Confused by your IELTS score? Learn scoring criteria for Listening, Reading, Writing & Speaking.
Decoding Your Score
Each score has a detailed description based on specific criteria. These criteria assess your abilities in each section (Listening, Reading, Writing, Speaking).
Listening Criteria
Task Completion: Accuracy in answering questions.
Comprehension: Understanding main ideas, details, and opinions expressed in the audio.
Coherence and Cohesion: How well you follow the flow of the conversation or lecture.
Lexical Resource: Understanding of vocabulary used in various contexts.
Reading Criteria
Comprehension: Understanding the main ideas and details in the text.
Coherence and Cohesion: How well you organize and connect information within the text.
Lexical Resource: Use of a wide range of vocabulary.
Speaking Criteria
Fluency: Duration of speech and effective communication.
Lexical Resource: Vocabulary strength, word range, collocations.