The IELTS exam is scored on a 9-band scale, with 1 being the lowest and 9 being the highest possible score. Each section of the exam (Listening, Reading, Writing, and Speaking) is scored separately, and then the scores are averaged together to determine the overall band score. The band score is rounded up or down to the nearest half or whole score.
The IELTS exam uses a unique scoring system called band scores, which range from 1 to 9. Each band corresponds to a level of English proficiency, with 1 indicating a non-user of English and 9 indicating an expert user. The band scores are based on the performance of the test taker on each section of the exam, and there is no passing or failing score. The scores are reported in whole or half bands (e.g. 6.5, 7.0, 7.5), and each institution or organization sets its own minimum band score requirement for admission or employment.