Phil1712 Posted June 15, 2018 Share Posted June 15, 2018 Hi I have received my results today and have a overall band of 8. Is this the mark that is recognised towards the points system? I got an 8 in speaking and listening a 7 in writing and a 9 in reading. I hope it the overall band as don't want to sit the exam again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VERYSTORMY Posted June 15, 2018 Share Posted June 15, 2018 No, it doesn't work like that. Those results would give you a 7 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil1712 Posted June 15, 2018 Author Share Posted June 15, 2018 Hi my results say I have an overall score of 8 so is this the figure that is used to determine how many points I receive? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VERYSTORMY Posted June 15, 2018 Share Posted June 15, 2018 For points, you claim the lowest score. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil1712 Posted June 15, 2018 Author Share Posted June 15, 2018 Is there a difference in general or academic scores. So I could of got 9 in all but writing and still be scored a 7 .? That seems very unfortunate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lothar Posted June 15, 2018 Share Posted June 15, 2018 I think it depends on the occupation you select on the 189 list. For example for Accountant (General) we had to do Academic, perhaps some other professions you would be ok with general. Also as verystormy has said, you need to get 8+ in all bands to claims the points. The overall band does not count when claiming points. With 8 8 7 9, as you mentioned you will get 10 points. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ferrets Posted June 15, 2018 Share Posted June 15, 2018 57 minutes ago, lothar said: I think it depends on the occupation you select on the 189 list. For example for Accountant (General) we had to do Academic, perhaps some other professions you would be ok with general. Also as verystormy has said, you need to get 8+ in all bands to claims the points. The overall band does not count when claiming points. With 8 8 7 9, as you mentioned you will get 10 points. For some professions you need a 7 or greater across the board in the Academic test. For points you can sit the General to get 8 or greater across the board to get 20 points. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JetBlast Posted June 15, 2018 Share Posted June 15, 2018 As Ferrets says you need aminimum of 8 in every area to get the 20 points. In PTE you need a minimum of 79 in each area to get the 20 points. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil1712 Posted June 15, 2018 Author Share Posted June 15, 2018 (edited) It is very frustrating. All booked again to try on the 30th June. Wish me luck Edited June 15, 2018 by Phil1712 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JetBlast Posted June 15, 2018 Share Posted June 15, 2018 Good luck. It is said that the PTE is easier in writing should you miss the required mark. I can recommend e2 Lanague they do training, tutorials etc for both PTE and IELTS. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rasrad Posted June 15, 2018 Share Posted June 15, 2018 3 hours ago, Phil1712 said: It is very frustrating. All booked again to try on the 30th June. Wish me luck i am in the same boat as you. i have done IELTS twice each time i get 7.5 in one category. first time it was writing and then last time it was speaking. i tried the PTE last week, but halfway through the speaking section i knew it was a lost cause, because the guy next to me was hollering, i couldn't even hear myself think. i am sure my recordings were picking up his voice. i got a very low score in speaking. it will be a while before i convince myself to try the PTE again. (maybe if i find a centre with an enclosed booth) i am trying the IELTS again in July. my plan is just to keep hammering at it . Good luck in your next exam. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil1712 Posted June 15, 2018 Author Share Posted June 15, 2018 44 minutes ago, Rasrad said: i am in the same boat as you. i have done IELTS twice each time i get 7.5 in one category. first time it was writing and then last time it was speaking. i tried the PTE last week, but halfway through the speaking section i knew it was a lost cause, because the guy next to me was hollering, i couldn't even hear myself think. i am sure my recordings were picking up his voice. i got a very low score in speaking. it will be a while before i convince myself to try the PTE again. (maybe if i find a centre with an enclosed booth) i am trying the IELTS again in July. my plan is just to keep hammering at it . Good luck in your next exam. Good luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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