Compare PTE overall scores with IELTS and CEFR
You are 0 PTE points from the next IELTS band.
Practise to lift your bandIndicative comparison only. A concordant score is not a guaranteed IELTS result, and PrepEx practice estimates are not official Pearson scores. Always confirm the exact score an institution or visa authority requires.
PTE Academic to IELTS Academic table
This is Pearson’s July 2025 comparison of PTE Academic overall scores and IELTS Academic overall bands. For example, 58 falls in the 55–62 range alongside IELTS 6.5; 71 falls in the 71–78 range alongside IELTS 7.5. Skill-score comparisons use different tables. A concordance is not a guaranteed result on another test.
| PTE Academic | IELTS Academic | CEFR |
|---|---|---|
| 90 | 9.0 | C2 |
| 86–89 | 8.5 | C2 |
| 79–85 | 8.0 | C1–C2 |
| 71–78 | 7.5 | C1 |
| 63–70 | 7.0 | B2–C1 |
| 55–62 | 6.5 | B2 |
| 47–54 | 6.0 | B1–B2 |
| 39–46 | 5.5 | B1 |
| 31–38 | 5.0 | A2–B1 |
| 24–30 | 4.5 | A2 |
Concordance values from Pearson PTE Academic scoring and the Pearson – IELTS concordance study. Ranges are indicative and rounded to the nearest reported band.
What each level means for study and work
PTE scores behind Australian skilled-migration English levels
| English level | Listening / Reading | Writing / Speaking | Test date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Superior English | 69 / 70 | 85 / 88 | From 7 August 2025 |
| Proficient English | 58 / 59 | 69 / 76 | From 7 August 2025 |
| Competent English | 47 / 48 | 51 / 54 | From 7 August 2025 |
The table lists minimum PTE Academic scores for each skill for tests taken on or after 7 August 2025. All four thresholds must be met. For tests taken on or before 6 August 2025, the earlier thresholds were 50 in each skill for Competent, 65 for Proficient and 79 for Superior. Whether an earlier result is still valid depends on the visa and its evidence period. An overall-score comparison cannot establish eligibility.
Migration guidance reviewed by Kate Feng on 27 September 2026. Confirm the required level, accepted test and validity period with the Australian Department of Home Affairs or your registered migration agent before booking a test.
How to use a concordance responsibly
A concordance shows how scores from two tests line up on average across many test takers. It does not predict the band an individual would earn on the other test, and it does not replace an official result. If an institution or visa stream names a specific test, take that test.
Pick the score your destination requires, convert it to a PTE target here, then build toward that target with focused practice and a full mock.
Score-scale facts checked against Pearson's current PTE Academic scoring guidance on 27 September 2026. Overall-score concordance and visa skill thresholds are separate references; CEFR labels are indicative.