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What Is Ielts

The International English Language Testing System (IELTS) is a standardized test that evaluates English language proficiency for candidates who want to study or work in English-speaking countries. IELTS covers the four language skills of listening, reading, writing, and speaking. Scores range from 1 to 9, with 9 being expert user and 1 being non-user. The test is recommended for candidates aged 16 years and older.

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What Is Ielts

The International English Language Testing System (IELTS) is a standardized test that evaluates English language proficiency for candidates who want to study or work in English-speaking countries. IELTS covers the four language skills of listening, reading, writing, and speaking. Scores range from 1 to 9, with 9 being expert user and 1 being non-user. The test is recommended for candidates aged 16 years and older.

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What is IELTS?

The International English Language Testing System or IELTS is a standardized international test designed to evaluate the language proficiency of candidates who intend to study or work in English-speaking countries. IELTS covers the four language skills recognized by professional bodies, immigration authorities and other government agencies as well as employers and universities in different countries around the world including Australia, Canada, New Zealand, the UK and the USA. IELTS is not recommended for candidates under 16 years of age.

The Band Scores


9 - Expert user Has fully operational command of the language: appropriate, accurate and fluent with complete understanding. Has fully operational command of the language with only occasional unsystematic mistakes and inaccuracies. Misunderstandings may occur in unfamiliar situations. Handles complex detailed argumentation well. Has operational command of the language, though with occasional inaccuracies and misunderstandings in some situations. Generally handles complex language well and understands detailed reasoning. Has generally effective command of the language despite some inaccuracies and misunderstandings. Can use and understand fairly complex language, particularly in familiar situations. Has partial command of the language. Coping with overall meaning in most situations, though likely to make many mistakes. Should be able to handle basic communication in own field.

8 - Very good user

7 - Good user

6 - Competent user `

5 - Modest user

4 - Limited user

Basic competence is limited to familiar situations. Has a frequent problem in understanding and expression. Is not able to use complex language.

3 - Extremely limited user

Conveys and understands only general meaning in very familiar situations. Frequent breakdowns in communication occur. No real communication is possible except for the most basic information using isolated words or short formulae in familiar situations and to meet immediate needs. Has great difficulty understanding spoken and written English. Essentially has no ability to use the language beyond possibly a few isolated words. No assessable information provided.

2 - Intermittent user

1 - Non user

0 - Did not attempt the test

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