how to score 6.5 in ielts writing
Oct 27, 2026
Short answer
A writing band of 6.5 is an average, so the target is usually one criterion at 7 and one at 6 for a task, or solid 6.5-level work across all four.
A writing band of 6.5 is an average, so the target is usually one criterion at 7 and one at 6 for a task, or solid 6.5-level work across all four. In practice that is an answer that covers the task fully, links ideas mainly by ordering and reference, and produces frequent error-free complex sentences.
If two criteria already sit at 7 and two at 6, reaching a stable 6.5 is about consistency rather than a higher peak. Keep a four-column record after every task so the criterion that moves and the one that stalls are both visible.
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