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.