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IELTS Band Score

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q. While calculating the overall IELTS band score, which section is provided with the maximum weightage?

A. All four sections are given equal weightage in the IELTS exam. The overall band score is calculated by estimating the average score of all the band scores for the sections: Listening, Writing, Speaking, and Reading.

Q. What is the minimum IELTS score for Canada PR?

A. For obtaining permanent residency in Canada, applicants must meet a minimum language proficiency requirement of Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) 7, which is equivalent to a minimum of 6.0 band score for each IELTS section.

Q. How to calculate the IELTS Listening score?

A. The IELTS Listening section comprises 40 questions; each correct answer is awarded one mark. Therefore, the scores are obtained out of 40, then converted to the IELTS nine-band scale, which provides a standardized, average measurement representing the following level of language proficiency.

 

Band ScoreSkill Level

9

Expert user

8

Very good user

7

Good user

6

Competent user

5

Modest user

4

Limited user

3

Extremely limited user

2

Intermittent user

1

Non-user

0

Did not attempt the test

Q. How to calculate the IELTS Reading score?

A. The IELTS Listening section comprises 40 questions; each correct answer is awarded one mark. Therefore, the scores are obtained out of 40, which are then converted to the IELTS nine-band scale, which provides a standardized, average measurement representing the following level of language proficiency.

Q. Can I retake only one section of IELTS?

A. Yes, you can retake just one section out of four, as IELTS now offers the option of a One Skill Retake. It is currently available in Australia and is expected to launch in other regions throughout 2023.

Q. Which countries accept IELTS?

A. IELTS is accepted across 140 countries globally. Nations like Australia, Canada, the UK, the USA, Ireland and New Zealand accept IELTS scores.