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Type a PTE score to see the IELTS band, or pick an IELTS band to see the PTE range. Two-way, using Pearson's official July 2025 concordance — with the per-skill table most converters leave out.

I have a PTE Academic score

≈ IELTS —
Enter your overall PTE score

I have an IELTS band

≈ PTE —
Pick your IELTS band
Approximate — for guidance only. Based on Pearson's July 2025 PTE Academic–IELTS concordance study. A concordance is a statistical average, not an official equivalence: universities and visa authorities set their own required scores, and for Australian visas the per-section requirement is what actually counts, not a converted band. Always confirm the exact score your institution or visa needs.

Full PTE–IELTS concordance table (2025)

Overall scores plus each skill. Notice the skills don't line up: PTE tends to give higher Speaking numbers and stricter Listening/Reading numbers for the same IELTS band — which is why a single "overall" conversion can mislead.

IELTS bandPTE overallPTE ListeningPTE ReadingPTE SpeakingPTE Writing
9.09081–9081–90
8.586–8975–8075–809090
8.079–8569–7470–7488–8985–89
7.571–7864–6865–6983–8777–84
7.063–7058–6359–6476–8269–76
6.555–6253–5754–5866–7560–68
6.047–5447–5248–5354–6551–59
5.539–4640–4642–4739–5341–50
5.031–3833–3936–4124–3829–40
4.524–3026–3229–3514–2317–28

Source: Pearson, "Concordance study analysis — PTE Academic" (July 2025). Ranges reflect normal score variation; "—" means the band sits at the top of the PTE scale for that skill.

How to read your result

Enter a PTE score on the left to see the IELTS band it usually falls in, or pick an IELTS band on the right to see the equivalent PTE range. Both use the overall concordance.

If you need a specific skill (say, IELTS 7 in Writing for a visa), use the table above — the per-skill columns are what an institution will check, not your overall. For Australia PR, don't convert at all: work directly in PTE section scores with the points calculator. Still deciding between the tests? Read PTE vs IELTS.

Common questions

Is the PTE to IELTS conversion official?
It is based on Pearson's official July 2025 concordance study, which compared over 1,500 people who took both tests. But a concordance is a statistical average, not a guarantee — it is for guidance only. The score that matters is the exact one your university or visa authority requires.
What is PTE 65 in IELTS?
A PTE Academic overall score of 65 falls in the IELTS 7.0 band, whose overall concordance range is PTE 63 to 70. Remember this is the overall mapping; individual skills convert differently.
What PTE score equals IELTS 8.0?
IELTS 8.0 overall maps to roughly PTE 79 to 85. For a specific skill it differs — for example IELTS 8.0 in Writing is about PTE 85 to 89, while IELTS 8.0 in Listening is about PTE 69 to 74.
Why do the skills convert differently from the overall?
PTE and IELTS score each skill on their own scales, so the same IELTS band lines up with different PTE numbers for Listening, Reading, Speaking and Writing. PTE Speaking scores tend to run higher, and Listening and Reading a little lower, for the same band. Use the per-skill table when a specific skill score is required.
Can I use a converted score for my Australian visa?
No — Australian visa points are assessed on your actual PTE section scores against per-section thresholds, not a converted IELTS band. Use the PTE points calculator instead, and always confirm the exact requirement with the official source.

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The PTE Master is an independent practice platform and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Pearson. "PTE Academic" is a trademark of its owner. Information is provided in good faith and can change — always confirm current details with the official source. Last updated: 24 July 2026.