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Calculation of band score in IELTS is not as same as other competitive or academic exams. International English Language Testing System (IELTS) is one of the international tests to judge the capability of proficiency in the English Language. It is a test that is jointly organized and conducted by eminent bodies of academics, that is, British Council, Cambridge English Assessment, and IDP IELTS Australia.
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IELTS test has its own scoring system to judge the ability on the scale of 0-9 bands. Band score basically marks in layman’s terms. All the four modules or tests of IELTS, that is, reading, listening, writing, and speaking are scored from 0-9, where the higher band score is '9' and the lower one is '1'. A '0' band score is given to those candidates who did not appear in exams.
Many times, students ask a question that mam, if I have obtained this many marks, what it would be in bands? The answer is the higher the marks, the higher the band score. In this particular article, readers are going to get an idea of how the calculations of band score is done in the case of the IELTS Listening exam.
Writing and Speaking exams in IELTS are judged and scored on the basis of four parameters which has a range defined, the higher the qualitative content, the more the chances of a higher band score.
In the case of reading and listening exams, the band score is given on the basis of marks obtained out of 40.
The overall band score is given on an average of all the four scores and in all the universities or colleges abroad, take IELTS average band score as a final score.
| Band score | Skill level | Description |
| Band 9 | Expert user | You have fully operational command of the language. Your use of English is appropriate, accurate, and fluent, and you show complete understanding. |
| Band 8 | Very good user | You have fully operational command of the language with only occasional unsystematic inaccuracies and inappropriate usage. You may misunderstand some things in unfamiliar situations. You handle complex detailed argumentation well. |
| Band 7 | Good user | You have operational command of the language, though with occasional inaccuracies, inappropriate usage and misunderstandings in some situations. Generally, you handle complex language well and understand detailed reasoning. |
| Band 6 | Competent user | Generally, you have an effective command of the language despite some inaccuracies, inappropriate usage, and misunderstandings. You can use and understand fairly complex language, particularly in familiar situations. |
| Band 5 | Modest user | You have a partial command of the language and cope with overall meaning in most situations, although you are likely to make many mistakes. You should be able to handle basic communication in your own field. |
| Band 4 | Limited user | Your basic competence is limited to familiar situations. You frequently show problems in understanding and expression. You are not able to use complex language. |
| Band 3 | Extremely limited user | You convey and understand the only general meaning in very familiar situations. There are frequent breakdowns in communication. |
| Band 2 | Intermittent user | You have great difficulty understanding spoken and written English. |
| Band 1 | Non-user | You have no ability to use the language except a few isolated words. |
| Band 0 | Did not attempt the test | You did not answer the questions. |
The above table lists the degree of your proficiency in the English language and you will be judged on the basis of the score obtained in the IELTS exam. The above table is listed down by IDP and BC itself.
The listening test in IELTS is conducted for about 40 minutes, where audio is played for 30 minutes and an extra 10 minutes of answers transfer time is given. A listening booklet contains 40 questions in total, answered from audio. These 40 questions are based on a monologue dialog and conversations.
Questions are of different types, that is, multiple-choice questions, fill-ups, diagram-based questions, map-related questions, etc.
Each question and answer will carry one mark. It means the whole of the listening test is 40 marks. You will get one mark for each right answer and the exciting thing is, there is no mark deduction for the wrong answers. That's why it is often suggested to the students to attempt all the questions.
| Correct Answers | Band Scores |
| 39-40 | 9 |
| 37-38 | 8.5 |
| 35-36 | 8 |
| 32-34 | 7.5 |
| 30-31 | 7 |
| 26-29 | 6.5 |
| 23-25 | 6 |
| 18-22 | 5.5 |
| 16-17 | 5 |
| 13-15 | 4.5 |
| 11-12 | 4 |
The above table illustrates and gives an idea of how you can calculate your band score on the basis of marks obtained. However, it is not an exact calculation as it depends and is changed by the three eminent bodies conducting IELTS.
What if, you have calculated your band score on the basis of the above chart? Whether it will boost your score further? Well, the question is not about attaining a band score. It is about calculating and yes, it is also useful to calculate and convert your obtained marks in a band score of 0-9.
● Candidates will get their confidence boost after a band score calculation.
● It will help to get an average of band scores in case of mock tests to appear.
● Tutoring agencies can compare the results of a particular student over past attempts tests.
● Students usually understand the result in bands only. They get a more precise idea if their band score is calculated roughly.
IELTS test judges you on your obtained band score. It is always recommended to remain updated with the IELTS score calculator and keep a record file of your IELTS listening test scores obtained and convert them into band scores ranging on a scale of 0-9. It will help you in many possible ways.
Best of luck!
Dr. Roma
Content Writer