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The IELTS (International English Language Testing System) is one of the most widely accepted English proficiency tests worldwide. Understanding the IELTS Band Score Chart is essential for candidates aiming to achieve their desired scores for academic, professional, or immigration purposes.
| Band Score | Skill Level | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 9 | Expert User | Fully operational command of the language: appropriate, accurate, and fluent. |
| 8 | Very Good User | Fully operational command with occasional unsystematic inaccuracies. |
| 7 | Good User | Operational command with occasional errors and misunderstandings. |
| 6 | Competent User | Generally effective command despite some inaccuracies. |
| 5 | Modest User | Partial command of the language, coping with overall meaning. |
| 4 | Limited User | Basic competence with frequent problems in understanding. |
| 3 | Extremely Limited User | Conveys and understands only general meaning with great difficulty. |
| 2 | Intermittent User | Severe difficulty in speaking and writing. |
| 1 | Non-User | No ability except for a few isolated words. |
| IELTS Band | CEFR Level |
|---|---|
| 9.0 - 8.5 | C2 (Proficient) |
| 8.0 - 7.0 | C1 (Advanced) |
| 6.5 - 5.5 | B2 (Upper-Intermediate) |
| 5.0 - 4.0 | B1 (Intermediate) |
| 3.5 - 2.0 | A2 (Elementary) |
The IELTS overall band score is the average of the four section scores (Listening, Reading, Writing, and Speaking), rounded to the nearest 0.5.
Most universities require a minimum of 6.5 or 7.0 band scores for admission.
IELTS scores are valid for two years from the test date.
The required IELTS score for immigration varies by country. For example, Canada often requires a minimum of 6.0 in each section, while Australia and the UK may have different requirements.
Yes, IELTS allows test-takers to retake a single module (Listening, Reading, Writing, or Speaking) through the One Skill Retake option, available in some countries.
The Writing test is scored based on four criteria: Task Achievement, Coherence and Cohesion, Lexical Resource, and Grammatical Range & Accuracy.
For the paper-based test, results are available within 13 days. For the computer-based test, results are available within 3 to 5 days.
IELTS Academic is for students applying to universities, while IELTS General Training is for work and immigration purposes.
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