Understanding the scoring system
Your IELTS Writing score is based on four equally-weighted criteria. Each criterion is scored from 0-9, and your final band is the average.
Task Achievement
How well you address the task
Coherence & Cohesion
Logical organization and flow
Lexical Resource
Vocabulary range and accuracy
Grammatical Range
Grammar variety and accuracy
Your overall Writing band score is calculated by averaging the four criterion scores.
(TA + CC + LR + GRA) ÷ 4 = Overall Band
What each band score means for your writing
Handles complex arguments fully and well
Occasional inaccuracies in complex arguments
May miss some nuances but handles well
Some errors but communicates meaning
Makes some errors but basic meaning clear
Only partially addresses task, limited range
Struggles to convey basic meaning
Detailed requirements for each scoring criterion
Band 7-9 Requirements:
Common Problems:
Band 7-9 Requirements:
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Band 7-9 Requirements:
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Band 7-9 Requirements:
Common Problems:
From Band 6 to Band 7+
IELTS Writing Mock Test
Practice with timed IELTS Writing questions.
IELTS Writing Checker
Best if you already have an essay and want band-style feedback.
IELTS Writing Task 1 Checker
Best for charts, maps, processes, tables, or GT letters.
Writing Task 1 Checker
Best for charts, maps, processes, tables, or GT letters.
IELTS Writing Task 2 Checker
Best for opinion, discussion, or problem-solution essays.
Writing Task 2 Checker
Best for opinion, discussion, or problem-solution essays.
Follow this cluster to move from diagnosis to structured score improvement.
IELTS Writing Complete Guide
Start from the full roadmap for Task 1, Task 2, scoring, and revision.
IELTS Writing Tips
Use practical techniques for structure, timing, and idea development.
Sample Essays
Study real responses and compare what separates Band 6.5 from Band 7+.
Essay Templates
Apply clean paragraph structures for common IELTS question types.
Grammar Guide
Fix the grammar patterns that frequently reduce writing scores.
Vocabulary Guide
Improve lexical precision with collocations and exam-ready phrasing.
Band Score Guide
Understand how examiners score TR, CC, LR, and GRA.
Video Tutorials
Watch short lessons focused on high-impact writing improvements.
Benchmark 2026
Read criterion-level benchmark patterns and improvement priorities.
If you ever want to see how the report is put together — or tell us something looks off — the door is open.
How the four IELTS Writing criteria shape every report you receive.
How we write our IELTS guides and how we update them when scoring guidance changes.
How we check our writing samples and band-score explanations before publishing.
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