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IELTS Writing Band Calculator

Rate your essay across all four official criteria. Get your estimated band score and specific tips for each area — instantly, no account needed.

Which task are you scoring?

Task Response

How fully and accurately you address the question prompt

6
55.566.577.588.59
Addresses all parts though some points less developed. Relevant position present.

Coherence & Cohesion

Logical organisation and use of cohesive devices

6
55.566.577.588.59
Arranges information coherently; uses cohesive devices effectively but with some inaccuracies.

Lexical Resource

Range and accuracy of vocabulary

6
55.566.577.588.59
Adequate range; uses less common vocabulary; some inaccuracies in word choice.

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

Variety and accuracy of sentence structures

6
55.566.577.588.59
Mix of simple and complex sentences; some errors but rarely impede communication.

What the IELTS examiner is looking for

Your writing is scored across four criteria, each worth 25% of your total Writing band score.

Task Achievement

25%

Does your response address all parts of the question? Is your position clear and fully developed?

Coherence & Cohesion

25%

Is your essay logically organised? Do ideas flow clearly between and within paragraphs?

Lexical Resource

25%

Do you use a wide range of vocabulary accurately? Can you paraphrase and avoid repetition?

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

25%

Do you use a variety of complex sentence structures? How frequent and serious are your errors?

Frequently asked questions

How accurate is the IELTS Writing band calculator?

Wordly uses a rubric aligned with the official IELTS Writing scoring criteria: Task Achievement, Coherence & Cohesion, Lexical Resource, and Grammatical Range & Accuracy. Each criterion is scored independently. Results are within ±0.5 of human examiner scores for the majority of responses.

Does this work for both Task 1 and Task 2?

Yes. The calculator supports IELTS Academic Task 1 (data description), IELTS General Training Task 1 (letter writing), and Task 2 (argumentative essay) for both Academic and General Training.

What band score do I need for university admission?

Most universities require an overall IELTS band of 6.0–7.0. For writing specifically, many programmes require a minimum of Band 6.0. Research-intensive and medical programmes often require 7.0 or higher.

How can I improve my IELTS Writing band score?

The three most impactful changes for most test-takers are: (1) use a wider range of complex sentence structures, (2) develop each paragraph with specific examples rather than general claims, and (3) ensure your essay directly addresses all parts of the question prompt.

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