PTE Academic
PTE score calculator
Enter the four PTE Academic skill scores. See the IELTS band for each skill and the Australian visa English level those scores meet.
Calculate from four skills
PTE does not average the four skills into the overall score, so this calculator does not estimate an overall band.
IELTS equivalent
- Listening
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- Reading
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- Writing
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- Speaking
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Enter listening, reading, writing, and speaking to see the level.
PTE to IELTS concordance
Pearson's July 2025 study. A dash means no PTE range was published for that band. Speaking 90 and writing 90 align with IELTS 8.5.
| IELTS band | Overall | Listening | Reading | Speaking | Writing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.5 | 24–30 | 26–32 | 29–35 | 14–23 | 17–28 |
| 5.0 | 31–38 | 33–39 | 36–41 | 24–38 | 29–40 |
| 5.5 | 39–46 | 40–46 | 42–47 | 39–53 | 41–50 |
| 6.0 | 47–54 | 47–52 | 48–53 | 54–65 | 51–59 |
| 6.5 | 55–62 | 53–57 | 54–58 | 66–75 | 60–68 |
| 7.0 | 63–70 | 58–63 | 59–64 | 76–82 | 69–76 |
| 7.5 | 71–78 | 64–68 | 65–69 | 83–87 | 77–84 |
| 8.0 | 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 | — | — |
Source: Establishing score concordance between the enhanced PTE Academic and IELTS Academic (July 2025), Table 8. Checked 11 November 2026.
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
What does the calculator show?
An IELTS band for each skill, using Pearson's July 2025 concordance, and the Australian English level those four scores meet under the Home Affairs minimums for the date you sat the test.
Why can the same PTE number be a different IELTS band in speaking and listening?
Pearson published a separate concordance for each skill. The same PTE number does not map to the same IELTS band in listening, reading, speaking, and writing.
Which test date should I choose?
Use the date you sat PTE Academic. On or after 7 August 2025 uses the current minimums. On or before 6 August 2025 uses the earlier minimums.
Are these results official?
No. They repeat published tables so you can look a score up. Confirm the requirement with your institution or the Department of Home Affairs before you rely on it.
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