PTE to IELTS score converter

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IELTS to PTE conversion chart

Updated 25 September 2026

The same IELTS band needs a different PTE score in each skill. For example, IELTS 7.0 is 58 in listening and 59 in reading, but 76 in speaking and 69 in writing. Some rows in the table show a visa level. On those rows, the first number for each skill is the minimum PTE score Home Affairs needs for tests taken on or after 7 August 2025.

The numbers come from Pearson's July 2025 study of 1,522 people who took both tests within 90 days.

4.5
Overall
24–30
Listening
26–32
Reading
29–35
Speaking
14–23
Writing
17–28
5.0Vocational
Overall
31–38
Listening
33–39
Reading
36–41
Speaking
24–38
Writing
29–40
5.5
Overall
39–46
Listening
40–46
Reading
42–47
Speaking
39–53
Writing
41–50
6.0Competent
Overall
47–54
Listening
47–52
Reading
48–53
Speaking
54–65
Writing
51–59
6.5
Overall
55–62
Listening
53–57
Reading
54–58
Speaking
66–75
Writing
60–68
7.0Proficient
Overall
63–70
Listening
58–63
Reading
59–64
Speaking
76–82
Writing
69–76
7.5
Overall
71–78
Listening
64–68
Reading
65–69
Speaking
83–87
Writing
77–84
8.0Superior
Overall
79–85
Listening
69–74
Reading
70–74
Speaking
88–89
Writing
85–89
8.5
Overall
86–89
Listening
75–80
Reading
75–80
Speaking
90
Writing
90
9.0
Overall
90
Listening
81–90
Reading
81–90
Speaking
Not reached
Writing
Not reached

IELTS Academic bands and the PTE Academic scores that match them, overall and for each skill, from Pearson's July 2025 concordance study
IELTS band	Overall	Listening	Reading	Speaking	Writing
4.5	24–30	26–32	29–35	14–23	17–28
5.0Vocational	31–38	33–39	36–41	24–38	29–40
5.5	39–46	40–46	42–47	39–53	41–50
6.0Competent	47–54	47–52	48–53	54–65	51–59
6.5	55–62	53–57	54–58	66–75	60–68
7.0Proficient	63–70	58–63	59–64	76–82	69–76
7.5	71–78	64–68	65–69	83–87	77–84
8.0Superior	79–85	69–74	70–74	88–89	85–89
8.5	86–89	75–80	75–80	90	90
9.0	90	81–90	81–90	Not reached	Not reached

Common questions

What is IELTS 7 in PTE?

IELTS 7 is PTE 63 to 70 overall. For each skill, it is 58 to 63 in listening, 59 to 64 in reading, 76 to 82 in speaking and 69 to 76 in writing. These ranges come from Pearson's 2025 study.

What is PTE 65 in IELTS?

PTE 65 overall is IELTS 7.0. But for an Australian visa, Home Affairs checks each skill separately. For Proficient English, you need 58 in listening, 59 in reading, 76 in speaking and 69 in writing, all in one test taken on or after 7 August 2025.

How much is PTE 52 in IELTS?

PTE 52 overall is IELTS 6.0. IELTS 6.0 covers PTE 47 to 54, so you need 55 to reach IELTS 6.5.

What is IELTS 6.5 in PTE?

IELTS 6.5 is PTE 55 to 62 overall. Many master's degrees ask for IELTS 6.5, but many universities also set their own PTE score. Check the page for your course.

What does PTE 79 mean in IELTS?

PTE 79 overall is IELTS 8.0. For a visa, Superior English now needs 69 in listening, 70 in reading, 88 in speaking and 85 in writing, in one test taken on or after 7 August 2025.

What PTE score do I need for migration points?

Proficient English gives you 10 points, and Superior English gives you 20. For a test taken on or after 7 August 2025, Proficient needs 58 in listening, 59 in reading, 76 in speaking and 69 in writing. Superior needs 69 in listening, 70 in reading, 88 in speaking and 85 in writing. All four scores must come from one test. If you took the test before that date, the old rule applies: 65 in every skill for Proficient and 79 for Superior.

How accurate is a PTE to IELTS conversion?

It is a good guide. Pearson's 2025 study compared the scores of 1,522 people who took both tests within 90 days. The results are most reliable between IELTS 5.5 and 8.0. Pearson says every conversion is approximate, so a timed PTE practice test will tell you more.

Is PTE easier than IELTS?

Neither test is easier for everyone. In PTE, a computer scores you, and it rewards clear pronunciation and speaking at a steady pace. In IELTS, you speak with a real examiner. Take a timed practice test of each and compare your results.

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