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PTE ↔ IELTS converter
Approximate concordance for planning. Not a substitute for official requirements.
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| PTE Academic | IELTS Academic | Label |
|---|---|---|
| 86–90 | 9.0 | Expert |
| 83–85 | 8.5 | Very good |
| 79–82 | 8.0 | Very good |
| 73–78 | 7.5 | Good |
| 65–72 | 7.0 | Good |
| 59–64 | 6.5 | Competent |
| 51–58 | 6.0 | Competent |
| 43–50 | 5.5 | Modest |
| 36–42 | 5.0 | Modest |
| 30–35 | 4.5 | Limited |
| 23–29 | 4.0 | Limited |
Use this table to communicate with advisors or compare past IELTS attempts to a PTE goal. Then verify the exact score your university or immigration pathway lists.
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It follows widely published concordance ranges used for guidance. Institutions set their own requirements. Always check the score they list for your application.
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