| The HKEAA has conducted a benchmarking study to compare the standards between the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) and the 2012 HKDSE English Language Examination. The tables below show the equivalent of level 2 to level 5** in HKDSE with respect to IELTS band scores.The results were developed based on the stratified samples of candidates taking the 2012 HKDSE.
HKDSE English Language Subject Level
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Overall IELTS Band Score Equivalent Range
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| 5** |
7.51 – 7.77 |
| 5* |
7.16 – 7.32 |
| 5 |
6.81 – 6.99 |
| 4 |
6.31 – 6.51 |
| 3 |
5.48 – 5.68 |
| 2 |
4.79 – 5.07 |
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