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How is IELTS band score calculated?

How is IELTS band score calculated?

Both Academic and General Training tests have the same IELTS band score chart.

IELTS band score 9 skill level: Expert

  • The student has a fully operational command of the language
  • Usage of English is appropriate, accurate, and fluent, and shows complete understanding.

IELTS band score 8 skill level: Very good

  • The student has a fully operational command of the language with only occasional unsystematic inaccuracies and inappropriate usage.
  • The student may misunderstand some things in unfamiliar situations; handles complex and detailed argumentation well.

IELTS band score 7 skill level: Good

  • The student has operational command of the language, though with occasional inaccuracies, inappropriate usage, and misunderstandings in some situations.
  • Generally handles complex language well and understands detailed reasoning

IELTS band score 6 skill level: Competent

  • The test taker has an effective command of the language despite some inaccuracies, inappropriate usage, and misunderstandings.
  • Can use and understand reasonably complex language, particularly in familiar situations

IELTS band score 5 skill level: Modest

  • The student has partial command of the language and copes with overall meaning in most situations, although they are likely to make many mistakes.
  • Should be able to handle basic communication in their field

IELTS band score 4 skill level: Limited

  • The student’s basic competence is limited to familiar situations.
  • Frequently shows problems in understanding and expression

IELTS band score 3 skill level: Extremely limited

  • The student conveys and understands only general meaning in very familiar situations.
  • There are frequent breakdowns in communication.

IELTS band score 2 skill level: Intermittent

  • The student has great difficulty understanding spoken and written English

IELTS band score 1 skill level: Non-user

  • The test taker cannot use the language except a few isolated words.

IELTS band score 0 skill level: Did not attempt the test

 

  • The test taker did not answer the questions.
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