nursemich said:
Yes, exactly they only send one personal copy. Before I send that copy in my other application, I already asked British Council if they can issue me another copy, but they don't. What they can do is to send the test result directly to where it is required. Also, you are correct that the guideline emphasized that the result should not be sent directly from the testing center. But how can they verify my result then. I still have a certified true copy of it. Do you think providing an affidavit of loss and an explanation letter will suffice it? I will also ask the testing center to send it to them.
You have to submit the IELTS result with your application so it's all in one package, but don't worry you can do that with a bit of creativity:
Some testing centers just ask you for address labels where you want to have the results sent. If you do that, you can just give them a label with your address (I know this has worked for people). Then open it and include the results in your application.
Otherwise, if that doesn't work, ask the British Council to send it to the CIO c/o you at your address so you can include it in the application. That should work.
If that still doesn't work, worst case, simply give them the address of friends or a colleague at your company or another company (that "requires it" ... albeit just to give to you) and have the testing center send it to them.
Good luck - I know you'll get the originals!
