IELTS Band Descriptors 2024
Here is a list of IELTS Band Descriptors are as follow:
|
Band score |
Skill Level |
Description |
|---|---|---|
|
9 |
Expert user |
The test taker has complete command of the language. Their use of the English language is fluent and shows a complete understanding of the language |
|
8 |
Very good user |
The test taker has complete command of the language with few inaccuracies. They handle complex situations well. They may misunderstand certain unfamiliar situations |
|
7 |
Good user |
The test taker has a good command of the English language with inaccuracies occasionally and inappropriate usage in certain situations. They understand detailed reasoning well and handle complex language well |
|
6 |
Competent user |
The test taker has an effective command of the language with some inappropriate usage and some inaccuracies. They can understand complex language well in familiar situations |
|
5 |
Moderate user |
The test taker has partial command of the English language and can deal with overall meaning. They make many mistakes. They can handle basic communication in their field |
|
4 |
Limited user |
The test taker’s basic competence is limited to familiar situations. He/ She is unable to use complex language and has frequent problems in understanding and expression |
|
3 |
Extremely limited user |
The test taker is able to convey and understand only general meaning in very familiar situations. There is a frequent breakdown of communication |
|
2 |
Intermittent user |
The test taker faces great difficulty in understanding spoken and written English. The test taker may be aware of a few isolated words or phrases that are useful in familiar situations |
|
1 |
Non-user |
No ability to use the English language. The test taker may know a few isolated words |
IELTS Band Score Calculator: Overall Score & Section-Wise
All IELTS scores range between 0 to 9. You can also score in .5 scores. A band score is given for each of the skills- listening, reading, writing, and speaking and also gives an overall band score. The overall band score is an average score for all the skills.
Learn how to compute the score, what the IELTS band score calculator is, and how to do well on the test by reading this article!
IELTS Band Score Calculator 2024