IELTS SCORING SYSTEM
IELTS scores range from 0 to 9, with each score representing a specific English proficiency level.
Scores are given for each section and then averaged for an overall band score.
Band 9
Expert User
Band 8
Very Good User
Band 7
Good User
Band 6
Competent User
Band 5
Modest User
Band 4
Limited User
Band 3
Extremely Limited User
Band 2
Intermittent User
Band 1
Non-User
Band 0
Did not attempt the test
Scoring for IELTS General Reading
| Band Score | Correct Answers |
|---|---|
| 9.0 | 39-40 |
| 8.5 | 37-38 |
| 8.0 | 35-36 |
| 7.5 | 33-34 |
| 7.0 | 30-32 |
| 6.5 | 27-29 |
| 6.0 | 23-26 |
| 5.5 | 18-22 |
| 5.0 | 15-18 |
| 4.5 | 13-14 |
| 4.0 | 10-12 |
| 3.5 | 8-9 |
| 3.0 | 6-7 |
| 2.5 | 4-5 |
Scoring IELTS Academic Reading
| Band Score | Correct Answers |
|---|---|
| 9.0 | 39-40 |
| 8.5 | 37-38 |
| 8.0 | 35-36 |
| 7.5 | 33-34 |
| 7.0 | 30-32 |
| 6.5 | 27-29 |
| 6.0 | 23-26 |
| 5.5 | 19-22 |
| 5.0 | 15-18 |
| 4.5 | 13-14 |
| 4.0 | 10-12 |
| 3.5 | 9-8 |
| 3.0 | 7-6 |
| 2.5 | 5-4 |
Scoring for IELTS Listening
| Band Score | Correct Answers |
|---|---|
| 9.0 | 39-40 |
| 8.5 | 37-38 |
| 8.0 | 35-36 |
| 7.5 | 33-34 |
| 7.0 | 30-32 |
| 6.5 | 27-29 |
| 6.0 | 23-26 |
| 5.5 | 19-22 |
| 5.0 | 15-18 |
| 4.5 | 13-14 |
| 4.0 | 10-12 |