IELTS
The letters stand for the International English Language Testing System. It is a test designed to measure your ability in the four skills of writing, speaking, reading and listening.
IELTS is accepted for many visa categories, as well as for permanent residency in Australia. It is also a requirement for some Australian professional organisations and accrediting bodies.
If you are applying for a work visa, professional recognition or for permanent residency in Canada, it is likely that you will be required to present evidence of English language proficiency. IELTS General Training is the only internationally available English proficiency test accepted by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) for immigration to Canada.
The New Zealand government asks for IELTS as evidence of English language proficiency for many visas, including those within the Skilled Migrant, Investor and Entrepreneur, Residence from Work and Parent categories.
Evidence of English language ability is a requirement for those applying to settle permanently in the UK (also known as applying for 'leave to remain' or 'long residence').
There are two types of the IELTS test: IELTS Academic and IELTS General Training. Listening and Speaking are the same for both tests, but the subject matter of the Reading and Writing components differs depending on which test you take.
The Listening, Reading and Writing components of all IELTS tests are completed on the same day, with no breaks in between them.
The Speaking component, however, can be completed up to a week before or after the other tests. Your test centre will advise.
The total test time is 2 hours and 45 minutes.
The IELTS Academic test is suitable for entry to study at undergraduate or postgraduate levels, and also for professional registration purposes. It assesses whether you are ready to begin studying or training in an environment where the English language is used and reflects some of the features of language used in an academic study.
There are four sections in the IELTS test:
Writing
If you are intending to study abroad, you will take the academic writing module. This test takes 60 minutes and there are two parts. You will have to write an essay and analyse a graph or diagram.
Reading
The reading test takes 60 minutes and is divided into three sections. Each section will have an academic reading of about 600 words and you will have to answers 40 questions in total.
Speaking
In this part of the test, you will have an 11-14 minute interview with an examiner. The examiner will ask you questions and evaluate your responses. The questions are easier in the beginning but get harder at the end.
Listening
The listening test takes 40 minutes and is divided into four sections, each one slightly harder than the first. There are 40 questions. You'll have to listen to each section and answer the questions as you listen.
This IELTS test is suitable for those applying to train or study at below degree level, as well as those wishing to migrate to Australia, Canada, New Zealand and the UK. The test focuses on basic survival skills in broad social and workplace contexts
In most countries where English is the main language of communication, evidence of acceptable English language skills is a prerequisite for applicants and international graduates seeking professional registration. Required proficiency levels vary between organisations, professions, by country and by jurisdiction. It is up to individual professional registration bodies to determine the IELTS band score and version of the test (Academic or General Training) they require.
IELTS General Training measures English language proficiency in a practical, everyday context. and the tasks and texts reflect both work and social situations. It is usually required for vocational training, for example, in the construction, hospitality and leisure, and tourism industries.
Registration bodies representing the healthcare professions, such as nursing, medicine and pharmacy, where English language competence is of critical importance
Other professional bodies in various countries from sectors such as accounting, engineering, law and veterinary practice
A wide range of employers from sectors such as finance, government, construction, energy, aviation and tourism
The general training module is intended to test English ability in a more practical, everyday context. The test format is the same as above for the listening and speaking. However, the writing and reading modules are different.
People often take the general training module if they are intending to work or live abroad.
Writing
If you are taking the test to work abroad, then you will take the 'general training' module. You will also have to write an essay, but you will have to write a letter instead of analyzing a graph.
Reading
The reading test is different from the one for the academic module. The test is still 60 minutes and there are 40 questions to answer. However, the readings are different as they are based on real-life situations rather than being academic.
Speaking
In this part of the test, you will have an 11-14 minute interview with an examiner. The examiner will ask you questions and evaluate your responses. The questions are easier in the beginning but get harder at the end.
Listening
The listening test takes 40 minutes and is divided into four sections, each one slightly harder than the first. There are 40 questions. You'll have to listen to each section and answer the questions as you listen.
IELTS listening description
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Paper format |
There are four sections with ten questions each. The questions are designed so that the answers appear in the order they are heard in the audio. The first two sections deal with situations set in everyday social contexts. In Section 1, there is a conversation between two speakers (for example, a conversation about travel arrangements), and in Section 2, there is a monologue in (for example, a speech about local facilities). The final two sections deal with situations set in educational and training contexts. In Section 3, there is a conversation between two main speakers (for example, two university students in discussion, perhaps guided by a tutor), and in Section 4, there is a monologue on an academic subject. The recordings are heard only once. They include a range of accents, including British, Australian, New Zealand, American and Canadian. |
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Timing |
Approximately 30 minutes (plus 10 minutes transfer time). |
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No. of questions |
40 |
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Task types |
A variety of question types are used, chosen from the following: multiple choice, matching, plan/map/diagram labeling, form/note/table/flow-chart/summary completion, sentence completion. |
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Answering |
Test takers write their answers on the question paper as they listen and at the end of the test are given 10 minutes to transfer their answers to an answer sheet. Care should be taken when writing answers on the answer sheet as poor spelling and grammar are penalized. |
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Marks |
Each question is worth 1 mark. |
IELTS Listening – how it's marked
The Listening test is marked by certificated markers, who are regularly monitored to ensure their reliability. All answer sheets, after being marked, are further analyzed by Cambridge English Language Assessment.
Band score conversion
A Band Score conversion table is produced for each version of the Listening test which translates scores out of 40 into the IELTS 9-band scale. Scores are reported in whole bands and half bands.
One mark is awarded for each correct answer in the 40-item test. Care should be taken when writing answers on the answer sheet as poor spelling and grammar are penalized
IELTS Academic Reading description
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Paper format |
Three reading passages with a variety of questions using a number of task types. |
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Timing |
60 minutes |
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No. of questions |
40 |
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Task types |
A variety of question types are used, chosen from the following; multiple choice, identifying information, identifying the writer’s views/claims, matching information, matching headings, matching features, matching sentence endings, sentence completion, summary completion, note completion, table completion, flowchart completion, diagram label completion and short-answer questions. |
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Sources |
Texts are taken from books, journals, magazines and newspapers, and have been written for a non-specialist audience. All the topics are of general interest. They deal with issues which are interesting, recognisably appropriate and accessible to test takers entering undergraduate or postgraduate courses or seeking professional registration. The passages may be written in a variety of styles, for example, narrative, descriptive or discursive/argumentative. At least one text contains detailed logical argument. Texts may contain non-verbal materials such as diagrams, graphs or illustrations. If texts contain technical terms a simple glossary is provided. |
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Answering |
Test takers are required to transfer their answers to an answer sheet during the time allowed for the test. No extra time is allowed for transfer. Care should be taken when writing answers on the answer sheet as poor spelling and grammar are penalised. |
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Marks |
Each question is worth 1 mark. |
IELTS Academic Reading – how it's marked
The Academic Reading test is marked by certificated markers, who are regularly monitored to ensure reliability. All answer sheets, after being marked, are further analysed by Cambridge English Language Assessment.
Band score conversion
A Band Score conversion table is produced for each version of the Academic Reading test, which translates scores out of 40 into the IELTS 9-band scale. Scores are reported in whole bands and half bands.
IELTS General Training Reading description
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Paper format |
There are three sections. Section 1 may contain two or three short texts or several shorter texts. Section 2 comprises two texts. In Section 3, there is one long text. |
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Timing |
60 minutes |
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No. of questions |
40 |
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Task types |
A variety of question types are used, chosen from the following: multiple choice, identifying information, identifying writer’s views/claims, matching information, matching headings, matching features, matching sentence endings, sentence completion, summary completion, note completion, table completion, flowchart completion, diagram label completion, short-answer questions. |
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Sources |
The first section, ‘social survival’, contains texts relevant to basic linguistic survival in English with tasks mainly about retrieving and providing general factual information, for example, notices, advertisements and timetables. The second section, ‘Workplace survival’, focuses on the workplace context, for example, job descriptions, contracts and staff development and training materials. The third section, ‘general reading’, involves reading more extended prose with a more complex structure. Here, the emphasis is on descriptive and instructive rather than argumentative texts, in a general context relevant to the wide range of test takers involved, for example, newspapers, magazines and fictional and non-fictional book extracts. |
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Answering |
Test takers are required to transfer their answers to an answer sheet during the time allowed for the test. No extra time is allowed for transfer. Care should be taken when writing answers on the answer sheet as poor spelling and grammar are penalised. |
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Marks |
Each question is worth 1 mark. |
IELTS General Training Reading - How it's marked
The General Training Reading test is marked by certificated markers, who are regularly monitored to ensure reliability. After being marked, all answer sheets, are further analysed by Cambridge English Language Assessment.
Band score conversion
A band score conversion table is produced for each version of the General Training Reading test which translates scores out of 40 into the IELTS 9-band scale. Scores are reported in whole bands and half bands.
IELTS Academic Writing description
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Paper format |
There are two Writing tasks and BOTH must be completed. |
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Timing |
60 minutes |
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No. of questions |
2 |
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Task types |
In Task 1, test takers are asked to describe some visual information (graph/table/chart/diagram) in their own words. They need to write 150 words in about 20 minutes. In Task 2, they respond to a point of view or argument or problem. They need to write 250 words in about 40 minutes. |
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Answering |
Answers must be given on the answer sheet and must be written in full. Notes or bullet points are not acceptable as answers. Test takers may write on the question paper but this cannot be taken from the examination room and will not be seen by the examiner. |
IELTS Academic Writing - How it's marked
Marking and assessment
Each task is assessed independently. The assessment of Task 2 carries more weight in marking than Task 1.
Responses are assessed by certificated IELTS examiners. All IELTS examiners hold relevant teaching qualifications and are recruited as examiners by the test centres and approved by the British Council or IDP: IELTS Australia.
Scores are reported in whole and half bands. Detailed performance descriptors have been developed which describe written performance at the nine IELTS bands. These are available on the How IELTS is scored page. They apply to both IELTS Academic and IELTS General Training versions and are based on the following criteria.
Task 1 responses are assessed on:
Task 2 responses are assessed on:
Performance descriptors
Task 1
Task achievement
This assesses how appropriately, accurately and relevantly the response fulfils the requirements set out in the task, using the minimum of 150 words. Academic Writing Task 1 is a writing task which has a defined input and a largely predictable output. It is basically an information-transfer task that relates narrowly to the factual content of an input diagram and not too speculative explanations that lie outside the given data.
Coherence and cohesion
This concerns overall clarity and fluency: how the response organises and links information, ideas and language. Coherence refers to the linking of ideas through logical sequencing. Cohesion refers to the varied and appropriate use of cohesive devices (for example, logical connectors, pronouns and conjunctions) to assist in making the conceptual and referential relationships between and within sentences clear.
Lexical resource
This refers to the range of vocabulary used and its accuracy and appropriacy in terms of the specific task.
Grammatical range and accuracy
This refers to the range and accurate use of grammar as manifested in their sentence writing.
Task 2
Task response
In both IELTS Academic and IELTS General Training versions, Task 2 requires test takers to formulate and develop a position in relation to a given prompt in the form of a question or statement. Ideas should be supported by evidence, and examples may be drawn from the test takers’ own experience. Responses must be at least 250 words in length. Scripts under the required minimum word limit will be penalised.
Coherence and cohesion
This assesses the overall clarity and fluency of the message: how the response organises and links information, ideas and language. Coherence refers to the linking of ideas through logical sequencing. Cohesion refers to the varied and appropriate use of cohesive devices (for example, logical connectors, pronouns and conjunctions) to assist in making the conceptual and referential relationships between and within sentences clear.
Lexical resource
This criterion refers to the range of vocabulary used and its accuracy and appropriacy in terms of the specific task.
Grammatical range and accuracy
This assesses the range and accurate use of grammar, as manifested in their test takers’ writing at the sentence level.
IELTS General Training Writing description
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Paper format |
There are two Writing tasks to complete. |
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Timing |
60 minutes |
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No. of questions |
2 |
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Task types |
In Task 1, test takers are asked to respond to a situation, for example, by writing a letter requesting information or explaining a situation. |
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Answering |
Answers must be written in full in the answer booklet. Notes or bullet points in whole or in part are not acceptable as answers. Test takers may write on the question paper but this cannot be taken from the test room and will not be seen by the examiner. |
IELTS General Training Writing - How it's marked
Marking and assessment
Writing responses are assessed by certificated IELTS examiners. All IELTS examiners hold relevant teaching qualifications and are recruited as examiners by the test centres and approved by the British Council or IDP: IELTS Australia.
Each task is assessed independently. The assessment of Task 2 carries more weight in marking than Task 1.Scores are reported in whole and half bands. Detailed performance descriptors have been developed which describe written performance at the nine IELTS bands. They are available on the How IELTS is scored page. The descriptors apply to both the Academic and General Training versions and are based on the following criteria.
Task 1 responses are assessed on:
Task 2 responses are assessed on:
Performance descriptors
Task 1
Task achievement
This assesses how appropriately, accurately and relevantly the response fulfils the requirements set out in the task, using the minimum of 150 words. General Training Writing Task 1 is a writing task with a largely predictable output in that each task sets out the context and purpose of the letter and the functions the test taker should cover in order to achieve this purpose.
Coherence and cohesion
This assesses the overall clarity and fluency of the message: how the response organises and links information, ideas and language. Coherence refers to the linking of ideas through logical sequencing. Cohesion refers to the varied and appropriate use of cohesive devices (for example, logical connectors, pronouns and conjunctions) to assist in making the conceptual and referential relationships between and within sentences clear.
Lexical resource
This refers to the range of vocabulary the test takers have used and the accuracy and appropriacy of use in terms of the specific task.
Grammatical range and accuracy
This refers to the range and accurate use of grammar, as manifested in the test takers’ sentence writing.
Task 2
Task response
In both IELTS Academic and IELTS General Training versions, Task 2 requires test takers to formulate and develop a position in relation to a question or statement. Ideas should be supported by evidence, and examples may be drawn from the test takers’ own experience. Responses must be at least 250 words in length. Scripts under the required minimum word limit will be penalized.
The other three assessment criteria (Coherence and Cohesion, Lexical Resource, Grammatical Range and Accuracy) are the same for Task 1 and Task 2.
IELTS speaking description
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Paper format |
The Speaking test consists of an oral interview between the test takers' and an examiner. All Speaking tests are recorded. |
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Timing |
11–14 minutes |
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Task types |
There are three parts to the test and each part fulfils a specific function in terms of interaction pattern, task input and test takers output. |
IELTS Speaking - How it's marked
Marking and assessment
Speaking performances are assessed by certificated IELTS examiners. All IELTS examiners hold relevant teaching qualifications and are recruited as examiners by the test centres and approved by the British Council or IDP: IELTS Australia.
Scores are reported in whole and half bands. Detailed performance descriptors have been developed which describe spoken performance at the nine IELTS bands. These are available on the How IELTS is scored page.
Fluency and coherence
This refers to the ability to talk with normal levels of continuity, rate and effort and to link ideas and language together to form coherent, connected speech. The key indicators of fluency are speech rate and speech continuity. The key indicators of coherence are the logical sequencing of sentences, clear marking of stages in a discussion, narration or argument, and the use of cohesive devices (e.g. connectors, pronouns and conjunctions) within and between sentences.
Lexical resource
This criterion refers to the range of vocabulary used and the precision with which meanings and attitudes can be expressed. The key indicators are the variety of words used, the adequacy and appropriacy of the words used and the ability to circumlocute (get round a vocabulary gap by using other words) with or without noticeable hesitation.
Grammatical range and accuracy
This refers to the range and the accurate and appropriate use of the test takers' grammatical resource. The key indicators of the grammatical range are the length and complexity of the spoken sentences, the appropriate use of subordinate clauses, and the range of sentence structures, especially to move elements around for information focus. The key indicators of grammatical accuracy are the number of grammatical errors in a given amount of speech and the communicative effect of the error.
Pronunciation
This criterion refers to the ability to produce comprehensible speech to fulfil the Speaking test requirements. The key indicators will be the amount of strain caused to the listener, the amount of the speech which is unintelligible and the noticeability of L1 influence.
More than 3,000 American Institutions trust IELTS as proof of the English language proficiency abilities of non-native speakers who wish to study or work in the USA. It is accepted by many institutions and employers in Canada, UK, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa and North America.
You will be given a score from 1 to 9 for each part of the test – Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking. The average produces your overall band score. You can score whole (e.g., 5.0, 6.0, 7.0) or half (e.g., 5.5., 6.5, 7.5) bands in each part of the test.
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Band Score |
Skill Level |
Description |
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Band 9 |
Expert user |
Has fully operational command of the language: appropriate, accurate and fluent with complete understanding. |
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Band 8 |
Very good user |
Has fully operational command of the language with only occasional unsystematic inaccuracies and inappropriacies. Misunderstandings may occur in unfamiliar situations. Handles complex detailed argumentation well. |
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Band 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 the detailed reasoning. |
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Band 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. |
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Band 5 |
Modest user |
Has partial command of the language, coping with overall meaning in most situations, though is likely to make many mistakes. Should be able to handle basic communication in own field. |
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Band 4 |
Limited user |
Basic competence is limited to familiar situations. Has frequent problems in understanding and expression. Is not able to use complex language. |
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Band 3 |
Extremely limited user |
Conveys and understands only general meaning in very familiar situations. Frequent breakdowns in communication occur. |
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Band 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. |
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Band 1 |
Non-user |
Essentially has no ability to use the language beyond possibly a few isolated words. |
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Band 0 |
Did not attempt the test |
No assessable information provided. |
The Academic and General Training papers are graded to the same scale. Your overall band score is calculated by taking the mean score of the four test components (Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking). The score for each component is equally weighted. Your overall band score is rounded to the nearest whole or half band.
For example:
If you achieve 6.5 for Listening, 6.5 for Reading, 5.0 for Writing and 7.0 for Speaking, you will be awarded an Overall Band Score of 6.5.
Total score of 25 ÷ 4 = 6.25 which is a band score of 6.5.
If you achieve 4.0 for Listening, 3.5 for Reading, 4.0 for Writing and 4.0 for Speaking, you would be awarded an Overall Band Score of 4.0.
Total score of 15.5 ÷ 4 = 3.875 which is a band score of 4.0.
Listening and Reading scores
IELTS Listening and Reading components each contain 40 questions. Each correct item is awarded one mark, therefore the maximum raw score you can achieve for each component is 40. Band scores ranging from Band 1 to Band 9 are awarded to candidates on the basis of their raw scores.
The tables are indicative of the number of marks required to achieve a particular band score.
Note: In order to equate different test versions, the band score boundaries are set so that all candidates’ results relate to the same scale of achievement. This means, for example, that the Band 6 boundary may be set at a slightly different raw score across versions.
Writing and Speaking scores
When marking the Writing and Speaking components of the test, examiners use detailed assessment criteria which describe written and spoken performance at each of the 9 IELTS bands.
Writing: Examiners award a band score for each of four criterion areas: Task Achievement (for Task 1), Task Response (for Task 2), Coherence and Cohesion, Lexical Resource and Grammatical Range and Accuracy. The four criteria are equally weighted.
Speaking: Examiners award a band score for each of four criterion areas: Fluency and Coherence, Lexical Resource, Grammatical Range and Accuracy and Pronunciation. The four criteria are equally weighted.
IELTS Listening marking schemes
For the listening test, which contains 40 questions, the approximate band scores can be calculated using this table.
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Band Score |
9 |
8.5 |
8 |
7.5 |
7 |
6.5 |
6 |
5.5 |
5 |
4.5 |
4 |
3.5 |
3 |
2.5 |
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Score / 40 |
39-40 |
37-38 |
35-36 |
32-34 |
30-31 |
26-29 |
23-25 |
18-22 |
16-17 |
13-15 |
10-12 |
8-10 |
6-7 |
4-5 |
IELTS General Reading marking schemes
For the general reading test, which contains 40 questions, the approximate band scores can be calculated using this table.
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Band Score |
9 |
8.5 |
8 |
7.5 |
7 |
6.5 |
6 |
5.5 |
5 |
4.5 |
4 |
3.5 |
3 |
2.5 |
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Score / 40 |
40 |
39 |
37-38 |
36 |
34-35 |
32-33 |
30-31 |
27-29 |
23-26 |
19-22 |
15-18 |
12-14 |
9-11 |
6-8 |
IELTS Academic Reading marking schemes
For the academic reading test, which also contains 40 questions, but is more difficult, the approximate band scores can be calculated using this table.
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Band Score |
9 |
8.5 |
8 |
7.5 |
7 |
6.5 |
6 |
5.5 |
5 |
4.5 |
4 |
3.5 |
3 |
2.5 |
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Score / 40 |
39-40 |
37-38 |
35-36 |
33-34 |
30-32 |
27-29 |
23-26 |
19-22 |
15-18 |
13-14 |
10-12 |
8-9 |
6-7 |
4-5 |
This information provided further can be equally helpful to the students for both undergraduates or postgraduates.
Those applying for permanent residency should consult their immigration counsellor for the specific band requirements. The band needs may vary individually for different professions and various countries. It can be 6 each, 7 each and 8 also.
For an undergraduate student, the overall band requirement is 6, not less than 5.5 each
For the postgraduate student, the overall band requirement is 6.5, not less than 6.0 each
For more clarification on bands, we request you to get back to your admission counsellor
The IDP & British Council offers IELTS tests in over 40 cities across India.
IELTS Australia Pty Ltd is a wholly owned subsidiary of IDP Education Ltd, one of the world's leading international education organisations offering student placement in Australia, the USA, Canada, New Zealand and the UK. IDP Education has 45 years' experience in international higher education.
IELTS Australia Pty Ltd manages a network of more than 100 IELTS test centres in over 45 countries. In 1989, a partnership between the University of Cambridge Local Examinations Syndicate, the British Council and IDP were formed to develop and manage IELTS (International English Language Testing System). Since then the network of test centres managed by IELTS Australia Pty Ltd has grown to more than a 100 test centres across the world.
The quality and reliability of IELTS have been demonstrated through its recognition as the world's premier test for English proficiency. Please contact ielts.india@idp.com for further information.
The British Council has more than 75 years’ experience teaching and testing English. We have more than 500 test locations around the world. We have helped people in more than 90 countries to assess their English language proficiency which helps them to make the most of their opportunities in life. That’s a lot of experience, and it means that if you take an English language test with us, you can be confident that you’ll be well looked after.
IELTS is jointly owned by the British Council, IDP: IELTS Australia and Cambridge English Language Assessment
We recommend that candidates book their test place before the registration deadline.
IELTS test fees
The registration fee for IELTS is INR 12,100. You must cross check before paying if there is any recent change.
On completing your registration for the test, you will receive an email with full exam details including venue information approximately five days before the test.
The exam is organized pan India and in different states.
The prominent places are Ahmadabad, Ambala, Amritsar, Anand, Bangalore, Bhatinda, Bhopal, Calicut,Chandigarh,Chennai,Coimbatore,Dehradun,Gurugram,Hyderabad,Indore,Jaipur, Jalandhar,Jammu,KarnalKochi,Kolkata,Kottayam,Lucknow,Ludhiana,Madurai,Managalore,Mehsana,Moga,Mumbai,Nagpur,NaviMumbai,NewDelhi,Noida,Patiala,Pune,Rajkot, Rudrapur,Surat,Thimphu,TrichurTrivandrum,Vadodra,Vijaywada,Vishakhapatnam
Where should I take the test?
Another classic question! Should you go to IDP or British Council as they are the main test partners?
Actually, it makes no difference as it's the same test and same marking system at both.
With all the four modules and if you are new to IELTS it can be confusing knowing where to start with your studying.
It's best to get to know what is in the test first so take a sample listening test and a reading test then take a look at sample essay questions and sample speaking tests.
You'll find all of those things on our site.
Don't worry if you don't do well the first time you take the tests. At least you now know what is in them.
Obtaining the bands that you require for your student visa or migration purposes can some time be a daunting task. Once your counsellor has advised you about your bands, starts the process of acquiring them. For student visa, the norms to get 6 or 6.5 bands either for undergraduate, postgraduate or master courses are preset for a range of colleges and universities across different countries. In today’s scenario to acquire higher bands is the one best option for which an organized approach is required to reach the magical figure.
Your predetermined intelligence is the benchmark in order to perceive where you exactly stand with respect to your bands. Someone may be at 5 bands and others may be at 7 bands. So now starts the practice mode. Every day grilling performance of 2 to 4 hours, we understand why. 4 Modules of Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking and work out of 1 hour each for each component. The more the hard work the better the result will be. But remember the approach should be guided. Here we will work along with you. We will guide you keeping in mind your results every time you achieve. So your regular hard work and the right approach and guidance from Achievers 9 Bands will work wonders and the country of your choice will be your destination soon.