How is the Overall Band Score calculated? Some examples: Reading 6. Band score 9 - Expert user The test taker has fully operational command of the language. Band score 8 - Very good user The test taker has fully operational command of the language with only occasional unsystematic inaccuracies and inappropriate usage.
Band score 7 - Good user The test taker has operational command of the language, though with occasional inaccuracies, inappropriate usage and misunderstandings in some situations. Band score 6 - Competent user The test taker has an effective command of the language despite some inaccuracies, inappropriate usage and misunderstandings.
Band score 5 - Modest user 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. Band score 3 - Extremely limited user The test taker conveys and understands only general meaning in very familiar situations. Band score 2 - Intermittent user The test taker has great difficulty understanding spoken and written English.
Band score 1 - Non-user The test taker has no ability to use the language except a few isolated words. Band score 0 - Did not attempt the test The test taker did not answer the questions. Quality and fairness IELTS invests heavily in the continued development of its test and the processes by which scores are marked, to ensure a fair assessment for all test takers and a reliable result for the organisations that depend on IELTS as a measure of English language skill.
Close Find a test centre. Close Total cart items Handles complex detailed argumentation well. Skill level Good user Description Has operational command of the language, though with occasional inaccuracies, inappropriacies and misunderstandings in some situations.
Generally handles complex language well and understands detailed reasoning. Skill level Competent user Description Has generally effective command of the language despite some inaccuracies, inappropriacies and misunderstandings. Can use and understand fairly complex language, particularly in familiar situations. Skill level Modest user Description Has partial command of the language, coping with overall meaning in most situations, though is likely to make many mistakes.
Should be able to handle basic communication in own field. Skill level Limited user Description Basic competence is limited to familiar situations. Has frequent problems in understanding and expression. This site is my personal site and contains my lessons and tips for IELTS test preparation as well as information about the test. Understanding the test and developing the right skills is the key to success and a high score.
I also hope you will enjoy learning and improving your English. This is the nearest whole band score. In other words, 6. If your overall score is calculated to be 6. This is because 6.
If your overall score is an average of 6. There are frequent breakdowns in communication. IELTS invests heavily in the continued development of its test and the processes by which scores are marked, to ensure a fair assessment for all test takers and a reliable result for the organisations that depend on IELTS as a measure of English language skill. Both types of IELTS test measure your skills in reading, writing, speaking and listening, however, the questions are a little different and one test might suit you more than the other.
Read more about the test format. Fair to test takers The IELTS approach is recognised as being fair to all test takers, whatever their nationality, cultural background, gender or special needs. Test takers can feel confident that the IELTS test: provides a valid and accurate assessment of the four language skills: listening, reading, writing and speaking assesses language skills, not specialist knowledge; the topics covered are general enough for all test takers will be able to answer questions on them is focused on assessing practical communication ability serves both academic and non-academic purposes through a choice of two versions features a one-on-one, face-to-face speaking component recognises all standard varieties of native-speaker English, including North American and British ensures test questions are extensively trialled with people from different cultures to confirm they are appropriate and fair.
Systems and safeguards to ensure quality We ensure that delivery of the test is both consistent and secure through rigorous training and continual monitoring of test centres and examiners. Ensuring reliability of results The IELTS test is subject to the highest quality controls, security procedures and integrity management practices. The table below indicates the average number of marks required to achieve a particular band score in the Listening test: Listening Band score Raw score out of 40 5 16 6 23 7 30 8 How is the Overall Band Score calculated?
Some examples: Reading 6. Band score 9 - Expert user The test taker has fully operational command of the language.
Band score 8 - Very good user The test taker has fully operational command of the language with only occasional unsystematic inaccuracies and inappropriate usage. Band score 7 - Good user The test taker has operational command of the language, though with occasional inaccuracies, inappropriate usage and misunderstandings in some situations. Band score 6 - Competent user The test taker has an effective command of the language despite some inaccuracies, inappropriate usage and misunderstandings.
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