English Language Test: passing score

[jencha8569]

hello everyone..been awhile since my last post, now im back for good:Rasp:

I just wana ask guys, what is the passing score for the english language test? i took the exam 2 weeks ago and today i got the results.. i read on here before that its 4.0..is that right?

[KeithD]

.... 4.0..is that right?

Yes :) ..... now will someone give me some bloody Rep I never get any :rolleyes:

[Terpe]

hello everyone..been awhile since my last post, now im back for good:Rasp:

I just wana ask guys, what is the passing score for the english language test? i took the exam 2 weeks ago and today i got the results.. i read on here before that its 4.0..is that right?

From what you say it sounds like IELTS?
If it was IELTS, then a score of 4.0 equates to a pass at B1 level, which is higher than the A1 level required by UKBA.
So all is OK. Well done. :xxgrinning--00xx3:

[sexyvictoria]

Hi Terpe! I will have my IELTS test on Oct. 22.. What's the passing score? What if I got a 4.0 on my total band score? Is that ok? thanks:)

[jencha8569]

Yes :) ..... now will someone give me some bloody Rep I never get any :rolleyes:

Thanks for the reply Boss Keith:xxgrinning--00xx3:
Now I can say i did pass the exam:D
I need a rep power too, would u mind giving me?:icon_lol:


From what you say it sounds like IELTS?
If it was IELTS, then a score of 4.0 equates to a pass at B1 level, which is higher than the A1 level required by UKBA.
So all is OK. Well done. :xxgrinning--00xx3:

Yes Sir Terpe the exam i took was IELTS. My overall band score was 6.5:D was just worried coz the others was aiming for a 7:omg: at least

[haileylovely]

hi i just receive my score,,5.5 IELTS test,,overall.

[sexyvictoria]

Did you had a hard time jencha8569 when you took your IELTS test? I'm just worried about my test. Thanks

[jencha8569]

Did you had a hard time jencha8569 when you took your IELTS test? I'm just worried about my test. Thanks


I thought the exams was okay but of course i was so nervous. Before i take the exams i did a self review with the links i found in here. Then, i did a 2 mock assessment at the test provider which really helped alot. The mock was similar to the real exams so i had an idea what the exams are.

Good luck on ur test:xxgrinning--00xx3: Dont pressure yourself and do a review:)

[jencha8569]

hi i just receive my score,,5.5 IELTS test,,overall.

Well done..Congrats Hailey:xxgrinning--00xx3:

[haileylovely]

congratulations too,,hope the next time we post is the VISAAAAAA

[KeithD]

.....would u mind giving me?

Just to be clear, you're asking for Rep? :rolleyes:

[jencha8569]

Just to be clear, you're asking for Rep? :rolleyes:


Yes:D will be highly appreciated if you do so:Rasp:

[Arthur Little]

Yes:D will be highly appreciated if you do so:Rasp:

Take a looksee ... you've now GOT another - TWO green blobs in lieu of one! :yeahthat:

[jencha8569]

Take a looksee ... you've now GOT another - TWO green blobs in lieu of one! :yeahthat:


I will be waiting:Cuckoo:

[jencha8569]

yepey:Hellooo::Hellooo: thanks alot for the rep Arthur, yes ive been here for quite long time now..been absent for awhile now im back:D

[Arthur Little]

:) It's MY pleasure ... :welcomex: back, Jen ... and keep posting.

[Terpe]

hi i just receive my score,,5.5 IELTS test,,overall.

The minimum allowable score for any individual section (Speaking and Listening) is 3.5
Anything less will not be enough for visa purposes (unless written confirmation from UKBA under special dispensation)

[John_10]

I looked on the UKBA web site it say minimum score for a pass is 4.0
I would like to say thanks to everyone on this forum for your help..... Maricris Passed her IELTS english test Maricris got her results this morning.....she has been so stressed this passed few weeks waiting results.
Once again many thanks to everyone.

[haileylovely]

hi terpe,,my score are,

listening,5.5
writing 5.5
Reading 4.5
Speaking 6.5
OverAll 5.5..thank u

[Terpe]

hi terpe,,my score are,

listening,5.5
writing 5.5
Reading 4.5
Speaking 6.5
OverAll 5.5..thank u

Well done. :xxgrinning--00xx3:

[jencha8569]

I looked on the UKBA web site it say minimum score for a pass is 4.0
I would like to say thanks to everyone on this forum for your help..... Maricris Passed her IELTS english test Maricris got her results this morning.....she has been so stressed this passed few weeks waiting results.
Once again many thanks to everyone.

Congrats to Ste Maricris:Hellooo::Hellooo: Finally the stress and worries are over opps visa is next:doh

[Terpe]

I looked on the UKBA web site it say minimum score for a pass is 4.0.................

That's an interesting point John_10.
The UKBA approved listing seems to indicate:-
Level B1=4
Level B2=5.5
Level C1=7
Level C2=8.5

So they obviously accept 0.5 grades

The IELTS scores indicate:-
CEFR Level B1 = IELTS 3.5-4.5
CEFR Level B2 = IELTS 5.0-6.0
CEFR Level C1 = IELTS 6.5-7.0
CEFR Level C2 = IELTS 7.5-9.0

So a score of 3.5 would equate to level B1 which is above A1

I wonder if UKBA have deliberately stated the minimum score they will accept at the higher level B1 Hmmm

I think I will need to send an FOI request to UKBA to seek a written confirmation.

Thanks for that.

[Arthur Little]

Maricris Passed her IELTS english test

Great news, John ... Congratulations to Maricris on her success. :xxgrinning--00xx3:

[barney]

Hi jencha, i wanna ask where you took the english language test? I'm here in UK and i'm going back to the phils, just to take the test. I got married here last aug. 11, applied for FLR but they are requiring a new test since my english test before is no longer valid. It is not possible for me to take the exam here because my visa will expire in a month,the earliest appointment i got is Nov. 14,2011. Many thanks Regards Alma email almaenrera@yahoo.com

[dyannesky]

barney why dont u try pearson as an english exam? i took mine last august 10, and got the result a day after they have test centers in diff parts of UK i think and I had ine in euston. try to consider this befor you go back home to save you money and time. :)

[jencha8569]

Hi jencha, i wanna ask where you took the english language test? I'm here in UK and i'm going back to the phils, just to take the test. I got married here last aug. 11, applied for FLR but they are requiring a new test since my english test before is no longer valid. It is not possible for me to take the exam here because my visa will expire in a month,the earliest appointment i got is Nov. 14,2011. Many thanks Regards Alma email almaenrera@yahoo.com

email sent:xxgrinning--00xx3:

[sexyvictoria]

Hi! I took my IELTS test last 22 October 2011 from IDP and i got my result just now. I got 5.5 overall and also my friend who is applying also for a fiance visa got a 4.0 overall score. Does our score is ok for a fiance visa? Thanks in advance :)

[KeithD]

4 is the pass

[sexyvictoria]

yey! thanks win2win :) Can i ask how much is the FIANCE VISA fee? thanks

[lastlid]

Hi! I took my IELTS test last 22 October 2011 from IDP and i got my result just now. I got 5.5 overall and also my friend who is applying also for a fiance visa got a 4.0 overall score. Does our score is ok for a fiance visa? Thanks in advance :)
I told you you would pass it.......:xxgrinning--00xx3:

[sexyvictoria]

yeah! you told me that!hehe Thanks lastlid :) yey!

[jencha8569]

as what Boss Keith said 4 is the pass score.. congratulations victoia:Hellooo::Hellooo:

[sexyvictoria]

Thanks jencha8569 :Jump: I'm still waiting for the other documents from my fiance which he will send it on 18 November then I'll be applying for my fiance visa maybe 1st week of December :)

[Terpe]

as what Boss Keith said 4 is the pass score.. congratulations victoia:Hellooo::Hellooo:

4 is the pass score needed for EACH of the Speaking and Listening 'modules'
The OVERALL score is not counted.

Just trying to help out. :xxgrinning--00xx3:

[sexyvictoria]

Thanks terpe! I got 6.0 for my both speaking & listening test :)

[jencha8569]

I will be applying spouse visa on the date u said, still waiting for my hubby's documents:xxgrinning--00xx3:

[Alona]

i just want to ask if the english certificate/result had expiration?been to UK for a visitor visa twice,can i apply again with another visa without waiting for 6 months..I am doubtful with this..I want to be sure...I just come home last 20th of october and i am preparing my papers and still waiting for the fresh documents..
Thanks jencha8569 :Jump: I'm still waiting for the other documents from my fiance which he will send it on 18 November then I'll be applying for my fiance visa maybe 1st week of December :)

[sexyvictoria]

I know IELTS certificate is for 2years.

[sexyvictoria]

hi! sorry if I always ask this question.. my friend got 3.5 listening and 4.0 for speaking, her overall band score is 4.0, can she use this for applying fiance visa?? Please help. Thank you:bigcry:

[Terpe]

hi! sorry if I always ask this question.. my friend got 3.5 listening and 4.0 for speaking, her overall band score is 4.0, can she use this for applying fiance visa?? Please help. Thank you:bigcry:

Your friend would be well advised to re-take the test. UKBA does not use overall scores.
The UKBA approved listing states a score of 4 is required for each of listening and speaking.

Since 3.5 is 'technically' equivalent of a pass for level A1 I previously questioned them on it. It took quite a long time and a number of e-mails to get anything close to a real answer, but eventually said that minimum pass at IELTS is scored at 4.0

Submission of a score at 3.5 would need an ECO to act outside of his guidance.
Far too risky in my opinion.

[sexyvictoria]

Thanks Terpe. I'll just tell her to take the test asap.