Understanding the IELTS mark system is essential for anyone preparing for the IELTS exam. The exam evaluates your English skills in Listening, Reading, Writing, and Speaking, and each part is marked separately. Your final IELTS mark is reported as a band score from 0 to 9, which reflects your overall English proficiency.
This guide explains how IELTS marks are given, how each module is graded, and what you need to achieve for study, visa, or migration purposes.
What Is the IELTS Mark?
The IELTS mark refers to your band score, which ranges from Band 0–9.
Higher bands represent stronger English proficiency.
IELTS Band Score Meaning
- Band 9: Expert
- Band 8: Very good
- Band 7: Good
- Band 6: Competent
- Band 5: Modest
- Band 4: Limited
Universities and visa offices usually require Band 6–7, depending on the purpose.
IELTS Listening Marking System
Listening has 40 questions. Your raw score converts into a band:
| Correct Answers | Band |
| 39–40 | 9.0 |
| 35–38 | 8.0 |
| 30–34 | 7.0 |
| 23–29 | 6.0 |
| 16–22 | 5.0 |
IELTS Reading Marking System
Reading also has 40 questions, but the conversion is different for Academic and General Training.
Academic Reading
| Correct Answers | Band |
| 37–40 | 9.0 |
| 30–36 | 7.0 |
| 23–29 | 6.0 |
General Training Reading
| Correct Answers | Band |
| 34–38 | 7.0 |
| 30–33 | 6.0 |
| 23–29 | 5.0 |
IELTS Writing Marking Criteria
IELTS Writing is graded using four key criteria:
- Task Achievement / Task Response
- Coherence and Cohesion
- Lexical Resource (Vocabulary)
- Grammatical Range and Accuracy
Each criterion receives a band score, and the average is your final Writing mark.
IELTS Speaking Marking Criteria
Speaking is assessed on:
- Fluency & Coherence
- Vocabulary
- Grammar range & accuracy
- Pronunciation
Your Speaking mark is the average of these four areas.
Overall IELTS Mark Calculation
The final IELTS mark is the average of the four module scores:
(Listening + Reading + Writing + Speaking) ÷ 4
The final number is rounded to the nearest 0.5 or 0.0.
Example
6.5 + 6.0 + 6.0 + 7.0 = 25.5
25.5 ÷ 4 = 6.375 → Band 6.5
Why IELTS Marks Are Important
- Needed for university admissions
- Required for student visas and immigration
- Helps measure overall English proficiency
- Critical for job opportunities in English-speaking countries
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FAQ – IELTS Mark
1. What is an IELTS mark?
Your IELTS mark is the band score (0–9) that shows your English proficiency level.
2. What is a good IELTS mark?
Band 6.5–7.5 is considered good for most universities.
3. How long is an IELTS mark valid?
IELTS scores are valid for 2 years.
4. Do all universities accept IELTS marks?
Yes, over 11,000 institutions worldwide accept IELTS scores.
5. How can I improve my IELTS mark?
Take mock tests, improve writing/speaking with expert feedback, and follow structured learning.
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