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