Get an honest band score for Task 1 and Task 2 in 30 seconds — then practice with an AI tutor that knows the official descriptors and tells you exactly how to jump a band.
Your essay
In contemporary society, the role of universities has been a subject of considerable debate. While some argue that higher education institutions ought to concentrate exclusively on academic disciplines...
On the one hand, proponents of the academic-only approach contend that universities are bastions of knowledge...
Overall band
Everything you need
Score Task 1, score Task 2, and train with an AI tutor between attempts — all in one place.
Paste the prompt and your 150-word answer. Get an honest band on Task Achievement, Coherence, Lexis and Grammar — with the exact lines to rewrite.
Full band breakdown across all 4 IELTS criteria plus a Band 8+ rewrite of your own essay so you can see the gap, not just hear about it.
Ask anything — how to structure an intro, fix cohesion, upgrade vocab. Trained on the official descriptors, available 24/7.
Why OrbitScore
Not another generic AI proofreader. OrbitScore is tuned for the IELTS rubric only — and it shows.
No grade inflation. We score the way real examiners do — using the public band descriptors verbatim.
Paste your essay, get a band score and breakdown faster than your teacher checks email.
Every report tells you exactly which sentences to fix — not vague advice like 'use more linkers'.
Your essays are never used for training. Score, learn, move on.
How it works
Task 1, Task 2, or open the AI Tutor.
Prompt + answer for scoring, or just chat with the tutor.
Overall + 4 criteria, concrete fixes, and a Band 8+ rewrite.
Real examiner standards
Task 1 and Task 2 are both scored on the same 4 official criteria. OrbitScore breaks down exactly where you're losing marks — and the AI tutor walks you through fixing it.
Does your essay fully address every part of the question?
Does your argument flow logically with the right linkers?
Are you using precise, varied vocabulary at C1 level?
Are your structures complex and accurate?
Pricing
Start free. Top up credits whenever you want — no subscriptions.
2 free credits to get started.
10 credits — perfect for light practice.