The Director of Operations for the Middle East, Africa, European Union, and Commonwealth of Independent States at the International Development Program, Darrin Vardon, has announced that Nigerians taking the International English Language Testing System on a computer can now receive their results in as little as two days.
In a recent statement, Vardon emphasised that the accelerated release of results aims to assist test takers who are often under pressure due to strict deadlines for international study, work, or migration applications.
“The quicker turnaround time for results underscores IELTS’ commitment to helping candidates achieve their global aspirations,” Vardon said.
He added, “We understand that an IELTS result is crucial for our test takers, whether they are seeking university admission, a visa, a new job, or a fresh start abroad. That’s why we are working diligently to process answers, maintain integrity checks, and deliver accurate results faster, opening doors to new opportunities.”
Despite the faster delivery of results, Vardon assured that the quality of the assessment remains unchanged.
“We have innovated our processes, but our focus is still on human interaction—real conversations with real experts. Our highly trained assessors conduct evaluations in person, ensuring fair and accurate judgments of each candidate’s English language skills,” he stated.
Adding to Vardon’s remarks, the IELTS Operations and Business Development Manager, Abiola Akinyemi noted that IELTS results are globally recognised.
“With over 12,500 endorsements from universities, governments, and employers worldwide, an IELTS result gives our test takers a competitive edge,” Akinyemi said.