Use this guide to clarify your goal and check exam details with the official source.
Four skills and overall band
IELTS reports bands for Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking. The overall band is the average of the four, rounded to the nearest whole or half band.
Interpret your result
Look beyond the overall band: an institution may set minimums for individual skills. SAKURA displays its published overall results alongside certificate images.
Official source: ielts.org
Frequently asked question
Is band 9 the highest?
Yes. IELTS uses a 0–9 band scale.