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PTE to IELTS Score Converter

Find your IELTS equivalent band score from your PTE Academic overall score in seconds.

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65
1090

IELTS Equivalent

7.5

Very Good

Approximate IELTS band equivalent

PTE to IELTS Score Comparison Table

PTE Score RangeIELTS BandCEFR Level
86909C2
79858.5C2
73788C2
65727.5C1
58647C1
50576.5B2
42496B2
35415.5B2
30345B1
24294.5B1

PTE vs IELTS — Key Differences

FeaturePTE AcademicIELTS
Format100% computer-basedComputer or paper-based
Duration~2 hours~2 hrs 45 mins
Results1–5 business days3–5 business days (computer), 13 days (paper)
Scoring10–90 scale1–9 band scale
SpeakingSpoken into a microphoneFace-to-face with examiner
WritingTyped responsesHandwritten or typed
AvailabilityDaily slots at test centresLimited dates at test centres
Accepted by UK VisasYes (UKVI-approved version)Yes (UKVI IELTS)
Accepted for Canada PRNo (Express Entry)Yes
Accepted for AustraliaYesYes

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Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. PTE Academic (UKVI-approved version) is accepted for UK visa applications. However, always check the specific visa type requirements with the UK Home Office, as some routes specify particular test approvals.

Many test takers find PTE easier because it is fully computer-marked (no examiner bias), results come faster (typically 1–5 business days), and the Speaking and Writing tasks can be completed in a shorter sitting. However, performance varies by individual strengths.

The conversion shown is an approximation based on the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) alignment. Both tests map to the same CEFR levels, but the conversion is not officially endorsed by either PTE or IELTS.

PTE Academic scores are valid for 2 years from the test date, the same as IELTS.

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