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IELTS Band Scores and How IELTS Scores Are Calculated?

Title: IELTS Band Scores and How IELTS Scores Are Calculated?

What is IELTS?

ILETS stands for International English Language Testing System. It is an international standardized test of English language proficiency for non-native English language speakers which is jointly managed by the British Council, IDP: IELTS Australia and Cambridge Assessment English.

How the Band Score is Calculated

Each of the four components is scored on a band scale from 0 to 9. The overall band score is calculated by taking the average of these four scores and rounding to the nearest half or whole band. For example, if a test-taker receives the following scores:

Listening: 7.5

Reading: 6.5

Writing: 6.0

Speaking: 7.0

The overall band score would be the average of these scores: (7.5 + 6.5 + 6.0 + 7.0) / 4 = 6.75, which would be rounded up to 7.0.

Significance of Band Scores

IELTS band scores are used by educational institutions, employers, and immigration authorities to determine whether a candidate meets the English language proficiency requirements. Universities often set specific band score requirements for admission, which can vary by program. Employers may also have minimum band score requirements for certain positions, particularly in roles that require strong communication skills.

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