{"id":20753,"date":"2019-09-02T09:07:30","date_gmt":"2019-09-02T14:07:30","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.kaptest.com\/blog\/prep\/?p=20753"},"modified":"2020-09-11T20:40:59","modified_gmt":"2020-09-11T20:40:59","slug":"how-is-the-ielts-scored","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wpapp.kaptest.com\/study\/ielts\/how-is-the-ielts-scored\/","title":{"rendered":"How is the IELTS Scored?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Each of the four modules of the IELTS<\/a> is scored on a scale of 1.0 to 9.0, in half-point increments. These scores are then averaged together for the overall score. This overall score can either be a whole or half band. Each band corresponds to a global descriptor, summarizing each of the nine levels of English competence. Usually band scores required for entry onto a UK university<\/a> course are in the region of 5.5 to 7.5.
\nThe table below will give you an idea of the level of English required for each band. However, the descriptions are only an overview of the overall band scoring system. The band scoring system and requirements for each score may slightly vary for each section of the test.
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BAND SCORE<\/th>DESCRIPTION<\/th><\/tr>
Band 9: Expert User<\/td>Has complete control of the language: correct and effortless usage with complete understanding.<\/td><\/tr>
Band 8: Very Good User<\/td>Has complete control of the language with few errors. Confusion may take place in new or atypical circumstances. Is able to formulate advanced, in-depth arguments.<\/td><\/tr>
Band 7: Good User<\/td>Has advanced control of the language, though with a few errors of confusion in some circumstances. Uses sophisticated words and complex syntax and comprehends dense arguments.<\/td><\/tr>
Band 6: Competent User<\/td>Has capable control of the language despite some errors and confusion. Can employ and comprehend moderately advanced language but mainly in routine and typical circumstances.<\/td><\/tr>
Band 5: Modest User<\/td>Has limited control of the language. Is able to use plain statements in routine and typical circumstances. Commits numerous errors and occasionally has difficulty with the general meaning of conversations.<\/td><\/tr>
Band 4: Limited User<\/td>Has low-level proficiency restricted to routine and typical circumstances. Uses only the most simplistic of words and syntax and occasionally has trouble following a relatively simple, common conversation.<\/td><\/tr>
Band 3: Extremely Limited User<\/td>Cannot follow a relatively simple, common conversation, even with the most simplistic use of words and syntax.<\/td><\/tr>
Band 2: Intermittent User<\/td>Can handle only plain words to express basic needs. Even the most simple phrases or syntax usage are not well understood. Struggles significantly with spoken or written English.<\/td><\/tr>
Band 1: Non User<\/td>Knows a small number of random words. Has basically no understanding of English at all.<\/td><\/tr>
No Score<\/td>Candidates who do not attempt to answer any tasks score 0.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/div>