IELTS Average Scores 2023 - Check Section Wise, University Wise & Country Wise Average IELTS Scores

The average IELTS score for France, of test-takers with French as their first/native language is 6.3. There are around more than 180 universities in France that accept the IELTS test from international students. French universities such as Ecole Polytechnique, University of Montpellier and ECE Graduate School of Engineering accept IELTS scores between 6.0 and 7.0. 
 

The average IELTS score for Germany and/or German test-takers is 7.3 across all four IELTS parts (listening, reading, writing and speaking). This level suggests that test-takers were adequately advanced to study linguistically difficult subjects.

The minimum average IELTS score for the UK varies as per the course you wish to pursue. Students must have a minimum IELTS band score of 6.0 to 6.5 on average and a band score of 7 for some of the top universities in order to pursue a degree program in the UK. However, various courses at the same university may have varying IELTS score requirements, therefore it is best to visit the university's website for more information.

The average IELTS score in Australia of test-takers with English as their first/native language is 7.0. The IELTS exam is accepted by around more than 750 universities in Australia. In Australia, the average IELTS score requirement for organisations accepting IELTS band score is 6.1.
 

The average IELTS score in India of Indian test-takers who speak Hindi as their first language is 6.5. While the same score band requirement for IELTS test-takers in India in 2017 was 6.04. The IELTS test is accepted by approximately 65 universities in India. In India, the IELTS average score required by organizations accepting IELTS is 5.8.

No, the IELTS exam is not hard for Indians. The exam is easy for individuals who prepare properly and have a clear understanding of the format of the exam. It will take several months to prepare properly. Most people believe IELTS is simple, and as a result, they end up getting a low average IELTS score or band.

There is no minimum or average IELTS score requirement for immigration in Canada. However, language requirements for admission to a top Canadian university might be stringent at times. Furthermore, most universities require both an overall score and per-section criteria. For example, good institutions typically require a minimum overall IELTS score of 6.5 and a minimum of 6 in each component.

The minimum/average IELTS score which is required for New Zealand varies for different purposes which are enlisted below: 

• A total average ILETS score of 6.5 in the IELTS General or IELTS Academic module is necessary for the Skilled Migrant Category.

• Business Categories: The required IELTS band score for the principal applicant is determined by the category under which the individual applies.

  • Employee of a Relocating Business Category: at least 5 points in either the General or Academic category.

  • Entrepreneur Residence or Entrepreneur Work Visa: at least an IELTS band score of 4 in the General or Academic module.

  • Investor: IELTS General or Academic module overall band score of at least 3.

  • Residence from Work Category: IELTS General or Academic module of at least 5 IELTS band scores. The same is true for their spouse and children.

The minimum average IELTS band score that is required for a UK student visa is 4.0 or above in the Speaking and Listening sections, whereas the scores for Reading and Writing can be ignored.

An average overall IELTS score of 6 is enough to get into most of the renowned and well-known universities in Germany. Having said that, if you really wish to aim to move higher in the ranking list, you need to get an average IELTS score of 6.5 or higher to apply to the top German universities.