IELTS Band Scores 2022 Description

The IELTS band score chart to understand the IELTS band scores.

Band score - 9

Skill Level: 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 

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Band score - 8

Skill Level: Very good user

The test taker has complete command of the language with few inaccuracies. They handle complex situations well. They may misunderstand in certain unfamiliar situations 

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Band score - 7

Skill Level: 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 

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Band score - 6

Skill Level: Competent user

The test taker has an effective command of the language with some inappropriate usage and some inaccuracies. They can understand the complex language well in familiar situations 

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Band score - 5

Skill Level: Modest 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 

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Band score - 4

Skill Level: Limited user

The test taker is limited to familiar situations only. He/she cannot use complex language and frequently shows problems in understanding and expression 

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Band score - 3

Skill Level: Extremely limited user

The test taker understands the only general meaning in very familiar situations. There are repeated breakdowns in communication 

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Band score - 2

Skill Level: Intermittent user

The test taker has great difficulty in understanding spoken and written English

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Band score - 1

Skill Level: Non-user

The test taker cannot use the English language except a few isolated word

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Band score - 0

Skill Level: Did not attempt the test

The test taker did not answer the question

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