IELTS Band Score Calculator

Enter your Listening and Reading correct answers to convert them to band scores, then add your Writing and Speaking bands to get your official overall score.

Step 1 — Module

Academic Reading uses a stricter conversion table than General Training.

Step 2 — Enter Your Scores

Listening(same for Academic & General Training)
/ 40→7.0
Reading(Academic table)
/ 40→6.5
Writing(examiner-awarded band score)
6.5
13579
Speaking(examiner-awarded band score)
6.5
13579

Step 3 — Your Result

L

7.0

R

6.5

W

6.5

S

6.5

Overall Band Score

6.5

Competent User

Generally effective command despite some inaccuracies and misunderstandings.

Average of (7.0 + 6.5 + 6.5 + 6.5) ÷ 4 = 6.625 → rounded to 6.5

Common Requirements

Oxford / Cambridge

Varies by course

7.5+Below

Russell Group / QS Top 100

Most programmes

6.5–7.0✓ Meets

UK Skilled Worker Visa

SELT test accepted

6.0✓ Meets

Australian Student Visa

Some courses require 7.0

6.0✓ Meets

Canadian Immigration (IRCC)

CLB 7 equivalent

6.0✓ Meets

NMC (UK Nursing)

All 4 skills ≥ 7.0

7.0Below

GMC (UK Doctors)

All 4 skills ≥ 7.5

7.5Below

Requirements are indicative minimums. Always confirm directly with the institution.

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