PTE Academic
PTE score for an Australian visa
Enter listening, reading, writing, and speaking. See whether the scores meet Competent, Proficient, or Superior English, and the migration points for that level.
Check your four scores
Each skill has its own minimum. The level you meet is the highest one where all four scores clear that line.
Enter listening, reading, writing, and speaking to see the level.
Australian English levels for PTE Academic
Minimum score in each skill. On these tables, a higher level also meets the levels below it. Points are the single English result on the subclass 189 and 190 points tables.
Test taken on or after 7 August 2025
Home Affairs Table 1. Minimum PTE Academic score in each skill for a test taken on or after 7 August 2025.
| Level | Listening | Reading | Writing | Speaking | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Competent English | 47 | 48 | 51 | 54 | 0 |
| Proficient English | 58 | 59 | 69 | 76 | 10 |
| Superior English | 69 | 70 | 85 | 88 | 20 |
Score sources, checked 11 November 2026: Competent English; Proficient English; Superior English. Points: Points table for Skilled Independent visa (subclass 189).
Test taken on or before 6 August 2025
Home Affairs Table 2. A test taken on or before 6 August 2025 may be used as evidence until 6 August 2028 inclusive, depending on the visa.
| Level | Listening | Reading | Writing | Speaking | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Competent English | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 0 |
| Proficient English | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 10 |
| Superior English | 79 | 79 | 79 | 79 | 20 |
Score sources, checked 11 November 2026: Competent English; Proficient English; Superior English. Points: Points table for Skilled Independent visa (subclass 189).
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Frequently asked questions
Does my overall PTE score decide the Australian English level?
No. Home Affairs sets a minimum in each of listening, reading, writing, and speaking. Your level is the highest one where every skill meets that minimum. One skill below the line drops you to the next level, or below Competent.
What changed on 7 August 2025?
Tests taken on or after 7 August 2025 use a new set of PTE minimums. Tests taken on or before 6 August 2025 keep the earlier minimums, and those results may be used as evidence until 6 August 2028 inclusive, depending on the visa.
How many migration points do these levels give?
On the subclass 189 and subclass 190 points tables, Competent English is 0 points, Proficient English is 10 points, and Superior English is 20 points. The points test awards one English result, the highest level you meet.
Is this enough to lodge a visa?
No. This page only compares four scores with the published PTE minimums. The visa subclass, the test date, and the evidence Home Affairs asks for still apply. Fully online English tests are not accepted. Passport holders of Canada, New Zealand, Ireland, the United Kingdom, and the United States can show Competent English without a test. Check the official page for your visa.
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