Hi

The IELTS result can be withheld for the following reasons:

• Random quality checks
• An unusual exam result
• They suspect malpractice

First, just relax and be patient. Usually, it is nothing to worry about.  Most likely, your results were only withheld for a random quality check or an unusual result and will be released to you within a few weeks.

However, if they do suspect malpractice, then you may have to provide a statement and additional information to a review panel. After carefully considering the case, they may release the result unchanged or they might permanently withhold the result. Unfortunately, though, these investigations can take up to 12 weeks from the test date.

Regards