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IELTS band scores and marking
IELTS band scores and marking
An important part of your IELTS preparation is understanding how you will be marked and scored.
The IELTS 9 band scale
Band score 9 - Expert user
The test taker has fully operational command of the language. Their use of English is appropriate, accurate and fluent, and shows complete understanding.
Band score 8 - Very good user
The test taker has fully operational command of the language with only occasional unsystematic inaccuracies and inappropriate usage. They may misunderstand some things in unfamiliar situations. They handle complex and detailed argumentation well.
Band score 7 - Good user
The test taker has operational command of the language, though with occasional inaccuracies, inappropriate usage and misunderstandings in some situations. They generally handle complex language well and understand detailed reasoning.
Band score 6 - Competent user
The test taker has an effective command of the language despite some inaccuracies, inappropriate usage and misunderstandings. They can use and understand fairly complex language, particularly in familiar situations.
Band score 5 - Modest user
The test taker has a partial command of the language and copes with overall meaning in most situations, although they are likely to make many mistakes. They should be able to handle basic communication in their own field.
Band score 4 - Limited user
The test taker’s basic competence is limited to familiar situations. They frequently show problems in understanding and expression. They are not able to use complex language.
Band score 3 - Extremely limited user
The test taker conveys and understands only general meaning in very familiar situations. There are frequent breakdowns in communication.
Band score 2 - Intermittent user
The test taker has great difficulty understanding spoken and written English.
Band score 1 - Non-user
The test taker has no ability to use the language except a few isolated words.
Band score 0 - Did not attempt the test
The test taker did not answer the questions.
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