A PR holder applying domestically to a university couldn't find their IELTS TRF (Test Report Form) from a 2018 test and had no soft copy, and asked where to retrieve one.
What the thread clarified:- IELTS results are only valid for 2 years, so a 2018 TRF is no longer usable for most current applications anyway. The practical answer is to book a new test (computer-based versions can return results within about 3 days) rather than chase down an old, expired document.
- If you specifically need the old record for reference, you can call IELTS and ask them to resend it to your email — this is possible even for older tests, though it won't necessarily be a formal, reissued TRF.
- If your original test was taken through IDP specifically, you can retrieve your score summary via their website or mobile app. Note this retrieval only shows your module-wise scores and total band, not a formal TRF document — useful for personal reference, but not necessarily a substitute for an official document if one is required.
The practical takeaway: if you need an old IELTS result and it's past the 2-year validity window, the real solution is usually to retake the test — a new computer-based test can get you results within days. If you just need the old score for personal reference, try calling IELTS to resend it, or check IDP's app/website if that's who administered your original test.