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Move your PTE Academic score onto the IELTS Academic band scale using the concordance Pearson publishes. Slide the input, or type a PTE score below.
IELTS Band
7.0
TOEFL iBT
94–109
CEFR
B2
Concordance based on Pearson's published PTE Academic ↔ CEFR / IELTS tables; TOEFL iBT is an indicative range. Universities and immigration authorities publish the exact requirements they accept — always check yours before booking a test.
The official Pearson concordance between PTE Academic (10–90) and IELTS Academic bands (0–9). These are approximate — always double-check the exact score your target institution or immigration authority accepts.
| PTE Academic | IELTS Band | CEFR |
|---|---|---|
| 30 | < 5.0 | A2 |
| 36 | 5.0 | A2 |
| 43 | 5.5 | B1 |
| 50 | 6.0 | B1 |
| 58 | 6.5 | B1 |
| 65 | 7.0 | B2 |
| 73 | 7.5 | B2 |
| 79 | 8.0 | C1 |
| 83 | 8.5 | C1 |
| 89 | 9.0 | C2 |
Is a PTE 65 the same as an IELTS 7.0?
Approximately, yes — 65 on PTE Academic aligns with a 7.0 IELTS band per the Pearson concordance. But the two tests measure different things, so treat this as a planning guide, not an official equivalence.
Which test is easier — PTE or IELTS?
Neither is easier globally. PTE is fully computer-scored and typically returns results within 48 hours; IELTS has a human speaking examiner. Many students find PTE more predictable because scoring rubrics are strict and consistent.
Do universities accept both?
Most universities in Australia, the UK, Canada, and New Zealand accept both, but the minimum score they require is publicly listed on their admissions pages — check yours before booking.
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