Results are available from IDP Education (Cambodia) 13 days
after the test date. Results are provided on a Test Report
Form.
- Candidates receive scores on a band scale from 1 to 9
- Candidates receive a score for each module of the test as well
as an overall score
- Overall band scores and Listening and Reading band scores are
reported in half bands; Writing and Speaking band scores are
reported in whole Bands
- There is no pass or fail mark
- The IELTS handbook provides a written Interpretation of
Results
- Results are valid for two years
Each band corresponds to a descriptive statement giving a
summary of the English of a candidate classified at that level.
Overall Band Scores can be reported in either whole or half
Bands.
Meaning of results
The nine bands and their descriptive statements are as
follows:
9 - Expert User
Has fully operational command of the language: appropriate,
accurate and fluent with complete understanding.
8 - Very Good User
Has fully operational command of the language with only
occasional unsystematic inaccuracies and inappropriacies.
Misunderstandings may occur in unfamiliar situations. Handles
complex detailed argumentation well.
7 - Good User
Has operational command of the language, though with occasional
inaccuracies, inappropriacies and misunderstandings in some
situations. Generally handles complex language well and understands
detailed reasoning.
6 - Competent User
Has generally effective command of the language despite some
inaccuracies, inappropriacies and misunderstandings. Can use and
understand fairly complex language, particularly in familiar
situations.
5 - Modest User
Has partial command of the language, coping with overall meaning
in most situations, though is likely to make many mistakes. Should
be able to handle basic communication in own field.
4 - Limited User
Basic competence is limited to familiar situations. Has frequent
problems in understanding and expression. Is not able to use
complex language.
3 - Extremely Limited User
Conveys and understands only general meaning in very familiar
situations. Frequent breakdowns in communication occur.
2 - Intermittent User
No real communication is possible except for the most basic
information using isolated words or short formulae in familiar
situations and to meet immediate needs. Has great difficulty
understanding spoken and written English.
1 - Non User
Essentially has no ability to use the language beyond possibly a
few isolated words.
0 - Did not attempt the test
No assessable information provided.