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IELTS results timing in Canada — computer vs paper — plus ECA/WES timelines for planning your Express Entry profile backwards.
By the IELTS Training editorial team · Last reviewed 2026-10-04Free account to read
IELTS results in Canada: the honest timeline
IELTS on Computer: results typically within 48 hours (IDP Canada). This is the mode most Canadian test-takers choose now — faster results, more test dates, and eligibility for One Skill Retake if you miss CLB 9 by one skill.
IELTS on Computer (Writing on Paper): a newer option rolling out across Canada from mid-2026 — you take everything on computer except Writing, which you handwrite. Results come within 5 days of the test date. The TRF won't say which writing mode you picked, and a One Skill Retake for Writing must use the same mode as the original test.
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