We will look after the Method to Calculate the IELTS Score.
Method to Calculate IELTS Score
IELTS means International English Language Testing System. Students normally take the IELTS test to study abroad. Countries such as Australia, New Zealand, UK, Canada, Spain, Norway, Finland, etc. accept the IELTS.
Normally students get 1 to 9 scores on listening, Speaking, Writing, and Reading. The overall score is average for all the categories mentioned above.
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Few Example
Following are a few Examples:
Example 1:
| Average of the four components | Marks |
|---|---|
| listening | 6.5 |
| Reading | 6.5 |
| Writing | 5 |
| Speaking | 7 |
| The average of the four components | 6.25 |
| Overall Score | 6.5 |
Example 2
| Conponent of IELTS | Marks |
|---|---|
| Listening | 4.0 |
| Reading | 3.5 |
| Writing | 4.0 |
| Speaking | 4.0 |
| Component of IELTS | 3.875 |
| Overall Score | 4.0 |
Example 3
| The average of the four components | Marks |
|---|---|
| Listening | 6.5 |
| Reading | 6.5 |
| Writing | 5.5 |
| Speaking | 6.0 |
| Average of the four components | 6.125 |
| Overall Score | 6.00 |
Few more example
An average 6.10 means the overall score is 6.00
An average of 7.85 means the overall score is 8.00
Average of 5.36 means the overall score is 5.50
Marking
The following are the methods of Marking:
Listening Test
Following are the methods of Marking for the listening test.
| Correct Answer | Band Score |
|---|---|
| 39-40 | 9 |
| 37-38 | 8.5 |
| 35-36 | 8 |
| 33-34 | 7.5 |
| 30-32 | 7 |
| 27-29 | 6.5 |
| 23-26 | 6 |
| 19-22 | 5.5 |
| 15-18 | 5 |
| 13-14 | 4.5 |
| 10-12 | 4 |
| 8-9 | 3.5 |
| 6-7 | 3 |
| 4-5 | 2.5 |
Reading Test
Following are the methods of Marking for reading tests:
| Correct Answer | Band Score |
|---|---|
| 39-40 | 9 |
| 37-38 | 8.5 |
| 35-36 | 8 |
| 33-34 | 7.5 |
| 30-32 | 7 |
| 27-29 | 6.5 |
| 23-26 | 6 |
| 19-22 | 5.5 |
| 15-18 | 5 |
| 13-14 | 4.5 |
| 10-12 | 4 |
| 8-9 | 3.5 |
| 6-7 = 3 | 3 |
| 4-5 = 2.5 | 2.5 |
| 3 | 2 |
Hence, these are the methods to calculate IELTS Band Scores.
Other Important Links
| IELTS Requirement For Canada Student Visa | IELTS Scores and Academic Requirements for Denmark |
| Comparison of PTE and IELTS Scores | Comparison of IELTS and TOEFL Scores |
Frequently Asked Questions
How to calculate the IELTS score formula?
= Suppose you score listening = 6, reading = 7, speaking =6, writing = 8 than your band scoure will be = (6+7+6+8)/4 = 6.75. It means your band score will be 7
How much is 33 out of 40 in IELTS?
= 33 out of 40 in IELTS means 7.5 in reading and listening.
Which country accepts 5.5 bands?
= Canada, Australia, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, Ireland, Germany, Denmark, Sweden, Norway, and the United States.
Note: Normally, Canada accepts an overall 6 bands. but 5.5 is accepted in a single band.
Can I go to Canada with 4.5 bands?
= No, Canada does not accept the 4.5 bands. At least you must score 5.5 bands in a single band and overall 6 bands.
Can I retake the IELTS reading only?
= Yes, you can retake any of four (listening, reading, speaking, and writing) to upgrade your score.
What is the expiry limit of IELTS?
= The IELTS score will be valid for 2 years.