What is the IELTS score of 5.5?

The IELTS score of 5.5 is between the basic level and the qualified level, and it has not yet reached the qualified level.

It has not yet reached the qualified level, and has not yet reached the minimum language requirements for new undergraduate and master's degrees in Britain and Australia. It is not possible to apply for undergraduate or master's degrees directly, and it is necessary to apply for language courses. To apply for studying in the UK, Australia or New Zealand, IELTS must be at least 6.0 -6.5.

IELTS, referred to as the International English Language Testing System, is one of the famous international English standardized proficiency tests. The IELTS test was established in 1989 and is jointly managed by the British Council for Cultural Education, the Cambridge University Examinations Board and the Australian Education International Development Agency (IDP).

Adhering to the concept of "communication-oriented", IELTS is the first international test in the world to comprehensively evaluate English proficiency from four aspects: listening, speaking, reading and writing, which can accurately evaluate candidates' English language proficiency in a three-dimensional, comprehensive way. As an internationally recognized English test, IELTS has been recognized by 10000 institutions in more than 40 countries and regions around the world.

More than 3 million people take the IELTS test every year. In China, IELTS and Puth became the first international English test to carry out docking research with the China English Proficiency Scale after docking with European languages in the frame of reference. The Examination Center of the Ministry of Education of China and the British Council for Cultural Education jointly released the results of the docking study of IELTS, Puth and China English Proficiency Scale in Beijing.

Examination mode

Paper-and-pencil mode: Candidates who choose the paper-and-pencil mode will take the three-part test of listening, reading and writing through the paper-and-pencil mode, and take the oral test through the dialogue between everyone. The paper-and-pencil model is suitable for IELTS academic and training courses, and for IELTS academic and training courses for British visas and immigrants.

Computer Test Mode: Candidates who choose the computer test mode will take the three-part test of listening, reading and writing through the computer test mode, and take the oral test through dialogue. The computer test mode is suitable for IELTS academic and training courses, and IELTS academic classes for British visas and immigrants.