IELTS Listening Band Scores

The IELTS Listening score is calculated on a 0-9 scale. There will be 40 questions in the test, and each correct answer will help you secure one mark. The scores will be given in half bands as well. For instance, you will be able to get a band score of 5.5, 6.5 etc. In India, the average listening band score is 6.5. You will require a band score above 7.0 to get admission to top universities abroad.
If you wish to learn more about the IELTS Listening test, band scores, listening scores required for admission to top universities etc., you can read the blog completely. We have combined all details you need to know.
Raw Score |
IELTS Band Score |
39-40 |
9 |
37-38 |
8.5 |
35-36 |
8 |
32-34 |
7.5 |
30-31 |
7 |
26-29 |
6.5 |
23-25 |
6 |
18-22 |
5.5 |
16-17 |
5 |
13-15 |
4.5 |
11-12 |
4 |
Band |
Skill Level |
Band 0 |
Did not attempt the test |
Band 1 |
Non-user |
Band 2 |
Intermittent user |
Band 3 |
Extremely limited user |
Band 4 |
Limited user |
Band 5 |
Modest user |
Band 6 |
Competent user |
Band 7 |
Good user |
Band 8 |
Very good user |
Band 9 |
Expert user |
Name of University |
IELTS Listening Band Score |
MIT |
7.0 |
University of Chicago |
6.0 |
University of Toronto |
6.0 |
Harvard University |
7.0 |
Oxford University |
7.0 |
University of British Columbia |
6.0 |