
Reading - 7.5
Writing - 6.5
Speaking - 7.5

I was expecting at least 7.5 in writing.

I require an overall band score of 7 to apply for immigration.

Can you let me know your recommendation.
Mar 02, 2017
 re evaluation
by: IELTS buddy

It really just has to be your decision and it is a gamble to some extent if you do.

Yes it is odd your score went from 8.5 to 6.5, but is it possible you did make some error you are not aware of such as misinterpreting the graph or the essay question?

Either of these errors on reduce your score quite a bit.
Mar 18, 2017
 Remark?
by: Stace

Hello!

I just got my ielts result and it's:

L 8.5
R 9
W 6.5
S 8.5

I heard that if there's a discrepancy of more than 2 bands within any components, then my grades will be automatically remarked? I need a min of 7 for each component. Do you think I should get a remark given that the rest of my components are good?

Thank you!

======

IELTS Don't actually officially say under what conditions they recheck something.

The general understanding is that they do if there is a two band difference, however somebody recently on here said they spoke to IELTS and they denied this.

But you should not get a remark just because your other components are good. Some people are good in some skills but weak in others.

You should get a remark if you believe an error has been made and your writing score should be higher, not just because the other ones are higher.

If you think an error has been made then it may be worth it as you only need half a band, but it's impossible to know if it will change or not.

IELTS buddy
Mar 18, 2017
 ielts
by: amanpreet

hi last week i got my ielts result L6 R6.5 W 5.5 s6.5 i need Writing 6 ..can u suggest me for remarking..i am scared if band will discrease ..can u tell me pls bands can discrease or just same and increase thnx
Mar 19, 2017
 ielts
by: IELTS buddy

It's not likely to decrease but please see the responses below. It's not possible to predict if it could change or not.
Mar 30, 2017
 please advice
by: Anonymous

I have received the following scores on IELTS:

R: 7.5
W: 6.5
S: 7.5
L: 8.5

On PTE, I scored 81 in writing. I scored 90 in both vocabulary and grammar.

I was very confident about my writing. The topic I received was regarding extreme sports. I spent 10 minutes in writing session to double check any spelling errors or grammatical errors.

Should I dispute my markings? Please advice.
Apr 18, 2017
 Revaluation
by: Anonymous

Hello

IELTS Academic scores

listening: 8.5
speaking: 7.5
reading: 7.5
writing: 6.5

Is it advisable to go for a remark? I felt confident on my writing

thanks
Apr 19, 2017
 Revaluation
by: IELTS buddy

Just feeling confident is a bit of a risky reason as you are judging your own writing, which is difficult.

If you have some kind of evidence that you are normally better, for example an IELTS instructor has looked at your essays before and advised you of such, then it may be worth it.

Also it depends what you need. If it is just half a band then it is more worth the risk as it's less likely to go up by a whole band, but half is possible.

Also as there is quite a big gap between your listening and writing it is possible it was looked at again already.

Really you just need to decide whether you want to take the gamble or not or just pay to take the whole thing again.
Apr 25, 2017
 Remarking for Speaking
by: Anonymous

Hi, my only concern is i got 6.5 for Speaking and the band that i want is 7. If I will apply for remarking, do you think that they will, at least give me a band of 7 at least?
Apr 27, 2017
 Remarking for Speaking
by: IELTS buddy

It's completely impossible for anyone to know that.
Apr 27, 2017
 what are the chances of successful revaluation in my case
by: yadwinder

i scored :

listening : 6.5
reading : 6.5
writing : 5
speaking : 7

i'll welcome ur suggestion and appreciate

======

Your score may have been checked again already because there is a 2 score difference between your speaking and writing.

IELTS buddy
Apr 27, 2017
 You think it is worth it?
by: pink

I took IELTS the second time and my score was:

Listening — 7.5
Reading — 8
Writing — 6.5
Speaking — 6.5

You think there's a chance that my band score for writing and speaking will go up at least half a band?

Thank you.
Apr 29, 2017
 You think it is worth it?
by: IELTS buddy

Nobody can predict it but I think you'd be quite lucky for both to go up.
May 12, 2017
 Enquiry
by: Farrukh

Dear Sir/Madam.
Pease help me to decide whether to ask my results remarked.

First attempt :

Listening – 6
Reading – 6
Writing – 6.5
Speaking – 5.5

After 2 months my second attempt :

Listening – 6.5
Reading – 6.5
Writing – 6.5
Speaking – 5.5

Do I have any chance to get my speaking 0.5 band higher???

Many thanks.
May 12, 2017
 Enquiry
by: IELTS buddy

There is always a chance your score could increase in a remark but it's impossible to predict whether it will or not.

It's quite possible you improved in the other modules but you have not managed to improve so well in speaking or possibly you have improved but for some reason did not do so well in this particular test (meaning you may get 6 next time).

As you only need a half band it may be worth risking a remark, but really nobody can predict that.
May 14, 2017
 Speaking revaluation
by: Anonymous

In my speaking test my cue card topic was a little bit poor in between 6-6.5 as I repeated some sentences and corrected my self a couple of times, but my discussion questions went well around in between 7-8 and moreover I got 7.5 in speaking last time.

Last time my score was:

L-8.5, R-7, W-6.5, S-7.5

This time my score is:

L-7.5, R-7.5, W-7.5, S-6.5

Please guide me should I go for revaluation or not?
May 17, 2017
 Speaking revaluation
by: IELTS buddy

Yours is the kind of situation where it's well worth considering a remark as you did a lot better the time before.

Going from 7.5 down to 6.5 is quite a big drop.

But really it just has to be your judgement. If you are sure you are around a 7.5 and if you are quite confident you did as well as before then go for it.

But sometimes students do worse in one test than another. Each test is different - different questions, different examiner etc. so it is possible you did not do so well.

So really you just have to think about those things and make your own decision.
May 19, 2017
 Remark
by: Nadia

Hello,

I had my 1st attempt in 2013, I've got:
R-7, L-6, S-6.5, W-6 - Overall 6.5

2nd attempt last month:
R-6, L-6, S-6.5, W-5 - Overall 6

3rd attempt this month:

R: 6.5, L-7.5, S-6.5, W-5.5 - Overall 6.5

I need only 1 mark in total to have band 7 , do you advise me to remark? If yes Which parts are better to ask for correction? can I get 6.5 in writing?

Thank you very much
May 23, 2017
 Remark
by: IELTS buddy

It's a bit risky for you as it is less common for somebody's score to go up by a whole band, it's more likely to be half a band. But that's not to say it doesn't happen - sometimes a score may go up by a whole band.

But your writing has never been over 6 and was 5 last time so I think it may be a bit hopeful that it would go up by a whole band to 6.5.

Speaking is likely to stay the same as you got 6.5 all three times, and reading and listening are not likely to change because they are either right or wrong.

So in your case I think you'd be quite lucky to go up to 7 but nobody can predict what could happen. It's up to you if you wish to take the risk.

But if you get a remark you can just ask for them all to be remarked, it's the same price.
May 29, 2017
 Confused regarding EoR
by: Shaks

Hi IELTS Buddy..

Just a bit confused regarding remarking of my recent ielts result.

1st Attempt (19-Nov-16):

L-8
R-7.5
W-6
S-7

I knew, I did blunder in my writing task 2 due to shortage of time. I wasn't able to use eraser thats why i used empty lines between paragraphs.
Further, I also wrote an irrelevant point in explanation. Thus, didn't go for re-mark.

Therefore, focused on my writing skills, for better developed essay.

2nd Attempt (13-May-17):

L-7.5
R-7
W-6
S-6.5

Writing remained the same while others went down by 0.5 :-/

Now I need at least band 7 in each module.

Can you kindly answer my two queries.

1) In best case scenario, what are the chances that I could get 1 band raise in writing and 0.5 band in speaking, both?

2) In writing task 2, I got question having 2 point of views regarding old age employees and younger age employees.

Action words were: What is your opinion?

So I opt for below strategy:

Para 1 --> Introduction
Para 2 --> Supporting pt 1 (young age employee)
Para 3 --> Supporting pt 2 (young age employee)
Para 4 --> Conclusion

I only provided MY OPINION in favor of young age employees (as the action words suggested).

Do you think I had to write regarding both views and then give my opinion?
Jun 04, 2017
 Confused regarding EoR
by: IELTS buddy

1) It is possible a score can go up by a band, but it's less common. If people do get an increase it's more often just half a band.

I'd say in your case for the writing the odds are very much against an increase, and especially one whole band. You've taken the test twice and got 6 each time which does suggest you are around a 6 level. So going up to 7 on a remark seems a bit hopeful.

2) It's really difficult to comment on whether you wrote the essay well or not. To be able to know I'd really need to see the full essay question and have much more detail about what you wrote.

But even then, without seeing your actual essay it's very much guess work.
Jun 16, 2017
 Remark?!
by: Andy

Hi,

My first exam I got:

Listening: 7.5
Reading: 6.5
Writing: 6
Speaking: 6.5

My second exam now is:

Listening: 8.0
Reading: 7.0
Writing: 5.5
Speaking: 7.0

Should I get a remark for the writing to get a band 6.0?

Help
Jun 16, 2017
 Remark?!
by: IELTS buddy

It's a bit risky as you did get 6 before so getting a 5.5 is not surprising as those two scores are fairly close.

But that said, you did well in the other parts of the test and your writing is quite a lot lower, suggesting it's possible an error was made.

I'd say with your situation it isn't clear that anything went wrong (for example if you got 7 in writing before it would seem an error was likely) but there's a fair chance it could go up.

It's just a bit of a gamble really and it's got to be your decision as to whether you want to spend the money getting a remark or take the test again.
Jun 23, 2017
 Need advise for IELTS Revaluation
by: Ankit

Hi Sir,

I have given 2 attempts to IELTS in 3 months:

1st Attempt:
Listening 8.5
Reading. 7.5
Writing. 7.0
Speaking. 6.5

2nd Attempt:
Listening 8.0
Reading. 8.0
Writing. 7.5
Speaking. 6.5

For CLB 9, I need to get 7 in speaking which means an increase of 0.5 in speaking.

Is revaluation recommended for me in this case?
Jun 30, 2017
 Need advise for IELTS Revaluation
by: IELTS buddy

That fact that you have taken the test twice and got 6.5 for speaking suggests that is your level, so it's a bit risky asking for a remark.

But of course it's always possible another examiner could view it differently.

In your case it's just a gamble really so you have to make the decision whether you want to risk it or not.
Jul 07, 2017
 revaluation or resit the test?
by: Anonymous

I got my IELTS (GT) results today and got the following scores.

Listening 9.0
Reading. 9.0
Writing. 7.5
Speaking. 8.0

I require 8 in each module.
This was my second attempt. On my first attempt (academic module), I got the following scores:

Listening 8.0
Reading. 8.0
Writing. 7.5
Speaking. 7.0

Should I resit the test or should I go for revaluation as I only need 0.5 increase in writing? Please advise.
Jul 07, 2017
 revaluation or resit the test?
by: IELTS buddy

For you it's just a gamble. There is nothing to suggest anything went wrong with the marking as you have taken writing twice and got the same score, which suggests it is likely correct.

So it is a risk and I'd say it's most likely to stay the same, but it's impossible to predict for sure of course.

So really it's just up to you if you want to risk it, but as I say, there's nothing to suggest the score is wrong.
Jul 07, 2017
 Re exam or revaluation?
by: Anonymous

But earlier I appeared for the academic module and this time I sat in the GT module
Jul 07, 2017
 should i re inquire my writing result
by: oreo

i got my IELTS results today and it’s so depressing, i got L:6.5 R:7.5 S:8.5 W:5.5 :(( im still in shocked by my Writing Result i need at least 6 and i really want to inquire for a remark because i believe that i have answered and explained the question correctly in Task 2, i wasn’t able to do word counts but im 90% sure i met the minimum words requirements for each tasks because i’ve been practicing writing, i made 4 paragraphs in each. I went to this page to see the criterias when should you inquire for a remark and i have read that if one of the skills scored you 2 whole bands higher there isn’t a need for remark 🙁 but i really want to re inquire my writing score :'(
Jul 07, 2017
 revaluation
by: Anonymous

i have noticed that most of the people here are using the word "revaluation". can you explain to me how this word is correct or why this is used instead of "re-evaluation". thank you. hope you can enlighten my confusion regarding this matter.
Jul 21, 2017
 applying for remark my writing score
by: shine

Hi,

3 times I wrote IELTS:

1 - R9, L8, S7, W6
2 - R9, L8, S6.5, W7
3 - R8, L9, S7, W6.5

I need 7 in writing and I am pretty confident that i have done well. Is it worth going for a remark for my writing?
Jul 21, 2017
 applying for remark my writing score
by: IELTS buddy

It may be worthwhile as you only need half a band and you did get 7 before.

However, although it's possible it could go up I'd say there is just as much chance that it could stay the same as you did get 6 the first time you took it.

But really it's impossible to predict, and it's just up to you whether you want to risk that or take the test again, which I believe are usually around the same cost.
Aug 10, 2017
 what are the chances of increasing .5 band in Speaking
by: Faisal Khan

I have appeared in IELTS twice

R-7, W-6, S-7, L-7.5, O = 7

&

R-7.5, W-7, S-6.5, L-8.5, O = 7.5

I have applied for a remark in speaking, what are the chances for getting speaking band increased?

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It's really impossible to tell someone their odds of getting an increase. It would be a complete guess.

If someone gets a much lower score than they previously got then it may look like there is a fair chance an error was made and it could go up, but that does not seem to apply to you.

IELTS buddy
Aug 11, 2017
 Remark for Listening and Reading
by: Raza

Hi,

I wrote IELTS General twice.

1st attempt LRWS - 7.5,6,6,7.5

2nd attempt LRWS - 7,6.5,7,7.5

In my 2nd attempt, I was damn sure of a high score in Listening & Reading (was expecting 8 in both). But the results disappointed me.

Shall I go for remarking?
Aug 11, 2017
 Remark for Listening and Reading
by: IELTS buddy

A remark for IELTS Listening and Reading is not normally recommended as they are either right or wrong.

It's not like speaking and writing which have an element of subjectivity.

I can't tell you for sure they won't change if you get them looked at again, but it's much less likely than for the other two modules.
Sep 13, 2017
 Will remarking help? Please advise
by: Anonymous

Hi,

I took my IELTS on 19th aug and got the below results. Missed the immigration score by .5.Please advise if applying for remarking will help. This was my first IELTS attempt.

L-9
R-9
W-6.5
S-8.5

Thanks in advance
Sep 17, 2017
 Will remarking help? Please advise
by: IELTS buddy

With such a big difference in your other grades and writing it's quite likely it was looked at again anyway.
Sep 24, 2017
 Will Speaking Remarking Help? Please advice soon
by: Anonymous

Hi,

I have given IELTS test thrice and each of this test I have missed some band by .5.

On December 2016 my IELTS was

Listening : 7.5
Reading : 5.5
Writing : 6
Speaking : 7.5

In above test I missed to qualify for immigration as I got 5.5 in one band.

So I decided to reappear in April 2017 and score was

Listening : 7.5
Reading : 6
Writing : 6
Speaking : 7.5

My consultant advised me to give again as I was not able to qualify for federal program and I need to score .5 more in Reading and Writing.

So I decided to sit again in Sept 2017 and my score is

Listening : 7.5
Reading : 6.5
Writing : 6.5
Speaking : 5.5

I got the required score for reading and writing but knowing the speaking score was more devastating than previous test scores.

Speaking went good though it was little tough to answer some question but I attempted all question.

Can't blame Examiner as I have read on other blogs that with 2 band lower scores from other test goes through 2 examiner and 3rd one won't have another opinion about it in recheck.

Changes in listening and reading score have very rare chances so I am not opting for recheck in it.

I am satisfied with writing score as I know how well my test went and I fear that recheck in this might lower my score so not going for recheck in writing.

Speaking in previous two test was good and I got 7.5 in both but recent 5.5 is very disappointing as I cleared all hurdles in reading and writing but fell down due to speaking.

Never imagined I would get 5.5 in speaking. I spoke to my colleagues about my english speaking skills and they rated it very good.

I went through different blogs of IELTS rechecking and they all advised that if you are confident then only go.

I am confident that my speaking was good and I should apply for recheck but problem over here is I need 7.5 in speaking to qualify for federal program.

2 band increase in speaking recheck is very very rare scenario and next to impossible but if it happens than it will be miracle from GOD.

I am little worried about money also as I have already paid thrice for test and this recheck cost half of it so I have to think abt it many times.

Even if my speaking score increases by .5 I will get full refund of recheck amount but still score what I need wil not be upto the mark.

Giving again IELTS exam for fourth time will be headache and tireless thing to do.

I have one more fear that recheck in speaking might lower my score. Does this happen?

I know my case is very exceptional and unique from other cases but I need your advice and go for it as soon as possible.

Please advice whether I should opt for recheck in speaking?

Thanks in advance.
Sep 24, 2017
 Will Speaking Remarking Help? Please advice soon
by: IELTS buddy

There are rules about getting an automatic remark with a 2 band difference but they are not made public so it's difficult to say for sure if a 2 mark difference between speaking and listening led to a remark.

What you have said it quite accurate - it is odd to go from 7.5 to 5.5, especially as you have shown twice already you are 7.5 standard. Even if you found the test a bit more difficult, that is a big drop.

But again as you say, going up 2 bands is unusual but I'm sure mistakes happen and it is possible. But if you are sure you did worse in speaking than the two times before and you need 7.5 then it may not be worth it as you may not get what you want.

I wouldn't worry about bands going down, I've not heard of that happening before (you could check with the centre if that is a possibility).

So really it's just a decision you have got to make. If you need 7.5 and you are very sure you did as well as before it may be worth the risk, and you get the money back anyway if the score goes up even if the score does not go up to 7.5.

But if you are pretty sure you did do worse in the speaking than before it may not be worth it.
Sep 29, 2017
 Pls suggest if its worth applying for recheck
by: Anonymous

Hi,

I got my results and would like to get 0.5 more in speaking. I am confused whether to apply for rechecking or not. Request your views and suggestion.

Appreciate your help.

My scores are as follows:

L: 8.5
R: 7
W: 7
S: 6.5 (Need 7 here)

Thanks a lot!
Sep 29, 2017
 Pls suggest if its worth applying for recheck
by: IELTS buddy

The reason for going for a remark is if you think an error has been made.

If you are confident that you were at least a band 7 for speaking then you should consider it.
Sep 29, 2017
 I need 7 in writing
by: Shae

Listening 7.5
Reading 7
Speaking 7.5
Writing 6.5

Overall: 7

Can i get a remark on writing? I really need to get a 7 in all areas. What are the chances that it will increase 0.5 higher? Thanks!
Sep 29, 2017
 I need 7 in writing
by: IELTS buddy

It's not possible to predict what will happen.

As I said to the last person, the reason for going for a remark is if you think an error has been made.

If you are confident that you were at least a band 7 for writing then you should consider it.

You only need half a band, so it's possible it could go up, but it's just a gamble.
Oct 14, 2017
 Plz reply i am just want 0.5 increase in writing
by: Nikhil

W-5.5
L-5.5
S-6
R-5.5
Nov 09, 2017
 My experience
by: Anonymous

Hi guys,

I got 7.5 overall band in ielts:
Listening: 8
Reading: 8
Writin: 6.5
Speaking: 7.5

I filled re-evaluation for writing. I got result today but unfortunately they have sent me same result.

So its better to re attempt exam rather than re-evaluation.

Thanks.
Nov 23, 2017
 My EOR experience
by: Anonymous

Hi there,

Just want to share my experience with EOR. I needed at least 6 in each of the bands.

In my first attempt I got it in Listening, Reading and writing.
In Speaking i got 5.5 which was huge surprise for me, i have decided to remark my speaking.

The process was easy and quick and i got the remark result after 3 weeks from application.

My speaking result was increased by a whole band from 5.5 to 6.5 and now i have achieved my target.

In bottom line, if you are confident enough that you did well and you are missing only 0.5-1 points in either Speaking or Writing (as they are subjective) go ahead and apply for EOR. There are good chances that it will change, i have also read somewhere that results can go only up.

I have taken the test in Adelaide Australia and probably this is the reason for the quick response as EOR is being processed in Melbourne Australia.

Best of luck to everyone with getting your desired results!
Nov 24, 2017
 Remark
by: Luay

Hi,

I have just received my ielts results. I got L8, R8.5, W6.5, S7

I need a minimum of 7 in the writing.

Would it be helpful to ask for a remark? I don't know how to evaluate my performance, I covered the required subject and number of words... I tried to put proper punctuation marks

Is my score already double checked (Since I got 8.5 in the reading part)?

Thank you
Nov 26, 2017
 Remark
by: IELTS buddy

With regards to the two band difference, IELTS don't actually publicly say when they do a remark.

If you search online, on one site it says they do if the 2 mark difference is between speaking and writing, on another they say it's a difference with any score.

Personally I would say it is more likely to be the former because you'd expect the writing and speaking to be fairly similar, but the others could be quite different. But it's not clear what they do.

But with your other scores so different you could try as it's quite possible it would be up half a band, but there is no guarantee. You could have made some errors with your writing such as not answering the question properly which brought your score down.

So really it's just a gamble, and up to you whether you'd prefer to spend the money on a new test.
Dec 08, 2017
 Should I go for a remark?
by: Hope

Just took the exam recently and my scores were:

R: 8.5
L:8
S:8
W:6.5

OBS:8

I need at least 7 in Writing, do you think I should go for it?
Dec 10, 2017
 Asking for writing remark
by: DF

Hi,
My first attempt sept 30 (very few preparation) was:
S8 R8 L6.5 W6

Second attempt nov 25 (IELTS blog and Verling teacher) was:
S7.5 R 7.5 L8 W 6

I believe I did better, I am pretty confident of task 1, in task 2 I know I have at least two spelling mistakes, words before conclusion were 190 so I had to make conclusion about 70 words so I reached 260.
I am sure I was more organized and had a thesis.

Would it be crazy to hope for a whole band in writing? I need at least 7.
Thanks
DF

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If there is a big discrepancy in the scores of the speaking and writing they usually look at them both again, so yours has probably already been double marked. Obviously I can't tell you 100% that was done in your case but that is the usual procedure.

So it's unlikely you'll see an increase. Of course it's always possible a third examiner may view it differently but given that two gave it 6 it seems unlikely another would give it 7. Also the fact that you got 6 twice suggests that you are a 6 and you are going wrong somewhere.

IELTS buddy
Dec 17, 2017
 ADVICE PLS
by: Y

Hi! I am writing from the Philippines. I recently got my results in ielts.

L 8
R 7.5
W 6.5
S 7

OBS 7.5

I need an extra 0.5 in writing, and honestly I'm quite surprised I just got 6.5 in writing. Do you think i should get it remarked? Thank you!

======

Yours is a case where it may be worth it as you only need a half band more so another examiner could award you that. And also your other scores are higher.

But as has been said many times on here, it is a gamble and you may well have done something in the test to merit getting 6.5, even if you feel you did better. So your score may stay the same.

So it's just a choice for you to make.

IELTS buddy
Jan 26, 2018
 Remark
by: Anonymous

Hello, got my results today.

Reading 9
Listening 8.5
Speaking 8
Writing 6

I'm pretty sure my writing was decent. Should I go fo a remark?
Jan 27, 2018
 Remark
by: IELTS buddy

It's quite likely in your case that it was marked again already as they tend to do that if there are big discrepancies between one particular mark and the others.

A difference of 2 band is the criteria that it is claimed flags up a remark.

Are you sure you did not make some kind of mistake with your writing? Maybe misunderstanding the question.
Feb 26, 2018
 REV
by: Anonymous

I got IELTS score of 6.5 overall. 7.5 in listening, 6.5 in reading and speaking, and 5.5 in writing. Overall score is fine. But i need 6 in writing to be eligible. I gave my test through AEO. Should i go for revaluation?
Feb 27, 2018
 REV
by: IELTS buddy

Nobody can predict whether your score will increase unfortunately. You just have to go for a remark if there is some good reason why you think it may be wrong. For example you have had the test before and got more, or a teacher has advised you you are better than a band 5.5.
Mar 18, 2018
 Should I ask for a remark?
by: Amah

I recently checked my IELTS result and I had L8.5 R7 S7 W6. This is my first time, should I ask for a remark?
Mar 22, 2018
 Should I get re-evaluated my IELTS Band Score
by: SOM

Hi,

I gave IELTS GT twice, 1st time with ought preparing much I got score-

L/S- 7.5
R- 6.5
W-6

Second time I was prepared well with good practice specially for reading and writing but still I got exact same score as 1st time.

L/S- 7.5
R- 6.5
W-6

I was very sure that I will at least get higher bands in reading and writing.
Now I am confuse whether I should go for re-marking? does it really helps?
Mar 23, 2018
 Re-evaluation
by: IELTS buddy

It is possible with some preparation you got the same score. It can sometimes take a while to improve.

It's not possible to say if a remark will increase your scores. Yes some people's score go up if an error was made, but I don't know if that is the case with you.

If you are very confident you did much better then you may want to think about it, but remember it is probably only worth it if you think an error was made in your speaking or writing.

Reading and listening are either right or wrong so it's less likely an error was made.
Apr 20, 2018
 Remark for an extra 0.5 points?
by: Anonymous

For my first attempt, I got Band 7 (unfortunately I had a fever then): R 7.5 L 7.5 W 7 S 6.5

When I fully recovered, I took the test again and got Band 7.5: R 8.5 L 8 W 7 S 7

The thing is I really want to get Band 8 and if only I had got 0.5 more points, my overall score will be rounded up to 8. That's why I am thinking of requesting for a remark in Writing (Although I am only 50% sure that my writing deserves 7.5)

Any advice, please? Thank you so much!
Apr 27, 2018
 Remark for an extra 0.5 points?
by: IELTS buddy

Unfortunately nobody can predict what could happen if you go for a remark.

If you can afford it, you don't want to take the whole test again (as I'm sure you aware, you could get lower scores in some other modules if you retake) and you feel fairly confident your essay could be worth a bit more, then it may be worth risking it.

But in your case it's really just taking a bit of a gamble as it could go either way.
May 25, 2018
 re eval for speaking
by: rehan

I have got good band but i need 7 in speaking

Listening 9
Reading 8.5
Writing 7
speaking 6.5

I am confident that my speaking test was good.

should I go for re-eval?
May 25, 2018
 re eval for speaking
by: IELTS buddy

I know you say it was good, but it's quite difficult to evaluate yourself.

Also the fact that you got a nearly similar grade in writing suggests you could be around a 6.5.

However, it's quite possible it could go up half a band if you go for a remark but it's not possible to predict if it will or not. It's up to you if you want to risk it.
Jun 18, 2018
 Advice for a recheck
by: Abhi

Hi,

I have attempted IELTS thrice. Please find the results below

Attempt 1
L-7.5
R-6.5
S-8
W-7.5

Attempt 2
L-8.5
R-6.5
S-7
W-7

Attempt 3 (Latest)
L-9
R-8.5
S-7.5
W-6.5

Please advice me as I need 0.5 more in writing and I have scored pretty well in writing in my previous attempts.
Jun 19, 2018
 Advice for a recheck
by: IELTS buddy

It's always impossible to know what could happen but yours is a situation where it may be worth considering it as you only need half a band and you got 7 and 7.5 before. So it's possible that it could go up half a band.

But really it's just a gamble and it's up to you. It's also possible of course that you did do something wrong, maybe not fully answering the question or misunderstanding it a bit, and 6.5 is the correct score.
Jun 25, 2018
 IELTS EOR Result - My score went up
by: Anonymous

Hello all,

I took my 2nd IELTS exam in Baguio, Philippines last April 2018 (my first take was way back 2010) and here are my results: L 9, R 8, W 7, S 6.5.

I needed 7 in speaking for my US application so I really got frustrated and disappointed to know that I am 0.5 band short from my goal. Then I researched about the EOR from many threads like this then finally around May 2018 I decided to have my speaking test remarked. After less than 3 weeks of anxiously waiting I got my results and fortunately my speaking score increased by 1 band! (6.5 to 7.5)

Thank God He gave me what I needed to pursue with my dream.

Guys if you feel you did well enough to earn the score you need, I think it is worth the shot of having your scores re marked like what I did. Trust the process and more importantly pray and have faith!

Thank you! :)
Flo
Jul 09, 2018
 remark or not?
by: wendy

Hi,
I acheived score of 9 for both listening and reading, 7.5 for speaking and 6.5 for writing. I need a minimum of 7 for each component. Do you think it's worth getting a remark?
I'm a native speaker of English, thus am surprised by that writing mark.
Thanks.
Jul 12, 2018
 remark or not?
by: IELTS buddy

It may be that is has been looked at again already as there is such a wide discrepancy between your writing and other scores. However if they have just looked at the difference between writing and speaking, it's only a band so they may not have.

So it may be worth getting a remark in your case. However, you have to remember it is possible you did something wrong. For example, if you misunderstood the question in some way that can bring your score down quite a bit.
Jul 20, 2018
 Should I apply for a remark
by: Pre

Hello,

I received my scores last week and here they are:

L-8
R-8.5
S-9
W-6.5

Should I apply for EOR as I need 0.5 in my Writing section.

Please advice.
Jul 22, 2018
 dissatisfied with writing score
by: karandeep

Hi all,

I got L&R-6.5,S-7.5,W-5.5

I am highly dissappointed with my writing scores...There was sufficient use of vocabulary, complex sentence structure , good connectors like unequivocally, without reservations and so on...

Even, the topic was not that much difficult and i have presented the essay in a proper pattern with coherence and cohesion.
Earlier in my coaching classes, I have always scored 7 in essay...but 5.5 is unacceptable to me

I just need .5 bands more to fulfill my requirements..
Should I go for revaluation??? please help asap...thank you!!
Jul 22, 2018
 It could go either ways!!
by: Anonymous

I went for remark after L 9 R 9 W 6.5 S 7.5.

I was discouraged after i learnt that an internal enguiry is done if there is a disparity in bands over 1. I still applied and I got my scores bumped up! W 7.5 and S 8.5. Overall band 8.5!

A friend of mine had L 9 R 8.5 W 6.5 S 7.5 and her remark was unchanged...

We took the exam on the same day...
Jul 27, 2018
 It could go either ways!!
by: IELTS buddy

Actually the discrepancy is 2 bands, not 1, but well done for getting them increased.
Feb 22, 2019
 IELTS score
by: Neelay

Hello Sir -

Got my IELTS score today and it stands at 7.5 overall ..
List - 8
Read - 7.5
Speak - 7.5
Writing - 6
Was expecting 7 or 7.5 in writing ...

Need your advice here ?
Shall i go ahead with re-evaluation only for writing module ...
Are there any chances to get writing score increased by a band ?
Is that ever happened that score gets bumped up by a band during re-evaluation ?
Please advice
Mar 01, 2019
 Revaluation
by: Rutvik

I've given my test recently through idp and overall I've got what i needed that is 6.5 but

L = 6.5
R = 6.5
S = 7.0
W = 5.5

So you can see I'm on the edge as I've got 5.5 in writing and i don't know why has that happened when I've got 7 in speaking then i was really expecting atleast 6 in writing and I don't know what to do is it right choice for the revaluation... Please comment on this guys
May 18, 2019
 New IELTS Speaking examiner - read everything from a paper.
by: Anonymous

Guys,

I have taken this exam 9 times, and I received 5 times overall 6.5.

Since I have taken this exam several times and based on my past exam experiences, I strongly feel that my last speaking score is incorrect and on the exam my examiner appeared to be new to IELTS Test since she didn’t know the structure of the test and trying read everything from her notes.

On my past 8 experience, any of my examiner didn’t feel me this.

My last result:

7.5 Listening;
7.0 Reading;
6.5 Writing
5.0 Speaking

My speaking score from my last 4 exams that I have taken within last 2 months were 6.5 or 7.

Even when I took IELTS more than a year ago for the first time, I received 5.5 on Speaking. I do know what I could have done to receive 5 this time. I have been living in Los Angeles for 2 years and studying Construction Management at UCLA Extension. I am using English every day.

I am sure that there is a mistake and I already applied for rescoring, but it was my last chance and I will lose my conditional acceptance in master at UCLA after waiting 1 month.

Even if they change my score, it will not be worth it to take this exam 9 times. I wanted to ask remarking because of my curiosity to see what they will do this time. I lost my trust to IELTS . I think my agency lower one score on purpose.

One time I received:

Listening 7.5
Reading 6.5
Writing 5.5
Speaking 7.

It is like they swear not to give overall 7 to me. Anyways. I am extremely angry and can not stop myself.

In addition to this, responsible person at my agency that I took the exam is on vacation right now and they are not responding me. I emailed everyone that I could reach.

Do you know where I should contact to get help for my case? I highly appreciate if you can give me any suggestions.
May 18, 2019
 New IELTS Speaking examiner - read everything from a paper.
by: IELTS buddy

It does sound like a mistake was made as speaking should not go down from 7 to 5 if you've been continuing to speak English and have taken the test a few times.

But you'll just have to wait for the result from your EOR. There is nobody you can contact about anything else. EOR is the only option if you think the result is wrong.
May 28, 2019
 Confused
by: Anonymous

I scored L8,R6.5,W6.5,S6.5
Are there chances I can improve my score through revaluation(Test taken through IDP)
May 28, 2019
 Confused
by: Anonymous

I scored L8,R6.5,W6.5,S6.5
Are there chances I can improve my score through revaluation(Test taken through IDP)
Jun 18, 2019
 Revaluation
by: Anonymous

I got overall 7 band

W-6
S-5.5
L-8.5
R-8.5

I need 6 for speaking is there any chance for improvement when rechecked
Jul 04, 2019
 Suggestion if i go for remark
by: Anonymous

Hi could you help me decide if i will go for a remark as i only need 0.5 in speaking so that I can push through with my plan.

Here are my scores:

L-7.5, R-8.0, W-6.0 and S-6.5.

Thanks much your response will be highly appreciated.
Jul 06, 2019
 Suggestion if i go for remark
by: IELTS buddy

In your case it seems like you must decide as it looks like you are just taking a gamble.

Firstly you haven't said why you think your score could be too low. If you think there was an error and it should be 7 then it may be worth it.

Secondly I notice your score of writing is 6. Often writing and speaking scores are quite similar as the same grammar errors are made so this suggests maybe the speaking is correct.

But really it's up to you. It's possible another examiner could listen and decide it should have been 7 but there is no way to know that.
Jul 12, 2019
 Whether i should take a gamble or not
by: Anonymous

Today my ielts result was declared and i scored:

7.5 in listenning
7 in reading
6 in speaking
5.5 in writing

Overall:6.5

Extremly disappointed with the result as i was quite sure that my performance was more than 5.5 in writing
Jul 12, 2019
 Ielts fr reval
by: Anonymous

LISTENING 8.5
Reading 7
Writing 6.5
Speaking 7

It’s my first attempt I need 7 in writing should I go for reval as I not much sure about my performance in writing
Jul 19, 2019
 Speaking issue
by: Rahul Sembhi

Sir
I have got 6.5 in listening, 6 in writing, 6 in reading but unfortunately i got 5.5 in speaking. I spoke quite good there and had answered all d questions properly. Sir can i get a half band more in speaking.
Thankyou
Jul 31, 2019
 Remark success
by: Anonymous

I am writing this post because I want people to be aware that your scores may not be automatically reevaluated if you have more than a 2 band discrepancy.

I received 9 for all sections except writing in which I got a 6.5. I was confused at the time because I felt that my writing should have received a higher mark. I had written IELTS 2 years ago and received 8.5 in writing.

Then I wrote again and received a 6 for writing. I thought that I may have missed a few criteria as I had not studied so I booked the test for 2 weeks later. This time around, I went over the marking criteria and did a few practice essays. After the test, I felt confident that I would receive a good mark. Then a received a 6.5.

I sent my writing in for a remark and my new score was an 8. My advice would be that if you are confident in your writing abilities then you should request a remark.
Aug 27, 2019
 Writing score improived by remark from 6.5 to 7 (July 2019)
by: Anonymous

Here, you will succinctly know about my Academic IELTS journey and rechecking of writing module (improved from 6.5 to 7, exam on 18 July 2019, New Zealand).

I will also discuss some of the things to consider while remarking and some personal views regarding IELTS and its remarking process. I have decided to write this down because I struggled a lot to find valid information about remarking and there are some confusing information in different blogs. This is why people need to know what it is really, and what are the things to deem before making a remarking decision.

I am more than delighted to share my rechecking story. I did IELTS academic total 4 times so far. I did two times for my educational purpose few years ago. Recently I needed a good academic IELTS score for my professional registration and the aim was overall band 7 with no section less than 7. Therefore, my third attempt (first IELTS attempt for professional registration purpose) was 4 months ago (May 2019) from Bangladesh (Home country) and I got overall 7.5 (L 8.5, R 8, S 8, W 6).

Sad that when I sat for ILETS for first time in my life, I did not practice single piece of writing, did not know any tips, just read some samples and attended the exam and got 6.5 five years ago. Nevertheless, this time, I practiced all writings from Cambridge IELTS 1-13 book and read so many tips and still got only 6 this time.

Anyway being honest, I did worst in exam so I knew I was not going to get 7, so did not even think about recheck because I knew that I deserved 6 only.

Then I started to study more intensively with my writing practice, watched some free videos by Jay-E2 IELTS and Chris Pell-IELTS Advantage. I bought two online coaching modules by Udemy writing task 1 and 2 by Teacher called Matt, cost me only 18 dollars, it was quite cheap and the coaching slides/videos were truly helpful for me.

I felt like watching videos online made me confused in many ways and it was overwhelming to see so many videos for so many tips from different people. This is why Udemy coaching was helpful to narrow everything down and keep it simple. Then I hired a professional IELTS tutor from New Zealand who is a native English speaker as well. She gave me tuition for 2 weeks and gave me feedbacks on my writings. She was the first person to figure out my major issues that confined me to get less than band 7 in writing. Therefore, I strongly suggest, a professional tutor is really helpful and paying money for this tutor is worthwhile.

Anyway I did the exam again in July 2018 and I failed again as I got 6.5 in writing with overall band 7.5 again (L 8.5, R 8, S 7, W 6.5). However, I truly did better in writing than last time so I was depressed and little unconvinced. Perhaps, I did not improve much?

Then I was thinking of remarking (EOR) of my writing module as I was quite confident that I might get 7. Having said that, some people say if you are confident then go for remark, but I mostly resent this statement because how can you really measure the level of confidence and what level of confidence is needed to go for remark, these are the questions that always pop up in your mind while thinking of confidence for remarking. I was 50 percent confident that I can succeed with remark.

Funny thought, I was thinking what if I am stuck in 6.7 (670/900) or 6.8 (680/900) so the examiner gave me 6.5, so if it is a different examiner then he/she may give me a 7 as I am almost reaching to 7 (6.8). This is just a personally made up calculation, it does not work like that in IELTS by the way. Please do not apply this kind of calculation in your case, this was just a made up calculation that I did to push myself for remarking.

Besides the level of confidence, the time factor is something that we need to consider, if someone needs an IELTS score very soon like within two/three weeks, then sitting another exam (online based, as the results get published in a week or so) is recommended as remarking may take about 4-6 weeks. Although I received my renewed result within 6 days after applying for remarking. However, no one can promise that this process will be done within or week or so. Since I had about 6 months’ time so I thought why not a remark?

Next thing is money, the exam fee was 385 NZD and remarking fee was 250 NZD either for one module or for all of them. 250 NZD seems too much but I think it is not. If someone can spend 385 NZD each time for several attempts then why not spend 250 to try your luck. I am not rich but the mental stress for sitting for whole exam cannot be measured by money, such stress I would say is equivalent of 1000 NZD to me so 250 was nothing in that case. I say, do not think of money, if you feel little brave enough that you can succeed, go for it. Sad to say, it is like a gamble too as you get refund if your score is improved.

In addition, improvement of completely 1 band is rare by remarking, it can happen but very rare. But best chance is there if you need 0.5 improvement. In addition, never go for remarking of listening and reading, remarking is only a good idea if you are thinking of speaking and writing. This remarking is supposedly be performed by an external examiner (most probably from AUS or UK) who will not have any idea of your current score of any module/s. Therefore, it would be like a blind review and marking so that you can get an honest and bias-free remarking.

While I was reading online, some blogs or articles about writing recheck had some information that was somewhat unclear. For example, "your score may decrease after remarking", I heard that this could be possible only in OET exam (alternative language test for healthcare professionals), but never saw that happening for IELTS, speaking from my experience. While reading these blogs, I also tried to go through the comments of users of different people and I have not seen any comment that said their score decreased after recheck.

Everyone said, score either improved or remained unchanged, still I suggest, when contacting your test center, ask them directly, they must be able to tell you the right answer. Besides, there is no statistics of success rate of remarking in IELTS so it is hard to guess the possibility of success with numbers.

Another thing is the information of a re-evaluation if your score in one section has 2 band difference with another. E.g. in my case, my writing was 6.5 and listening was 8.5 (2 band difference) and some blogs say that if this happens then the local test center will automatically perform a recheck of your module which you have the lowest band.

But there is no solid reference that it is true. Even if it is, I want to challenge the skill of IELTS examiners, in a test center I arguably assume that all the writing examiners will be having same kind of training, mindset and skills while marking. Therefore, this re-evaluation by another examiner at the same test center seems stupid to me because I do not see any window for change in score. I dare to say this, because if they had done a re-evaluation of my score then how did I get a 7 by an external examiner. Although marking/grading is not an exact science and it is not an easy task, I also do mark and grade assignments for Bachelor students and I hate it when I am stuck sometimes to grade some papers.

I also want to raise an argument that IELTS may have become a business these days. Some test centers might be using some tactical approach to limit band scoring so that people can be forced to sit for the exams repeatedly.

So, I would say, do not be discouraged if you read the information that "you will get automatic re-evaluation if you have 2 band difference within your modules so a remarking will not help much". Either it might not be true at all or you can still get 0.5 increase by an external examiner.

Anonymous user, 28 July 2019, New Zealand
Sep 08, 2019
 speaking remarking
by: gyri

I got
L 7
R 7
W 6.5
S 5.5
Is there any chance to increase just .5 band
could you suggest me what to do.
In speaking my cue card went little off topic, but questions were good enough.
Sep 09, 2019
 Speaking remark
by: IELTS buddy

You should go for a remark if you are confident an error has been made but only you can really judge that.
Oct 05, 2019
 Re evaluation
by: Anonymous

Hi I got

L -5
R- 6
W-6
S-6.5

I just want 6 in Listening will it be possible if I ask for reevaluation.
Oct 13, 2019
 eor
by: ajay

My previous score 24/06/2017 was
L 8
R 7
S 6.5
W 7
OVERALL 7
I had given for eor then came back as it was

Recent score 28/09/2019
L 7
R 8.5
S 8
W 6.5
OVERALL 7.5

Should I give for EOR and was confident enough in my writing skills as an academic student in Australia.I need individual 7 for my registration.
Oct 25, 2019
 3rd try
by: Chris

Hello! I've completed my IELTS General training for the Third time because I need a band 7 on the writing, unfortunately I can't seem to get it no matter what I do or how much I practice. My last score are similar to previous tests:

Overall Band: 8.0

Listening: 9.0
Reading: 8.0
Writing: 6.5
Speaking: 8.5

What should I do!?
Oct 29, 2019
 Incline band
by: Manju

My ielts score is
W 5.5
L 8
S 6
R 6.5


Only 0.5 band is required to fulfill requirement.
Should i fill revaluation form or not?
There are any chances to increase my band.
Nov 20, 2019
 regarding revaluation for speaking
by: Jaspreet

I have 8.5 in listening
6.5 in writing
6 in reading
5.5 in speaking
should i apply revaluation for speaking or not please reply please
Nov 22, 2019
 Re-evaluation of my IELTS Band Score?
by: Ucham

My Score is as follow.
Listening - 6
Reading - 5.5
Writing - 6
Speaking - 6.5

I have done the IELTS exam more than 6 times and there was issue with only my writing and it was 5.5. But, this time I got 6 for Writing but 5.5 for Reading.
I need 6 for reading. Shall I go for a re-evaluation?

thanks,
Nov 28, 2019
 I confirm that i would fill rechacking
by:

Hlo i16novermber 2019
I got overall 6 band
Listening:6.5
Reading:6
Writing:6
Speaking:5
Can i will fill rechaking because i would get only one band in speaking
Please recommend that i would fill rechacking or nor
Dec 02, 2019
 Confused
by: Suraj Sood

Hey!
I recently appeared for my ielts exam and got
L-8
R-6.5
W-6
S-5.5
I just missed my requirements of not less then 6/each module by 0.5 bands in speaking. Should i go for revaluation?
Dec 20, 2019
 Revaluation
by: Anonymous

Hi,

My IELTS scores for general training are as follows,

L-8.5
S-8.5
R-8.5
W-6.5

Should i send my results for revaluation as i believe i have written well enough for a 7 instead of a 6.5
Dec 23, 2019
 Revaluation
by: IELTS buddy

Only you can really make that decision. If you are very sure it is wrong (I agree your other scores suggest you can do better than 6.5) then maybe you should.

However, you say you wrote well but some students who are good writers do end up getting lower scores than they expected because they made errors they were not aware of that can bring the score down quite a lot e.g. not fully answering the essay question or misunderstanding something in the Task 1. So it is possible that 6.5 is correct.

So you need to take all these things into consideration.
Jan 22, 2020
 ielts
by: Anonymous

i have got a total band score of 7.5
L:8.5 R:7.5 S:7 W:6.5

do you advise me to re-evaluate the writing section?
i just need a 7 !

thank you,
Jan 22, 2020
 ielts
by: Anonymous

i have got a total band score of 7.5
L:8.5 R:7.5 S:7 W:6.5

do you advise me to re-evaluate the writing section?
i just need a 7 !

thank you,
Jan 31, 2020
 Re-evaluation in speaking and writing
by: Anonymous

My First IELTS attempt (General)

-L 7.5(after revaluation score remained same 7.5)
-R 7
-W 7
-S 6.5(after revaluation score increased to 7 band)

Second IELTS attempt

-L 8.5
-R 7
-W 6.5
-S 6.5

I am quite confident that I did good in both writing and speaking and expected 7 each. I know its not possible to comment on chances of a band increase but since i need 0.5 increase in speaking and writing, are there any possibilities on an increase of 0.5 in both writing and speaking.
Jan 31, 2020
 Re evaluate
by: Anonymous

Listening 5.5 , reading and writing 6 speaking 6.5 Is it possible for me to re-evaluate for listening as my requirement is 6 bands in each

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IELTS Recheck

by simran

Hi,

In 1st attempt on 21 April 2018 I got

L=5.5
R=6
W=5.5
S=6
Overal=6

2nd attempt on 19 may 2018 I got

L=6
R=5.5
W=6
S=7.5
Overall=6.5

3rd attempt on 30 June 2018

L=6.5
R=6
W=5.5
S=6
Overall=6

Should i go for rechecking ielts result????

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Jul 13, 2018
 IELTS Recheck
by: IELTS buddy

I'm not sure what there is that you feel needs re-checking as your results are quite consistent.

You've generally tended to get around the same grades. Listening has been between 5.5-6.5 which is quite understandable, and reading has stayed around the 5.5 / 6 level. In any case, these two modules are right or wrong so there is nothing to recheck.

Your writing seems fairly consistent - again the 5.5 / 6 level.

The only possible issue is your speaking as it went to from 6 to 7.5 to 6 which is a bit odd. However, given that twice you were given 6, is it possible that the examiner who gave you 7.5 over marked you a bit and you performed a bit better? The lower scores match your other tests better.

I have no idea if that is the case but I'm just saying it's a possibility. If that is the case, then generally your scores looks quite similar over the 3 tests.
Aug 10, 2018
 Recheck for Writing and Speaking
by: Mit patel

Hi, i received my scores today:

L: 8.5
R: 9
W: 6.5
S: 6.5

Overall = 7.5

I was quiet confident to get 7+ in my speaking test. i know there might be difference in judgment in writing. So specifically i want to get my speaking score rechecked, i'm okay with my writing score.

Should i take a chance for getting the speaking score rechecked?? i need just 0.5 more to get an overall of 8. Also is it possible to get only one section rechecked?

Thanks in advance.
Aug 11, 2018
 Recheck for Writing and Speaking
by: IELTS buddy

Yes you can just ask for your speaking to be rechecked though I think it's the same price whether you ask for one or more.

If you want half a band rather than a whole band then you have more chance, as it's less likely your score was a whole band out.

However, it's not possible to say if you are likely to be successful or not. If an error has clearly been made, for example because someone got much higher before or for some other reason they know they are better than the score they got, then it's more possible to take the view that an increase is more likely.

But in your case you are just saying you think you did better than you got but nobody else can really judge that.

A good reason for getting a recheck would be if maybe your other scores were better than you expected. By that I mean it is important that you keep them, because if you take the test again you could get lower in those.
Nov 10, 2018
 Require 7 in all bands. Got 6.5 in writing. Recheck or not?
by: Anonymous

I got my score today for IELTS UKVI Computer delivered:-

Listening 8.5
Reading 9
Writing 6.5
Speaking 8
Overall= 8

I was confident with my task 2 response. I feel like I would have scored a 7 minimum in writing. Should I go for recheck or not?
Nov 10, 2018
 Remark
by: Hdkar

Hi
My first test was

L:6
W: 5.5
R:7
S:7

but second attempt which was 20 days ago:

L:6
W:5.5
R:6.5
S:6 !!

I believe that i was 7 at speaking as good as my first attempt. Also my writing is better that previous test. I'm considering remark. What do you think?
Feb 14, 2020
 6.125 to 6.25
by: zack

hi buddy,

should i remarks my test if i got

R 6.5
L 6
S 6
W 6

= 6.125, but i just need 6.25 to be rounded to 6.5

in your opinion, should i EOR or not?

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IELTS Remark One Module or All

by Jack

Hello Buddy,

My IELTS score is L - 8.5, R - 7.5, W - 6.5, S - 8.5.

Can you clarify something?

As the fee of EOR for one part of test or for all 4 parts would be same, can I ask if the chance of score change would be lower if we have EOR for 4 parts instead of just 1 part because the examiner would focus more on that specific part?

I need all parts to be over 7. Should I just ask for remark of Writing or all parts or writing & reading?

Thank you.
Jack

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May 15, 2019
 IELTS Remark One Module or All
by: IELTS buddy

Hi Jack,

They don't put the scores down so you may as well do all parts just in case any others go up as well.

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Anyone had IELTS re-evaluation and band increase?

Hi Everyone,

One week ago, I wrote my IELTS exam and I am unsatisfied with my writing band score. I received a 5.5 Band, whereas I at least expected a 7.

After self introspecting, I believe in the Writing task 2, I went off topic and wrote mainly about "how a manager can be a good leader" (inspired by Simon Sinek speech) instead of "If you agree to the statement, A manager can be warm and friendly".

Due to the low score, I am unable to apply for my PR and thinking of reevaluating my writing exam and it costs $185 (CAD). I need a minimum of band 6 to apply for PR in Canada.

Do you guys have any previous experience where you reevaluated and your score increased after this?

Thanks everyone for your inputs.

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Aug 02, 2019
 Remark
by: Lee

Did you score at least a Band 7.5 in either the reading, speaking or listening test? If so, don’t bother with a remark as one will have already been undertaken before issue of results.

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EOR for IELTS Reading

My score for ielts exams has been 6.5. This is because my reading is stuck at 5.5. Apparently my writing is good i had 6.5 first time second time 7 and this time 6. I'm confident i did well. I need a total score of 7 despite the fact that I had a low mark in reading. Should I consider EOR?

Current scores:

T 6.5

S 7.5
L 7.5
R 5.5
W 6

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Feb 29, 2020
 EOR for IELTS Reading
by: IELTS buddy

It's most likely not going to be effective getting an Enquiry on Results for IELTS reading.

For the listening and reading answers are either right or wrong, unlike the speaking and writing where a second examiner may view it differently from the first.

Of course I can't say 100% that it would not change. There is the possibility that someone who marked it made some mistake but whether you want to take that chance when it will cost you the same as a new test is up to you.

You just need to know that the chances of it changing are probably very low.

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Possible to get 6 to 6.5 after remark?

by Mick

I have tried IELTS test two times in the same exam office.
My first test results were:

Listening 6.0
Reading 5.5
Writing 5.5
Speaking 7.5

The low marks for R and W appeared to be obvious - I had no practice in text skimming and no experience in writing the specific essay genres which are new to me.

After three month training I have resit the test. My new results are

Listening 6.5
Reading 6.5
Writing 6.0
Speaking 7.5

But I need minimum of 6.5 in every section to be accepted to university program.

Is it worth asking for remarking the writing section? Is there a chance to lift the 6.0 up to 6.5 in writing section?

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Jun 22, 2020
 6 to 6.5
by: IELTS buddy

It's impossible to know what would happen with a remark.

The fact that you got 5.5 the first time, then 6 the second time does suggest that you are around the 5.5 / 6 range.

But it's always possible another examiner may decide it should have been 6.5 but without knowing anything about your writing level or what you did in the test it's just guesswork as to what will happen.
Jun 22, 2020
 Update
by: Mick

Thank you for your opinion!
I have just wanted to add the detail - it was academic module. But, of course, it’s clear because this is the only module applicable for university admission.
Jun 22, 2020
 yes brother go for remark
by: Mohit Wadhwa

Hello Mike,

If you can afford remarking fees than my suggestion you may definitely go for remarking, some years back my case was somewhat the same and i got a positive outcome. However, it depends on the evaluator who is going to review your paper but in speaking and writing there is always a chance you will get positive output when you will be near to your points.

As giving exam again and again is also a big stress, i went through the same situation.

Hence, go for it, its only a matter of money. if you are able to spend.
Aug 25, 2020
 Rechecking
by: Asad

Hello hope you are well.

I just passed the IELTS exam and I got

L: 7.5
S: 7
W:6
R:7

Overall: 7 band

Can i go for the review of writing task as i am not convinced with my writing bands,
Aug 25, 2020
 Rechecking
by: IELTS buddy

Yes anybody can choose to have a remark. It's not possible to predict through whether anything will change.

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EOR?


(Coralville, Iowa, USA)

Hello,

I am an American citizen who has lived in the US my whole life. I have a BS and currently working on my MA. I took the IELTS General because I am going to be applying for Express Entry in Canada. I got the results of my test back and am wondering if there is any point in doing an EOR on the writing portion -

Listening - 9.0
Reading - 7.0
Writing - 6.5
Speaking - 9.0

Overall - 8.0

The listening and speaking I knew I would get a 9 being a native English speaker from the US. The reading I knew would be lower as my attention span with reading kind of ebbs and flows. I was hoping it would be slightly higher like a 7.5, but I'm ok with that.

The writing I am disappointed with. I work in a profession, administration, and have a background in HR, where I write a lot. I am in graduate school and do a lot of writing for papers and get As on them. I was not expecting anything 8 or higher, but I thought for sure my writing was good enough for 7-7.5. Then again, maybe my writing skills are not as good as I thought that they were.

With my IELTS scores, is there a point in requesting an EOR on especially the writing portion, or maybe the reading? I have read that if the highest and lowest scores are more than 2 apart, they are double-checked at the local record, but I have also read this is not the case.

Thanks in advance for any advice.

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Jun 20, 2021
 EOR
by: IELTS buddy

The general belief is that if scores are 2 or more apart, then they will automatically have been flagged up and rechecked. But that's not an official policy that IELTS admit to so it's difficult to say 100% that it has been.

It sounds like you should get more than 6.5, but without seeing your writing it's of course impossible to know if you did something wrong that led to your lower score.

Sometimes people with high levels of English do get a lower score because perhaps they misunderstood the essay question and so didn't answer the question properly which can bring the score down quite bit.

Also doing something like missing the 'overview' for the graph can bring Task Achievement down to a band 5.

When thinking about an EOR it's also important to consider what score you need. If you needed an 8, for example, it's probably unlikely it was mis-graded to that extent. However, it's possible perhaps it is half a band out, possibly 1 band. Much more is always possible but much less likely.

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IELTS Remark

by Mandeep Kaur
(Australia)

Hello everyone,

I have got my IELTS academic result as follows:

Speaking: 8
Reading: 7.5
Listening: 9
Writing: 6.5

Shall I go for remarking or book an another test?
I will appreciate your assistance.

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Oct 05, 2021
 IELTS Remark
by: IELTS buddy

You haven't said which result you think is wrong, but I assume you mean the writing.

You need to just decide if you think an error was made. If so you might want to consider a remark.

Take a look through some of the other advice on comments on getting and IELTS remark in this thread.

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