I have scored 6 overall bands in IELTS but have 5 bands in reading, 5.5 in speaking, 5.5 in writing and 7 in listening. Can I go to UK?

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    Deeksha Dixit | Contributor-Level 10

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    The International English Language Testing System is an English language exam that is required to be taken by international candidates considering studying or working in the UK, where English is the main language of communication. The exam mainly measures the ability of test-takers to communicate in the four basic English language skills of listening, reading, speaking, and writing. Students think that low IELTS scores will prevent them from enrolling in any course in the UK. However, many universities accept an overall score between 5.5 and 6.5, with no bands lower than 5.5 accepted for admission. Based on the information you have giv

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    The International English Language Testing System is an English language exam that is required to be taken by international candidates considering studying or working in the UK, where English is the main language of communication. The exam mainly measures the ability of test-takers to communicate in the four basic English language skills of listening, reading, speaking, and writing. Students think that low IELTS scores will prevent them from enrolling in any course in the UK. However, many universities accept an overall score between 5.5 and 6.5, with no bands lower than 5.5 accepted for admission. Based on the information you have given, you do have chances to go to the UK for higher studies, depending on the course and college you wish to apply for. If you don't have much idea about universities in the UK, you may visit this page: https://studyabroad.shiksha.com/uk.

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