Details of IELTS Bands
A descriptive statement giving a summary of the English
of a candidate classified at each band level is provided
below.
9 Expert User
Has fully operational command of the language: appropriate,
accurate and fluent with complete understanding.
8 Very Good User
Has fully operational command of the language with
only occasional unsystematic inaccuracies and inappropriacies.
Misunderstandings may occur in unfamiliar situations.
Handles complex detailed argumentation well.
7 Good User
Has operational command of the language, though with
occasional inaccuracies, inappropriacies and misunderstandings
in some situations. Generally handles complex language
well and understands detailed reasoning.
6 Competent User
Has generally effective command of the language despite
some inaccuracies, inappropriacies and misunderstandings.
Can use and understand fairly complex language, particularly
in familiar situations.
5 Modest User
Has partial command of the language, coping with overall
meaning in most situations, though is likely to make
many mistakes. Should be able to handle basic communication
in own field.
4 Limited User
Basic competence is limited to familiar situations.
Has frequent problems 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.
2 Intermittent User
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.
1 Non User
Essentially has no ability to use the language beyond
possibly a few isolated words.
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