Both the Academic and General Training Writing 
Modules consist of two tasks, Task 1 and Task 
2. Each task is assessed independently. The 
assessment of Task 2 carries more weight in 
marking than Task 1.  Detailed performance descriptors have been 
developed which describe written performance 
at the 9 IELTS bands. These descriptors apply 
to both the Academic and General Training 
Modules. 
Task 1 scripts are assessed on the following