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Q: How is IELTS overall band score calculated?

The IELTS overall band score is the average of your four skill scores (Listening, Reading, Writing, Speaking), rounded to the nearest 0.5. If the decimal is 0.25 or above it rounds up; if below 0.25 it rounds down. Example: (6.5+7.0+6.0+6.5)÷4=6.5 overall.

Q: What is a good IELTS band score for Canada?

Most Canadian universities require an overall IELTS band of 6.0–6.5 with no individual band below 6.0. Top universities such as UBC and University of Toronto often require 6.5–7.0.

Q: How many correct answers do I need for band 7 in IELTS Listening?

You need 30 to 32 correct answers out of 40 to achieve band 7.0 in IELTS Listening.

Calculate your overall band score instantly using official IELTS conversion rules.

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READING

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SPEAKING

OVERALL BAND SCORE

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CORRECT	BAND
39–40	9.0
37–38	8.5
35–36	8.0
33–34	7.5
30–32	7.0
26–29	6.5
23–25	6.0
18–22	5.5
16–17	5.0
13–15	4.5
11–12	4.0
0–10	< 4.0

CORRECT	BAND
40	9.0
39	8.5
37–38	8.0
36	7.5
34–35	7.0
32–33	6.5
30–31	6.0
27–29	5.5
23–26	5.0
19–22	4.5
15–18	4.0
0–14	< 4.0

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How is IELTS overall band score calculated?

Average your four skill scores (Listening, Reading, Writing, Speaking), then round to the nearest 0.5. If the decimal is 0.25 or above it rounds up; below 0.25 it rounds down. Example: (6.5+7.0+6.0+6.5)÷4 = 6.5.

What is a good IELTS band score for Canada?

Most Canadian universities require overall 6.0–6.5 with no individual band below 6.0. Top universities like UBC and University of Toronto may require 6.5–7.0.

How many correct answers do I need for band 7 in IELTS Listening?

You need 30 to 32 correct answers out of 40 to achieve band 7.0 in IELTS Listening.