IELTS vs PTE: Official Score Conversion
Need a 7.0 Band but want to take the PTE? Use our official concordance matrix below to find your exact target score. This chart aligns with standard university and global immigration requirements (including UKVI and Australian DHA).
English Proficiency Level
IELTS
Band Score
PTE
Academic Score
Expert User
Flawless operational mastery of English
9.0
89 - 90
Very Good User
Handles complex academic arguments fluently
8.5
83 - 88
Very Good User (Milestone)
Standard requirement for Australian PR (Tier 20 Points)
8.0
79 - 82
Good User
Understands detailed academic reasoning well
7.5
73 - 78
Good User (Milestone)
Standard admission profile for elite UK & Canadian Universities
7.0
65 - 72
Competent User
Effective command within familiar situational fields
6.5
58 - 64
Competent User (Milestone)
Baseline minimum benchmark required for most Global Student Visas
6.0
50 - 57
Modest User
Partial operational command of the language
5.5
42 - 49
Modest User
Basic conversational framework capabilities only
5.0
36 - 41
