Band Description

Understand your IELTS Score

IELTS Results are calculated on a Band scale of 9. The scores are represented on a scale from 1 (lowest) to 9 (highest).

Here is a table representing the description of each IELTS band score from 0-9.

Band Score	Skill Level	Band Description
9	Expert User	Full operational command over English Language Complete understanding of the language Using English appropriately, accurately & fluently
8	Very Good User	Full operational command over English Language with seldom inaccuracy & inappropriate usage Misunderstand some things due to unknown situations Can handle complex argumentation
7	Good User	Operational command over English language with some inaccuracies, improper use & misunderstanding in some situations Ability to handle complex language Understand detailed reasoning
6	Competent User	Effective command over English Language with rare inaccuracies, wrong usage & some misunderstandings Fair understanding & usage of English in likely situations
5	Modest User	Practical command over English Language Understand overall meaning though you tend to make many mistakes Can handle basic communication in familiar situations
4	Limited User	Basic competency is limited to well-known situations Frequent problems in understanding & expressing the meaning Incapability to use complex language
3	Extremely Limited User	Convey & understand general meaning in likely situations Frequent failures in communication
2	Intermittent User	Great difficulty to understand as well as speak and write English Language
1	Non-user	Inability to use English Language except a few isolated words
0	Did not attempt the Test	Did not answer any questions

Calculating Overall IELTS Band Score

Scores for each module of the IELTS Test – Listening, Speaking, Reading & Writing – are weighed equally. The overall band score is calculated by taking an average of the total scores of all the four modules.

Find out how the IELTS band scores are calculated for each module.

When will the IELTS Test Result be available?

IELTS Results are available online 13 days after taking the test. The Test Report Form is then posted to your mailing address.Click here to preview the Test Report Form.

How long is the IELTS Exam Score valid for?

The IELTS Score is valid for two years; with no limit on how many times you can use it whether for study, work or migration.