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IELTS Band Scores

IELTS band scores are used for each language sub-skill (Listening, Reading, Writing, and Speaking). The Band Scale ranges from 1 ("Non User") to 9 ("Expert User").

Band Scale

IELTS is scored on a nine band scale. Each Band corresponds to different English competence. The Band Scores are in either whole or half Bands. The nine bands are described as such:

IELTS 9 - Expert User

Has fully operational command of the language: appropriate, accurate and fluent with complete understanding.

IELTS 8 - Very Good User

Has fully operational command of the language with only occasional unsystematic inaccuracies and inappropriacies. Handles complex detailed argumentation well.

IELTS 7 - Good User

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.

IELTS 6 - Competent User

Has generally effective command of the language despite some inaccuracies, inappropriacies and misunderstandings. Can use and understand fairly complex language, particularly in familiar situations.

IELTS 5 - Modest User

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.

IELTS 4 - Limited User

Basic competence is limited to familiar situations. Has frequent problems in use of complex language.

IELTS 3 - Extremely Limited User

Conveys and understands only general meaning in very familiar situations. Frequent breakdowns in communication occur.

IELTS 2 - Intermittent User

No real communication is possible except for the most basic information using isolated words or short formulae in familiar situations and to meet immediate needs. Has great difficulty understanding spoken and written English.

IELTS 1 - Non User

Essentially has no ability to use the language beyond possibly a few isolated words.

IELTS 0 - No Original English Used

No assessable information provided. Candidate may have failed to sit for the test.


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