PTE Academic
Free PTE score tools
Look up a PTE Academic score against Pearson's July 2025 IELTS concordance, or check the Australian English level for four skill scores.
PTE to IELTS converter
Turn an overall score, or one skill score, into the July 2025 IELTS band.
Open toolPTE score for an Australian visa
See whether four skill scores meet Competent, Proficient, or Superior, and the points.
Open toolPTE score calculator
IELTS band for each skill, plus the Australian visa level those scores meet.
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Hear an original sentence, type it, and score one point for each word you spell correctly.
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Enter one PTE Academic score. The band is the July 2025 concordance for that skill.
Enter a score to see the IELTS band.
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).
Frequently asked questions
Are these PTE score tools official?
No. LearnPTE repeats published tables from Pearson and the Department of Home Affairs. The tools are a study aid. Check the official source before you apply for a visa or a course.
Which tool should I use?
Use the PTE to IELTS converter for one overall or skill score. Use the Australian visa check when you have all four skill scores and want Competent, Proficient, or Superior. Use the calculator when you want the IELTS band for each skill and the visa level together.
Do Australian visa points use my overall PTE score?
No. Proficient English is 10 points and Superior English is 20 points on the skilled migration points tables, and each level needs a minimum in every skill. Competent English is 0 points.
Which concordance is this?
Pearson's July 2025 concordance for the enhanced PTE Academic and IELTS Academic, for the overall score and for each skill.
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