IELTS Writing Band Score Calculator
Official Scoring Standards
Calculate your Writing module band score based on the four official assessment criteria. Average scores are rounded down to the nearest half band.
Writing Assessment Criteria
Task Achievement / Response
How well you answer the prompt, cover all requirements, and present a clear position.
Addresses all parts of the task, though some parts may be more fully covered than others.
Coherence & Cohesion
How logically your essay is structured, linking words, paragraphing, and logical flow.
Arranges information and ideas coherently; clear overall progression. Paragraphing is generally appropriate.
Lexical Resource
Your vocabulary range, spelling accuracy, collocation usage, and lexical precision.
Uses an adequate range of vocabulary. Makes some errors in spelling and/or word formation.
Grammatical Range & Accuracy
Your sentence structure variety, punctuation, and grammatical error control.
Uses a mix of simple and complex sentence forms. Makes some errors in grammar, but they rarely reduce communication.
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How to Use the IELTS Writing Band Score Calculator
Understand the Four Criteria
The IELTS Writing test is assessed on four criteria: Task Achievement/Response, Coherence & Cohesion, Lexical Resource, and Grammatical Range & Accuracy. Each criterion is scored from 0-9.
Adjust the Sliders
Move each slider to match your perceived performance for each criterion. The calculator will instantly show your overall band score based on the official rounding method.
Understand Rounding
The final band score is the average of all four criteria, rounded down to the nearest half band. For example, 6.75 becomes 6.5, and 7.25 becomes 7.0.
Use for Practice
Use this calculator to track your progress during IELTS Writing practice. Identify your weaknesses and focus on improving specific criteria to boost your overall band score.