For students
Learn what each band means, how every skill is scored, what common errors may show and what to practise next.
Teacher and student reference
IELTS Band Guide and Assessment Rubric
A concise student guide and complete teacher reference for Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking. It covers Bands 0 to 9, score guides, feedback, classroom records and the evidence behind each rule.
- 64Pages
- 15Sections
- 4Test skills
- 45Named sources
Two clear routes through the guide
For teachers
Use complete band tables, scoring rules, edge cases, evidence prompts, feedback forms and second-marking checks.
What is inside
Whole-test bands
Band meanings, skill scores, overall-score rounding and the difference between official and classroom results.
Listening and Reading
Answer rules, compact practice ranges, question patterns, likely causes and targeted practice.
Writing and Speaking
Every criterion from Band 0 to 9, clear next-band moves, unusual responses and evidence teachers can use.
Records and sources
Student action plans, detailed teacher forms, quality checks, definitions, limits and a claim-to-source map.
Important use note
This is an unofficial classroom resource. Practice ranges can vary by test version, and classroom ratings are not official IELTS results. Evidence and current delivery information were checked on 5 September 2026.
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