How is ielts scored?

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HOW IS IELTS SCORED?

IELTS results are reported on a nine band scale. In addition to the score for overall language ability, IELTS provides a score in the form of a profile for each of our four skills (Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking). These scores are also reported on a nine band scale. All scores are recorded on the Test Report Form along with details of the candidate’s nationality, first language and date of birth. Each Overall Band Score corresponds to a descriptive statement which gives a summary of the English Language ability of a candidate classified at that level. The nine bands and their descriptive statements are as follows:

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

8 Very Good User – Has fully operational command of the language with only occasional unsystematic inaccuracies and inappropriacies. Misunderstandings may ocur in unfamiliar situations. Handles complex detailed argumentation well.

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.

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.

5 Modest User – Has partial command of the language, coping with overall meaning in most situations, is likely to make any mistakes. Should be handle basic communication in own field.

4 Limited User – Basic competence is limited to familiar situations. Has frequent problems in understanding and expression. Is not able to use complex language.

3 Extremely limited User – Conveys and understands only general meaning in very familiar situations. Frequent breakdowns in communication occurs.

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.

1 Non User – Essentially has no ability to use the language beyond possibly a few isolated words.

0 Did not attempt the test – No assessable information provided.


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