IELTS GENERAL TRAINING

This IELTS test is suitable for those applying to train or study at below degree level, as well as those wishing to migrate to Australia, Canada, New Zealand and the UK. The test focuses on basic survival skills in broad social and workplace contexts.

The IELTS 9-band scale

Each band corresponds to a level of English competence. All parts of the test and the Overall Band Score can be reported in whole and half bands, e.g 6.5, 7.0, 7.5, 8.0.

Band 9 Expert user: has fully operational command of the language: appropriate, accurate and fluent with complete understanding.

Band 8 Very good user: has fully operational command of the language with only occasional unsystematic inaccuracies and inappropriacy's. Misunderstandings may occur in unfamiliar situations. Handles complex detailed argumentation well.