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Last updated 4 August 2026
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Descriptions of IELTS Studio features are based on the live product. Screenshots and examples are labelled as product demonstrations, and estimated bands are never presented as official test results.
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- 1. Identify the decision. We start with the question a test taker is trying to answer, not a target word count.
- 2. Check the official rule. Scoring and format claims are compared with current first-party IELTS guidance.
- 3. Separate facts from estimates. Approximate raw-score boundaries and AI-generated band estimates are labelled clearly.
- 4. Test the path. Interactive tools and product links are checked in the live experience before publication.