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Understanding how your answers become a band score gives you a strategic advantage. You can calculate exactly how many marks you need, identify which components offer the most room for improvement, and make informed decisions about where to focus your preparation time.
IELTS uses a 9-band scale with half-band increments:
| Band | Description | CEFR |
|---|---|---|
| 9 | Expert user | C2 |
| 8.5 | Very good user | C2 |
| 8 | Very good user | C1/C2 |
| 7.5 | Good user | C1 |
| 7 | Good user | C1 |
| 6.5 | Competent user | B2/C1 |
| 6 | Competent user | B2 |
| 5.5 | Modest user | B1/B2 |
| 5 | Modest user | B1 |
The Listening test has 40 questions, each worth 1 mark. There is no negative marking.
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