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IELTS Band Score Chart

Band ScoreSkill LevelDescription
9.0Expert UserFully operational command of the language
8.0-8.5Very Good UserFully operational with occasional inaccuracies
7.0-7.5Good UserOperational command with some inaccuracies
6.0-6.5Competent UserGenerally effective command despite inaccuracies
5.0-5.5Modest UserPartial command with frequent problems
4.0-4.5Limited UserBasic competence in familiar situations
3.0-3.5Extremely LimitedConveys general meaning in familiar situations

How IELTS Band Scores Are Calculated

  • Average: Your overall band score is the average of your four section scores
  • Rounding: Scores are rounded to the nearest 0.5 (e.g., 6.125 becomes 6.0, 6.25 becomes 6.5)
  • Equal Weight: All four sections (Listening, Reading, Writing, Speaking) carry equal weight
  • Minimum Scores: Some institutions require minimum scores in specific sections

University Requirements by Band Score

Band 7.0-9.0

Top Universities: Oxford, Cambridge, Harvard, MIT

Band 6.5-7.0

Good Universities: Most UK/Australian universities

Band 6.0-6.5

Standard Entry: Many international programs

Band 5.5-6.0

Foundation: Pre-sessional courses required

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