Band 7.5 IELTS Writing Task 2 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 7.5 · IELTS Momentum Workout · 2026-07-27

IELTS Writing Task 2 question

In many parts of the world girls and boys are educated together in co-educational or mixed schools. Some people think that girls and boys benefit from being educated separately in single-sex schools. To what extent do you agree with this view?

Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge and experience. Write at least 250 words.

Student answer (Band 7.5)

While many countries have adopted co-education in their education system, some people believe that teaching students separately based on their gender differences has its benefits. I completely agree with this statement.

Firstly, there are certainly many advantages when it comes to co-education. Boys and girls can learn how to get on with the opposite gender from an early ege, which is an invaluable interpersonal skill in today's world. For instance, generally speaking, females and males have different characteristics, and students can familiarize themselves with a variety of personalities in mixed schools, enabling them to adapt to the authentic situations later on in the workplace.

In terms of single-sex schools, we need to admit that they do not have features possessed by mixed schools. That, though, does not necessarily indicate that educating students separately does not have its benefits. In Iceland, for example, some educational institutions have already adopted this system, separating students and tailoring curricula based on gender. As a result, boys and girls have more opportunities to showcase their talents freely without being influenced by stereotypes that boys should be good at science and girls should be interested in art. In addition, they do not face the competition from the opposite gender anymore, enabling them to grow up in a relatively relaxing environment compared to the past.

In conclusion, despite the fact that co-education has many benefits and single-sex schools do not have those, it must be admitted that younger generations can gain many advantages from such education, such as avoiding stereotypes and a more relaxing environment. Thus, I strongly agree with the opinion that students benefit from being educated separately.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 7.5

You have addressed all parts of the task and maintained a clear position throughout. You acknowledge the benefits of co-education before presenting your argument for single-sex schools. The ideas are relevant and supported by examples, such as the reference to Iceland. To reach a higher band, ensure that your arguments are more deeply explored; for instance, you could explain why the absence of competition from the opposite gender specifically leads to better academic outcomes, rather than just stating it creates a 'relaxing environment'. Overall, the response is well-structured and directly answers the prompt.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 7.5

The essay is logically organized with a clear introduction, body paragraphs, and a conclusion. You use cohesive devices such as 'Firstly', 'In terms of', 'For instance', and 'In conclusion' to guide the reader through your argument. The progression of ideas is clear, moving from the benefits of co-education to the advantages of single-sex schools. Paragraphing is used appropriately to separate distinct ideas. To improve, ensure that your transitions between paragraphs are slightly more sophisticated to enhance the flow of your argument.

Lexical Resource — Band 7.0

You demonstrate a sufficient range of vocabulary to discuss the topic with some precision. Phrases like 'invaluable interpersonal skill', 'tailoring curricula', and 'showcase their talents' are used effectively. There is a minor spelling error ('ege' instead of 'age'). While the vocabulary is adequate and appropriate for the task, incorporating more topic-specific collocations or less common academic vocabulary would help elevate the score. Your word choice is generally accurate and does not impede communication.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 7.5

You use a mix of simple and complex sentence structures effectively. Most sentences are clear and grammatically sound. There are occasional minor errors, such as 'adapt to the authentic situations' (the article 'the' is unnecessary here) and 'do not face the competition from the opposite gender' (also slightly awkward phrasing). However, these errors are infrequent and do not hinder the reader's understanding. You have good control over punctuation and sentence construction, which supports the clarity of your arguments.

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