The scoring system IELTS Test uses is relatively straightforward. Your English communication abilities will be graded via various tests. After completing all of these tests, you will receive a score from 0 to 9. This is the final result (“band score”) that represents your knowledge of the English language. Generally speaking, a band score of 7 will be good enough for most international universities, while a band score of 7.5 will be accepted even among Oxbridge and Ivy League institutions.