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What is IELTS? All You Need to Know About IELTS

the International English Language Testing System (IELTS). an English Language proficiency test. Which is designed to assess the English language proficiency of non-native speakers. It is commonly used for various purposes, including immigration, higher education, and employment.
IELTS is developed and run by the British Council in partnership with IDP Education and Cambridge Assessment English in all countries.

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What is the IELTS Test?

IELTS test contain two types:

IELTS Academic
IELTS General

IELTS Band Scores

How they are calculated

The IELTS band score tables below explain the scoring to help you calculate and understand your score. Understanding the requirements for your target score is essential for success in IELTS.

How the IELTS Band Scores are Calculated

All TELTS scores are between 0 and 9. You can also get .5 scores as well (for example, 6.5 or 7.5). You will get a band score for each skill (listening, reading, writing and speaking) and also an overall band score. The overall band score is the average score of all the skills. See the table below as an

Example 1:

Listening	Speaking	Reading	Writing	Average of 4	overall
6.5	6.5	6.5	5.0	6.12	6.0

Example 2:

Listening	Speaking	Reading	Writing	Average of 4	overall
4.0	4.0	3.5	4.0	3.875	4

If your overall score is 6.1, your score will go down to 6. This is the nearest whole band score. In other words, 6.1 is closer to band 6 than to 6.5.
If your overall score is calculated to be 6.85, your final result will be band 7. This is because 6.85 is closer to band 7 than to band 6.5.
If your overall score is an average of 6.25, your score will be increased to 6.5. The score 6.25 is actually precisely between band 6 and 6.5, so in this case IELTS will push it up to the nearest score which is 6.5.
If your overall score is an average of 6.75, your score will be increased to 7. This score again is precisely between 6.5 and band 7. In this case, your score will be rounded up to band 7.
As you can see above, your score is rounded up or down to the nearest 0.5 or whole score as shown above. You can confirm this information on the official BC IELTS Website.

IELTS Band Score

9-Skill Level	8-Skill Level	7-Skill Level	6-Skill Level	5-Skill Level
Expert	Very good	Good	Competent	Modest
The test taker has fully operational command of the language.	The test taker has fully operational command of the language with only occasional unsystematic inaccuracies and inappropriate usage.	The test taker has operational command of the language, though with occasional inaccuracies, inappropriate usage and misunderstandings in some situations.	The test taker has an effective command of the language despite some inaccuracies, inappropriate usage and misunderstandings.	The test taker has a partial command of the language and copes with overall meaning in most situations, although they are likely to make many mistakes.
Their use of English is appropriate, accurate and fluent, and shows complete understanding.	They may misunderstand some things in unfamiliar situations. They handle complex and detailed argumentation well.	They generally handle complex language well and understand detailed reasoning.	They can use and understand reasonably complex language, particularly in familiar situations.	They should be able to handle basic communication in their own field.

4-Skill Level	3-Skill Level	2-Skill Level	1-Skill Level	0-Skill Level
Limited	Extremely limited	Intermittent	Non-user	Did not attempt the test
The test taker's basic competence is limited to familiar situations.They frequently show problems in understanding and expression.	The test taker conveys and understands only general meaning in very familiar situations.	The test taker has great difficulty understanding spoken and written English	The test taker has no ability to use the language except a few isolated words.	The test taker did not answer the questions.
	There are frequent breakdowns in communication.

IELTS Score

IELTS Academic Reading scores

The IELTS Reading test consists of 40 questions. Every right answer receives one mark. The scores out of 40 are converted using the IELTS nine-band scale. Whole and partial bands scores are given. The General Training Reading test and the Academic reading test have the same grades. Text genre essentially determines how the two tests differ from one another. However, the vocabulary or writing style of the items used in Academic Reading exams may be more difficult. It is typical for a given band score on a General Training Reading test to require the correct answers to more questions. The average number of marks needed in Listening, Academic Reading, and General Training for a certain band score is listed below.
Your listening and reading scores are calculated by the number of correct answers you have out of the 40 questions in the test. You do not lose points for incorrect answers.
Note: There is only one listening test for both GT and Academic candidates. This means you all take the same test with the same marking.

Listening scores:

Band score	Out of 40
5	16
6	23
7	30
8	35

Academic Reading:

Band score	Out of 40
5	15
6	23
7	30
8	35

General training Reading:

Band score	Out of 40
4	15
5	23
6	30
7	34
8	38

Note: There is only one speaking test. Regardless of whether you are a G or Academic candidate, you will take the same test with the same marking.

Examiners use the assessment criteria below to determine a band score for each of the four categories:

Fluency and Coherence
Lexical Resource
Grammatical Range and Accuracy
Pronunciation

The average score for the task is calculated by measuring the criteria equally and the Speaking band score is the average.

IELTS speaking Assessment Criteria:

Fluency	Talking at length Talking without pauses or hesitations Talking without self-correction Able to be understood Using linking devices
Lexical Resource	Using a range of words & paraphrasing Using collocations Using less common vocabulary Avoiding errors
Grammar Range & Accuracy	Using a range of sentence structures Using a range of grammar tenses Avoiding errors
Pronunciation	Able to be understood throughout the test Able to use intonation Accent does not affect understanding Accurate word and sound pronunciation

Note: Both GT and Academic candidates will have the same marking criteria and scoring for task 2, even though the GT essay questions are often slightly easier. However, for writing task 1 GT candidates must write a letter, while Academic candidates must write a report. For this reason, marking for Task Achievement is slightly different, but for the other three criteria, the marking is the same.

Examiners assign a band score for each of the four categories using assessment criteria:

Task Achievement (for Task 1), Task Response (for Task 2)
Lexical Resource
Coherence and Cohesion
Grammatical Range and Accuracy

The average score for the task is calculated by measuring the criteria equally and the Writing band score is the average.

Task Achievement (Task 1)	Presenting accurate information Providing an overview Highlighting key features/stages Supporting detail with data
Task Response (Task 2)	Addressing the task (answering the questions) Giving relevant main points that are supported & developed Giving a clear position (stating an opinion when asked) Providing a conclusion
Coherence and Cohesion	Organizing information/ideas into paragraphs Having one central idea in each paragraph (T2) Using a range of linking devices
Lexical Resource	Using a range of words & paraphrasing Using collocations Spelling Avoiding errors
Grammar Range & Accuracy	Using a range of sentence structures Using a range of grammar tenses Punctuation Avoiding errors