The Test Report Form provides your overall band score and band scores for each of the four sections: Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking. Show
Overall band scoreThe overall band score is the average of the four sections scores, rounded to the nearest whole or half band. The sections scores are weighted equally. Some examples:
If the average of the four sections ends in .25, the overall band score is rounded up to the next half band, and if it ends in .75, the overall band score is rounded up to the next whole band. Section band scoresListening The IELTS Listening test contains 40 questions. Each correct answer is awarded one mark. Scores out of 40 are converted to the IELTS nine-band scale. Scores are reported in whole and half bands. Reading The IELTS Reading test contains 40 questions. Each correct answer is awarded one mark. Scores out of 40 are converted to the IELTS nine-band scale. Scores are reported in whole and half bands. The Academic and General Training Reading tests are graded on the same scale. The distinction between the two tests is one of genre or text type. However, Academic Reading tests may contain texts which feature more difficult vocabulary or greater complexity of style. It is usual that a greater number of questions must be answered correctly on a General Training Reading test to secure a given band score.The tables below indicate the average number of marks required to achieve a particular band score in Listening, Academic Reading and General Training Reading.
Writing Examiners use assessment criteria to award a band score for each of the four criteria:
Speaking Examiners use assessment criteria to award a band score for each of the four criteria:
Support materials for organisations Our IELTS guides provide an overview of test development, assessment and score processing for educational institutions, professional bodies and employers. Downloads
IELTS scores guide Invite colleagues who process IELTS scores at your organization to review the IELTS Scores Guide. IELTS scores guide
Setting your IELTS score Guidance to help you set appropriate IELTS score requirements for your organisation. Setting IELTS entry scoresIELTS Listening is divided into four sections, with 10 questions in each section. The test takes around 30 minutes to complete, with each section getting increasingly more difficult. You will have 10 minutes at the end of the listening test to transfer your answers to the answer sheet. How to Get a Band 8 in IELTS ListeningIn this video, I’ll teach you how to understand the IELTS Listening exam format and question types so you can walk into your test with confidence and get the score you need. Top 5 IELTS Listening Tips
IELTS Listening Question TypesClick on any of the links below for a full step-by-step guide to answering each IELTS Listening question type:
This lesson will help you prepare for the test by familiarising you with summary completion questions, giving you some tips and a chance to practice. This is a good article to start with and will allow you to understand exactly what the test is and how you can use this site to improve your listening skills.
In the first section of the test, there is often a form filling question. Normally the answers will be one or two words long and will be factual information, such as phone numbers, dates and times.
This post will show you how to effectively answer multiple-choice questions in the test. It will show you the three different types of multiple-choice questions, look at common problems and give you tips and a strategy to help you on test day. This post will help you answer labelling map or plan IELTS questions more effectively by looking at common problems, useful language and giving you a strategy to use on test day. Essential Exam InformationIn order to score a Band 7+ in IELTS listening, you need to have a solid understanding of what is expected from you. The information below will help you understand exactly what is required from you:
IELTS Listening Test Day Advice
Improving your Listening Skills
Many of our pupils need to get at least one Band 8 for visa application or scholarship purposes. This article will detail the exact steps you must take if you need to get a Band 8 in listening.
Podcasts offer you an insight into what you can expect if you actually lived in an English speaking country. There are also so many of them, that you can pick the ones that suit your interests.
Students often ask me ‘How do I improve my reading and listening skills?’ The short answer is ‘Read and listen more.’ However, this is not a very good answer because you need to know HOW to practice and WHERE to get good sources of reading and listening material.
This post will teach you about connected speech, the inadequacies of IELTS textbooks in preparing students for the listening test and suggest some alternatives for preparing from home. IELTS Listening PracticeIt’s vital that you practice your listening skills at home regularly and strategically. These lessons will teach you how to practice wisely and improve your listening skills at home. Here are some links to official IELTS practice tests:
Remember: DO NOT use practice tests from unofficial sites. These tests are created by people who do not know what they are doing. They are either too easy or too difficult. The tests will give you a false impression of your current level and will sabotage your progress. Review Your IELTS Listening Practice Tests in 6 Easy Steps
Calculating Your Band Score from Your MarksYou can calculate your Band score by counting up your marks out of 40 and comparing them with the scores below: 18-22- Band 5.5 23-25- Band 6.0 26-29- Band 6.5 30-31- Band 7.0 32-34- Band 7.5 35-36- Band 8.0 37-38- Band 8.5 39-40- Band 9.0 See the interactive tool below for the most commonly asked questions we receive about IELTS Listening: You will find all the free materials, video lessons and practice tools that you'll need on our Listening Page. It has lots of helpful articles that will help you succeed. Click the link below: Listening For a step-by-step guide to answering any IELTS Listening question type, you should join my free Fundamentals Course. You can learn more here: IELTS Fundamentals Course: Free Course Yes, this is fine, as long as you are consistent with your answers. |