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Test Results

Understanding IELTS Band Scores
The IELTS test uses a 9-band scale to identify your proficiency level, from non-user (band score 1) to expert (band score 9). You can score whole bands (e.g., 6.0, 7.0) or half bands (e.g., 6.5, 7.5). Below is a chart for you to understand the scores at a high level.
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How Your Overall Score is Calculated
Users often get confused by the math. This section clarifies the "average and round" rule. Your Overall Band Score is the average of your four section scores (Listening, Reading, Writing, Speaking). This average is rounded to the nearest whole or half band.
 
The Rounding Rules:
  • If the average ends in .25: It rounds up to the next half band.
    • Example: Average of 6.25 --> 6.5
  • If the average ends in .75: It rounds up to the next whole band.
    • Example: Average of 6.75 --> 7.0
  • If the average ends in .125: It rounds down to the nearest whole band.
    • Example: Average of 6.125 --> 6.0
What is the Test Format?
The IELTS test tests the four main skills of English to provide a complete picture of your English proficiency.
  • Listening: Tests your ability to understand spoken English in various social and academic contexts.
  • Reading: Assesses your ability to read and understand different types of texts, ranging from descriptive and factual to discursive and analytical.
  • Writing: Evaluates your ability to organize ideas, write responses, and use vocabulary and grammar accurately.
  • Speaking: A unique component involving a face-to-face interview with an examiner to assess your spoken fluency and communicative ability.
Listening & Reading Score
Since these are objective tests, users want to know how many correct answers they need. Listening and Reading are scored based on the number of correct answers (out of 40). There is no penalty for wrong answers. 
 
Approximate Raw Score Conversion: (Note: These can vary slightly by test version)
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Writing & Speaking Assessment Criteria
Both the writing and speaking tests are graded by examiners based on four distinct pillars. The Writing and Speaking sections are graded by certified examiners using four detailed assessment criteria. Each criterion counts for 25% of your score.
Writing Criteria​
  • Task Achievement (Task 1) / Task Response (Task 2): Did you answer the prompt fully? Did you write at least 150/250 words?
  • Coherence & Cohesion: Is your writing organized logically? Do you use linking words (e.g., "however," "furthermore") correctly?
  • Lexical Resource: Do you use a wide range of vocabulary? Is your spelling accurate?
  • Grammatical Range & Accuracy: Do you use a mix of simple and complex sentence structures? Are your sentences error-free?
 
Speaking Criteria​
  • Fluency & Coherence: Can you speak at length without long pauses? Is your speech natural and connected?
  • Lexical Resource: Do you use idiomatic language and paraphrasing effectively?
  • Grammatical Range & Accuracy: Do you use complex grammar structures correctly?
  • Pronunciation: Is your speech easy to understand? Do you use intonation to convey meaning?
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