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IELTS Band Scores
33 articles
The band score system is where a lot of preparation goes wrong, because candidates aim at a number without knowing what produces it. Listening and Reading convert a raw mark out of 40 into a band; Writing and Speaking are assessed against four named criteria each and averaged.
These articles explain the mechanics — the conversion tables, the rounding rule that decides whether 6.25 is reported as 6.0 or 6.5, and what an examiner is actually looking for in each Writing and Speaking criterion. Knowing this tells you where the marks you are missing have gone.
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IELTS Band Score Calculator: Get Your Overall Band in 30 Seconds (Free, No Signup)
Free IELTS band score calculator with official rounding rules. Enter Listening, Reading, Writing, Speaking scores, get your overall band instantly. No signup.
How to Improve IELTS Writing: The 3 Fixes That Move Bands Fastest
The three IELTS Writing changes that raise band scores the fastest, based on the actual four-criteria descriptors. Concrete before/after examples.
How to Score Band 7 in IELTS Writing: The Four Criteria Actually Explained
The exact gap between band 6 and band 7 in each of the four IELTS Writing criteria, with real examples of what examiners mark up or down.
How Your IELTS Essay Band Score Is Actually Calculated (Step by Step)
Exactly how an IELTS Writing examiner arrives at your essay band score. The four criteria, how they're weighted, and what separates each band level.
IELTS Online Preparation Course: How to Pick One That Fits Your Band Gap
How to choose an IELTS online preparation course based on your current and target band, not marketing claims. A framework, not a listicle.
IELTS Listening Practice: Daily Routine to Reach Band 8 in 8 Weeks
Build a daily IELTS Listening practice routine that delivers consistent improvement. Week-by-week plan to move from Band 6 to Band 8 in 8 weeks.
IELTS Speaking Common Mistakes That Are Silently Costing You Marks
Discover the most common IELTS Speaking mistakes that prevent students from reaching Band 7. How to identify them in your own responses and fix them.
How to Increase Your IELTS Band Score by 1 Point in 4 Weeks
A targeted 4-week plan to increase your IELTS band score by 0.5 to 1 point. Focus on your weakest skill and make measurable improvements fast.
IELTS Speaking Pronunciation: How to Score Full Marks in This Criterion
Understand how IELTS examiners score pronunciation and what it means at each band level. Practical exercises to improve clarity without losing your accent.
How to Improve IELTS Reading Score from Band 5 to Band 7 in 8 Weeks
Proven strategies to improve your IELTS Reading score from Band 5 to Band 7 in 8 weeks. Fix common mistakes and build comprehension skills fast.
Minimum IELTS Score Requirements by Country and University 2026
Find the minimum IELTS score required for immigration, university and professional registration in 2026. Covers UK, Australia, Canada, USA and New Zealand.
How to Get Band 8.5 in IELTS: The 2026 Section-by-Section Plan
How to get Band 8.5 in IELTS in 2026, with exact raw-score targets per section, a Band 8 to Band 8.5 timeline, and a precision plan for the top of the scale.