IELTS provides a profile of a candidate’s ability to use English. Candidates receive scores on a Band Score from 1 (Non User) to 9 (Expert User). Candidates receive a score for each test component – Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking. The individual scores are then averaged and rounded to produce an Overall Band Score. See IELTS band scores for an explanation of each band. Also see Setting IELTS requirements.
IELTS Scores Explained DVD For an in-depth explanation of IELTS scores, institutions can order the IELTS Scores Explained DVD. It contains:
The DVD will be helpful for organisations that use IELTS, as well as course designers, teachers and anyone who needs to understand how IELTS scores relate to language ability. Order the IELTS Scores Explained DVD.
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organisations accepting IELTS results.
Guide for organisations
IELTS Scores Explained
Analysis of 2011 results
Quality and Fairness Guide
