What is the level of IELTS 4?

It’s just a passing level, basic English. If you want to apply for a foreign university, you need at least 6.5 points.

The score grades are as follows:

9 points: Excellent score, able to use English freely, accurately, fluently and fully understood.

8 points: Very good. Can use English freely. Only occasionally there are disconnected errors and inappropriateness. Misunderstandings may occur in unfamiliar situations. Can handle complex and detailed arguments quite well.

Score 7: Good, able to use English. Although inaccuracies, inappropriateness and misunderstandings sometimes occur in some situations, generally can master complex English well and understand all its contents. (Australia) Immigration score line).

6.5 points (study abroad score in Canada and the UK)

5 points is moderately passable and can partially use English. In most cases, it can handle all meanings, although it may make many mistakes. , should be able to master basic communication in their own field.

4 points (British matriculation score): Limited level, only basic understanding in familiar situations, frequent problems in understanding and expression, and inability to use complex English.

3 points: The level is extremely limited. In extremely familiar situations, only general communication and understanding can be achieved.

2 points: Only uses English occasionally, except in familiar situations. Uses words and short sentences to express the most basic information. There are major obstacles in speaking and writing.

1 point: Failed, may only be able to speak a few words, unable to communicate.

0 points: The candidate did not take the exam and there is no evaluable information.

1. IELTS scoring standards:

All grading work for the IELTS exam is conducted by trained scorers and examiners at the exam center.

The scorers have received special training and understand the relevant IELTS scoring policies, and they are responsible for scoring the listening and reading papers according to the scoring standards. Scorers are evaluated every other year to ensure that scores are up to standard. At each examination center, systematic monitoring will be carried out and a certain proportion of answer sheets will be double marked.

The recruitment and training of IELTS writing and speaking examiners is carried out in accordance with established standards. In addition to ongoing monitoring of examiner performance, examiners are evaluated every other year to ensure that standards are assessed.

2. IELTS scoring method:

The test results are recorded on the transcript, including a total score and four individual scores of listening, reading, writing and speaking. The test results are evaluated using a scoring system of 1-9 points. The four items are scored independently, and the final score is the average of the four scores. Half points are allowed for both the overall score and the four individual scores.

The IELTS test score report will be issued 10 working days after the test date. Transcripts older than two years may be required to provide other information proving the candidate's English proficiency. IELTS test organizers do not guarantee the validity of transcripts older than two years.

Candidates can submit the address of the institution that accepts transcripts when registering and receive free delivery of 5 transcripts.