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PTE Academic Score & IELTS Band Converter

Calculate PTE Academic overall score (10-90 scale) and convert directly to equivalent IELTS Band.

/ 90
Equivalent IELTS band
7.0
CLB level
7
Canadian Language Benchmark
PTE score
68
Out of 90

PTE Academic Score & IELTS Band Converter: how it works

PTE Academic scores map to IELTS bands and CLB levels through published concordance tables, which is what visa and admission authorities use.

PTE to IELTS concordance

Pearson published concordance
PTE scoreIELTS band
89+9.0
85–888.5
79–848.0
73–787.5
65–727.0
58–646.5
50–576.0
43–495.5

The mapping comes from Pearson’s own research comparing candidate performance on both tests. Individual institutions may apply their own equivalence, so check the requirement you are actually being assessed against.

CLB levels for Canadian immigration

Express Entry awards points by Canadian Language Benchmark level rather than raw test score. CLB 9 and above is where the points become substantial.

PTE overallCLB level
89+10
84–889
76–838
68–757
59–676

Choosing between PTE and IELTS

  • PTE is fully computer-scored, which removes examiner variability and returns results faster, often within days.
  • IELTS speaking is face-to-face, which some candidates find easier and others harder.
  • Both are accepted for Australian, Canadian, UK and New Zealand immigration.
  • A few institutions still prefer or require IELTS specifically — check before booking.

Based on

  • Pearson PTE Academic score guide and concordance tables

Frequently asked questions

A PTE overall score of 65 to 72 corresponds to IELTS band 7.0 under Pearson’s published concordance.

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