Darrin Vardon, Director of Operations for the Middle East, Africa, European Union, and Commonwealth of Independent States at the International Development Program, has announced that Nigerians who take the International English Language Testing System on a computer will now receive their results in as little as two days.
Vardon emphasized in a recent statement that the rapid delivery of results is intended to help test takers who are frequently under pressure due to tight deadlines for foreign 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 transmission of results, Vardon ensured that the assessment’s quality remained constant.
“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.
In addition to Vardon’s words, Abiola Akinyemi, IELTS Operations and Business Development Manager, stated that IELTS scores are widely recognized.
“With over 12,500 endorsements from universities, governments, and employers worldwide, an IELTS result gives our test takers a competitive edge,” Akinyemi said.
