IELTS Preparation Course
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- Skill Level
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The higher you can score in your IELTS, reflects a better understanding and ability to communicate in English. Each immigration body, university, workplace or institution will have specific IELTS score requirements. The score you need will depend on what you are looking to do in the country, i.e work or study.
IELTS Score scale
Band score | Skill level | Description |
9 | Expert user | The test taker has fully operational command of the language. Their use of English is appropriate, accurate and fluent, and shows complete understanding. |
8 | Very good user | The test taker has fully operational command of the language with only occasional unsystematic inaccuracies and inappropriate usage. They may misunderstand some things in unfamiliar situations. They handle complex and detailed argumentation well. |
7 | Good user | The test taker has operational command of the language, though with occasional inaccuracies, inappropriate usage and misunderstandings in some situations. They generally handle complex language well and understand detailed reasoning. |
6 | Competent user | The test taker has an effective command of the language despite some inaccuracies, inappropriate usage and misunderstandings. They can use and understand fairly complex language, particularly in familiar situations. |
5 | Modest user | The test taker has a partial command of the language and copes with overall meaning in most situations, although they are likely to make many mistakes. They should be able to handle basic communication in their own field. |
4 | Limited user | The test taker’s basic competence is limited to familiar situations. They frequently show problems in understanding and expression. They are not able to use complex language. |
3 | Extremely limited user | The test taker conveys and understands only general meaning in very familiar situations. There are frequent breakdowns in communication. |
2 | Intermittent user | The test taker has great difficulty understanding spoken and written English. |
1 | Non-user | The test taker has no ability to use the language except a few isolated words. |
0 | Did not attempt the test | The test taker did not answer the questions. |
Rhea Moerike, CCDP, CCS
Instructor
Rhea has more than 20 years of management experience, with 10 years of experience in adult education. Her work experience includes being a program manager who worked with an interdisciplinary team that assisted learners with significant barriers like mental health and/or physical health issues to secure employment. Rhea is knowledgeable in career planning as well as career maintenance. She currently holds the Certified Career Development Professional (CCDP) designation. She is also a Certified Career Strategist (CCS) designated by Career Professionals of Canada. Rhea graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Education (Magna cumlaude – with High Honours).
She also has a diploma in Computer Technology (with Highest Honours). Rhea loves helping others learn and make meaningful changes in their lives. She also loves to travel and camping with her family. She loves spending time with family and friends and loves karaoke too.