Updated for the August 2025 PTE format
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7.0
PTE 65 falls in the PTE 63–70 range in Pearson's 2025 concordance.
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Overall and per-skill conversion using Pearson's July 2025 table, in both directions.
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PTE has no single pass mark. Each university, employer and visa programme sets its own minimum. Find the requirement for your goal in our PTE passing score guide, or start with your destination.
47
overall for a student visa (subclass 500), tests from 7 Aug 2025
Source: Home Affairs
58
overall, principal applicant for skilled residence
Source: Immigration NZ
CLB 7
PTE Core: speaking 68, listening 60, reading 60, writing 69
Source: IRCC
59
in each skill for B2: degree level and Skilled Worker (PTE Academic UKVI)
Source: GOV.UK, Pearson
Varies
set by each university, so check the programme page
Source: University sites
Varies
depends on the university and course
Source: University sites
Headline figures checked on 9 October 2026; each page carries the full table, the exceptions and the official links. Which countries accept PTE?
Applying to a university? See the PTE score each university asks for, or check your scores against a university or visa route.
| IELTS overall | PTE Academic overall |
|---|---|
| 6.0 | 47–54 |
| 6.5 | 55–62 |
| 7.0 | 63–70 |
| 7.5 | 71–78 |
| 8.0 | 79–85 |
| 8.5 | 86–89 |
Estimates from Pearson's July 2025 concordance summary. Use the PTE to IELTS converter for each skill.
| Level | Minimum scores (new test) |
|---|---|
| Functional English | 24 overall |
| Vocational English | Listening 33, Reading 36, Writing 29, Speaking 24 |
| Competent English | Listening 47, Reading 48, Writing 51, Speaking 54 |
| Proficient English | Listening 58, Reading 59, Writing 69, Speaking 76 |
| Superior English | Listening 69, Reading 70, Writing 85, Speaking 88 |
Check the level your visa needs, then see how your scores compare on the PTE score for Australia page.
The basics
PTE stands for Pearson Test of English. It is a computer-based English test with four skills: speaking, writing, reading and listening. The main test takes about 2 hours, scores run from 10 to 90, and results usually arrive within 2 days. Since 7 August 2025 the PTE Academic test has 22 scored question types. Practise every one of them free, with no sign-up.
The key facts on the test, from Pearson's official pages.
| Full name | Pearson Test of English (PTE Academic, Core, Academic UKVI and Home) |
|---|---|
| Length | A single computer-based test of about 2 hours |
| Score scale | 10 to 90, on the Global Scale of English, overall and per skill |
| Results | Typically within 2 days; in some cases up to 5 business days |
| Score validity | Two years from the test date, per Pearson |
| Test centres | Over 115 countries |
Check the exact test your university, employer or visa asks for before you book. Compare them in our PTE test comparison.
University study abroad, Australia and New Zealand visas, and professional registration.
UK work visas that need a four-skills test, and UK study below degree level. Same content and scoring as PTE Academic.
Canadian permanent residency (PR) and citizenship applications through IRCC, and postgraduate work permits.
UK visa tests at the A1, A2 and B1 levels, taken as a speaking and listening test. Check the UK requirements before you book.
Three parts, back to back. Full task list, order and timing are on our PTE exam pattern guide.
Part 1: Speaking & Writing
76–84 minutes
9 question types
Part 2: Reading
23–30 minutes
5 question types
Part 3: Listening
31–39 minutes
8 question types
Total: 22 scored question types. The original 20 remain, and two speaking tasks were added on 7 August 2025.
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FAQ
Short answers, with links to the full guides. Go deeper: PTE vs IELTS, PTE exam fee, PTE result, PTE preparation, PTE mock test, PTE exam centres in India.
PTE stands for Pearson Test of English. It is a computer-based English test run by Pearson, the UK education company, and it is used for university study, visas and work registration in several countries.
PTE (Pearson Test of English) is a computer-based English test with four skills: speaking, writing, reading and listening. Scores run from 10 to 90, and many universities and visa programmes in Australia, New Zealand, the UK and Canada accept it for specific test types.
Neither test is better for everyone. PTE is fully computer-based, uses AI scoring and has no face-to-face speaking interview. IELTS Academic has a live examiner for speaking. Pick the test your university or visa programme accepts, then choose the format that suits you. Our PTE vs IELTS comparison covers the differences side by side.
There is no objective answer. Both tests assess the same four skills in different ways. Candidates who type quickly and are comfortable reading on screen often find PTE easier, while candidates who prefer talking to a person often find IELTS easier.
An IELTS 7.0 overall band matches a PTE Academic overall score of 63–70 in Pearson's July 2025 concordance study. Skill-by-skill ranges differ, so use our PTE to IELTS converter for the full table.
An IELTS 7.5 overall band matches a PTE Academic overall score of 71–78 in the same concordance study.
An IELTS 8.5 overall band matches a PTE Academic overall score of 86–89 in the same concordance study.
A PTE Academic overall score of 65 falls in the IELTS 7 band in Pearson's July 2025 concordance study. Individual skill scores may map to different bands.
On this site. Every practice page has original questions and works in your browser with no login. Your progress is saved on your own device, and you can check your practice score after each set and see your results by skill on the progress page. Pearson also publishes free preparation resources on its official website.
PTE Academic is a single test of about 2 hours. Speaking and Writing take 76–84 minutes, Reading 23–30 minutes and Listening 31–39 minutes. The full breakdown is on our exam pattern page.
Pearson says most test takers receive their scores within two business days. In some cases they can take up to five business days.
Pearson says a PTE score is valid for two years from the test date. Some institutions set their own expiry rules, so check with the organisation you are applying to.
The fee depends on the test centre and can change, so check the current price before you book. Our PTE exam fee page explains where to find the latest figure on Pearson's official site.
There is no official shortcut. Pearson's free preparation resources cover the test format and each task type. A short, focused plan that practises every task type is more useful than cramming. Our PTE preparation guide sets out a study plan.
Guides
Book PTE in India: create one myPTE account, pick centre and date, pay on Pearson's site, bring a valid passport. Reschedule rules and deadlines.
IELTS TOEFL PTE comparison: score scales, validity, format and which test suits your university or visa route. Includes the new TOEFL 1-6 scale.
IELTS 5.5 equals about PTE 39-46 overall (Pearson, 2025). See which official UK, Australia, NZ and Canada PTE minimums it clears or misses.
PTE Academic, Academic UKVI and PTE Core compared: who accepts each (Australia, UK, NZ, Canada), format differences and how to pick before you book.
Which countries accept PTE? Pearson lists 72 countries, and Australia, NZ, Canada and the UK publish PTE visa rules. Checked against official sources.
Germany has no national PTE score. Each university sets its own rule, such as TUM's 65 overall. Check university and visa figures on official sites.
Collocation list for PTE: 36 original word pairs by topic with examples, common mistakes, an 8-question quiz and a link to Pearson's official list.
PTE Core explained: what it tests, the IRCC CLB score chart for Canada PR, a same-level IELTS General comparison, and practice for the shared task types.
PTE Core practice guide: the three parts and task types, which ones you can practise here, the Core-only Write Email gap, UKVI notes and a 4-week plan.
What is PTE? Full form, eligibility, exam pattern, dates, fees and results explained, verified against Pearson's official pages and updated for 2026.
PTE exam centres in India: 57 centres in 37 cities, from Pearson's own centre data (9 Oct 2026), with Kerala and Chennai answers and how to check slots.
How long is the PTE exam? About 2 hours in three parts. Part timings, task order, check-in steps and a test-day planner. Checked 10 Oct 2026.
PTE exam fee in India: Pearson's price (INR 18,000 incl. GST), refund and reschedule rules, vouchers and the USD 160 rescore fee. Checked 9 Oct 2026.
The verified PTE exam pattern for 2026: all 22 question types, timing per section, the test-day flow, how each task is scored, and a printable summary.
Is there a new PTE format in 2026? We checked Pearson's pages: the only update is the 7 Aug 2025 one. See what changed and which 2026 claims are false.
PTE Core or IELTS General Training for Express Entry? Official IRCC CLB tables side by side, plus what to take for study, and a decision table.
PTE Academic UKVI or IELTS for UKVI for a UK visa? Both are approved by gov.uk. See the level each route needs, results time and how to choose.
PTE Academic has no pass mark. See the current Australia student visa PTE score (47 overall), typical university minimums and how long a score stays valid.
Plan PTE preparation in 2, 4 or 8 weeks with the official test format, tips for each part, and free original practice for all 22 scored question types.
Canada study permit and PTE: IRCC sets no PTE score, your college does. SDS ended 8 Nov 2024. Know when PTE Academic or PTE Core applies. Checked Oct 2026.
PTE for masters in Australia: Victoria University needs 60 (52 per section), UNSW 64 to 65 (54 per section). Official scores, Pearson ranges, visa levels.
New Zealand has no PTE minimum for a fee-paying student visa; your university sets it. Auckland: 50 for bachelor's, 58 for masters. Checked 10 Oct 2026.
NZ skilled residence needs PTE Academic 58 overall (partner 36), in person only; the work visa (AEWV) needs 29 for skill level 3-5 jobs. Checked 13 Oct.
UK Skilled Worker visa needs CEFR B2 in all four skills, which Pearson lists as PTE Academic UKVI 59+ each. Who is exempt, who needs only B1, how to book.
UK student visa PTE requirement: B2 (59+ per skill) for degree courses, B1 (43+) below degree. Which test to book, by level after 12th, bachelor, masters.
PTE results usually arrive in 2 days, up to 5 working days. Check your score in myPTE, send it to universities or visa offices, and see rescore rules.
PTE for Australia 190 and 491: both visas need Competent English (47/48/51/54 for tests from 7 Aug 2025), with state nomination adding 5 or 15 points.
PTE score for Australia PR: Home Affairs minimums per skill for Competent, Proficient and Superior English, before and after 7 Aug 2025, with points.
Skills in Demand 482 visa (Core and Specialist Skills) asks PTE Academic 33 listening, 36 reading, 29 writing, 24 speaking for tests from 13 Sept 2025.
PTE for Australian skills assessments: Engineers Australia needs 47/48/51/54, CPA Australia 58/59/69/76 (tests from 7 Aug 2025); ACS and TRA need no test.
Australia student visa (subclass 500) needs PTE Academic 47 overall for tests from 7 Aug 2025, or 39 or 31 with ELICOS or Foundation. Official figures.
Temporary Graduate 485 visa needs PTE Academic 55 overall with 40 listening, 42 reading, 41 writing, 39 speaking, tested within 12 months of applying.
PTE score for Canada: the official PTE Core to CLB table for PR, Express Entry and the post-graduation work permit, plus who sets study and masters scores.
How a PTE Core score becomes CLB and then Express Entry CRS language points, with the official points per skill and a worked example. Checked 2026-10-13.
PGWP language rule: CLB 7 for university programmes, CLB 5 for college ones, in all four skills. See which PTE test IRCC lists and a worked example.
Irish immigration lists PTE Academic 30 as the visa minimum for study, but your university sets its own score. See the rules and a checklist.
NZ work visa (AEWV) needs PTE Academic 29 and skilled residence 58 (partners 36). Student entry scores are set by each university, e.g. 50 at Waikato.
Which nursing regulators take PTE Academic: AHPRA (63 overall from 23 Apr 2026) and CNO yes; NMC, NCNZ and NMBI do not accept PTE. Official links.
PTE score for UK visas per Pearson and gov.uk: B2 (59+ per skill) for degree and Skilled Worker, B1 (43+) below degree. Check your route before booking.
PTE score for the USA: official minimums from US universities for masters and bachelor's, what Pearson says about US acceptance, and the student visa step.
Find the PTE score guide for your visa: Australia, New Zealand, UK, Canada, USA and Germany by study level or route, with the key numbers and sources.
A PTE Academic score is valid for 2 years from the test date, per Pearson. See how expiry is counted, how to send scores via myPTE, and a date planner.
PTE vs IELTS: which is easier and where each is accepted. Format, scoring, results and visa rules for Australia, Canada and the UK, from official sources.
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