What are IELTS Band Scores?
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The table mentioned below shows how to read the IELTS score banding
Band
Skill Level
Description
Band 9 Expert user Has fully operational command of the language Band 8 Very good user Fully operational command of the language with only occasional unsystematic inaccuracies
Band 7 Good user Has operational command of the language, though with occasional inaccuracies and misunderstandings in some situations Band 6 Competent user Can use and understand fairly complex language, particularly in familiar situations
Band 5 Modest user Has partial command of the language, coping with overall meaning in most situations, though is likely to make many mistakes Band 4 Limited user Have frequent problems in understanding and expression. Is not able to use complex language Band 3 Extremely limited user Conveys and understands the only general meaning in very familiar situations. Frequent breakdowns occur in communication Band 2 Intermittent user Has great difficulty understanding spoken and written English Band 1 Non-user Essentially has no ability to use the language beyond possibly a few isolated words Band 0 Did not attempt the test No assessable information provided
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International students should submit proof their English language proficiency by submitting the score of IELTS, TOEFL, PTE, and more. The minimum IELTS score required is 6.5 or above for admission. Students can check the table below for the University of Adelaide English language requirements below:
English Test | Required scores |
|---|---|
79 & Above | |
58 & Above | |
6.5 & Above |
Yes, Texas A&M University accepts IELTS and other English language proficiency tests such as TOEFL. The minimum scores required for admission to PG courses may vary as per the courses. But, for UG admissions, the minimum scores required are given below:
| Tests | UG Minimum Scores |
|---|---|
| TOEFL iBT | 80 |
| IELTS | Overall 6.0 |
| SAT | 560 score in Evidence-based Reading & Writing |
| ACT English | 21 |
For English-taught programs at ETH Zurich, international students would need to submit their English test scores. IELTS can be taken and other than this exam, TOEFL scores can also be submitted. Given below are the minimum scores you would need for the same -
- IELTS: 7 and above
- TOEFL: 100 and above
Along with an English test score, international students would also require an Entrance test like the GRE with a good score.
International students from other countries should fulfill the English language requirements by submitting the IELTS, PTE, Duolingo scores. The Memorial University of Newfoundland English language requirements for students are given below:
English test | UG | PG |
|---|---|---|
IELTS | 6.5 or above | 6.5 or above |
TOEFL | 83 or above | 80-92 |
PTE | 60 or above | 58 or above |
Duolingo | 115 or above | 115 or above |
Not always. If you have completed your Bachelor's degree where the instruction language was English (like in India engineering colleges), you might get an IELTS exemption. You just need to show a certificate from your old college saying you studied in English. But checking specific requirements on universityadmissions.se is important.
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