Learn how to calculate your overall IELTS band score easily and accurately in just a few simple steps.
Adding Section-wise IELTS Scores
Start by adding your scores from the listening, reading, writing, and speaking sections. For instance, if you scored 7 in listening, 8 in reading, 6.5 in writing, and 7.5 in speaking, your total would be 29.
Finding the Average IELTS Score
Once you have the total score, divide it by the number of sections. In this case, divide 29 by 4, which equals 7.25.
Rounding Off to Nearest IELTS Band Score
After finding the average, round it off to the nearest whole number to determine your final band score. In this example, the rounded average of 7.25 would be 7.
IELTS Rounding off Rules
If the average falls halfway between two whole numbers (e.g., 7.5), round up to the nearest whole number. For example, an average of 7.5 would round up to 8.
Applying IELTS Rounding off Rule
If the average is 6.75 or below, round off to the nearest whole number. For example, an average of 6.75 would round off to 6.
Final IELTS Band Score
After rounding off, your final band score is determined. In this case, if the average is 7.25, it would round down to 7 as per the rounding off rule.