The score you need, for a visa or a university

What visas and universities ask for

1. 1

   Australian visas

   On 7 August 2025, the Department of Home Affairs changed the PTE scores it needs for visas and the list of tests it accepts. IELTS scores did not change.

2. 2

   PTE Core scores for Canada

   Canada reads your PTE Core result as a CLB level for each skill. Federal Skilled Worker needs CLB 7 in all four: listening 60, reading 60, speaking 68 and writing 69.

3. 3

   PTE vs IELTS

   Neither test is easier for everyone. Both work for Australian visas and universities, so choose the format that suits you.

4. 4

   PTE Core vs PTE Academic

   Take PTE Core for moving to Canada, such as permanent residence or citizenship. Take PTE Academic for university study, or for a visa to Australia or New Zealand.

Tools

• University entry scores

  The IELTS and PTE minimum at each Australian university.

• IELTS to PTE score converter

  The conversion table, and the visa level each score meets.