IELTS SIMULATION

TM

The IELTS Scale

Band
Skill Level Description
Score

The test taker has fully operational command of the language. Their use
9 Expert user of English is appropriate, accurate and fluent, and shows complete
understanding.
The test taker has fully operational command of the language with only
Very good occasional unsystematic inaccuracies and inappropriate usage. They may
8
user misunderstand some things in unfamiliar situations. They handle complex
and detailed argumentation well.
The test taker has operational command of the language, though with
occasional inaccuracies, inappropriate usage and misunderstandings in
7 Good user
some situations. They generally handle complex language well and
understand detailed reasoning.
The test taker has an effective command of the language despite some
Competent
6 inaccuracies, inappropriate usage and misunderstandings. They can use
user
and understand fairly complex language, particularly in familiar situations.
The test taker has a partial command of the language and copes with
overall meaning in most situations, although they are likely to make many
5 Modest user
mistakes. They should be able to handle basic communication in their own
field.
The test taker’s basic competence is limited to familiar situations. They
4 Limited user frequently show problems in understanding and expression. They are not
able to use complex language.

Extremely The test taker conveys and understands only general meaning in very
3
limited user familiar situations. There are frequent breakdowns in communication.

Intermittent The test taker has great difficulty understanding in spoken and written
2
user English.

The test taker has no ability to use the language except a few isolated
1 Non-user
words.

Did not
0 attempt the The test taker did not answer the questions.
test

This is not a valid IELTS Test Report Form; however, this prediction score can accurately assess your current English proficiency.