Band 6.5 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 6.5 · Cambridge IELTS 17 · 2026-08-24

IELTS Writing Task 1 question

You recently booked a part-time course at a college. You now need to cancel your booking.

Write a letter to the college administrator. In your letter:

• say which part-time course you booked
• explain why you need to cancel your booking
• ask about booking a different course

You do NOT need to write any addresses.

Begin your letter as follows:

Dear Sir or Madam,

Student answer (Band 6.5)

Dear Sir,

I am writing to make a request to change the course which I recently booked. I enrolled in HCA Part time course at Western community College. After taking consultation from career professionals , I find that ECEA is the best course for me so I would like to change my current course.

I would like to mention the most prominent reason behind this is the permanent residence pathways. If I will do ECEA full time course then I am eligible to claim extra points which will ultimately increase my CRS score. Moreover, I have some previous experience in this field which can be beneficial in this education.

I would be appreciate if you could enroll me in ECA full time course . It would be grateful if you let me how I can change my course using online college website. I look forward to hearing from you soon.

Your Faithfully,

RAM K

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 7.0

The letter covers all three bullet points required by the prompt: identifying the course, explaining the reason for cancellation, and inquiring about a different course. The tone is generally appropriate for a formal letter. However, the development of ideas is slightly uneven; while the explanation regarding permanent residence pathways is clear, the request for the new course could be more specific regarding the administrative process. The letter successfully conveys the writer's intent, and all parts of the task are addressed, meeting the requirements for a Band 7.0.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 7.0

The letter is logically organized into clear paragraphs, with each paragraph focusing on a specific aspect of the task. The progression of ideas is easy to follow. Cohesive devices such as 'Moreover' and 'If' are used to link sentences, although some transitions feel slightly mechanical. The use of referencing is generally clear, though the flow between the second and third paragraphs could be smoother. Overall, the structure is coherent and the paragraphing is appropriate for a formal letter, justifying a Band 7.0.

Lexical Resource — Band 6.0

The vocabulary is sufficient for the task, with some attempts at more specific terminology like 'permanent residence pathways' and 'CRS score'. However, there are some inaccuracies in word choice and collocation, such as 'taking consultation' (should be 'consulting with') and 'it would be grateful' (should be 'I would be grateful'). These errors do not impede communication, but they indicate a need for more precise control over collocations and formal expressions. The range is adequate for a Band 6.0.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 6.0

The response uses a mix of simple and complex sentence structures. There are several grammatical errors, such as 'I would be appreciate' (should be 'I would appreciate'), 'let me how' (missing 'know'), and 'If I will do' (should be 'If I do'). While these errors are noticeable, they do not prevent the reader from understanding the message. The control over complex structures is inconsistent, which is characteristic of a Band 6.0 performance.

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