IELTS vs PTE Score Comparison 2026
Main Questions
- What is the PTE equivalent of IELTS 6.0?
- What is IELTS 6.5 equivalent to in PTE?
- What PTE score is equivalent to IELTS 7.0?
- Is PTE easier than IELTS?
- Can I use PTE instead of IELTS?
- Which is better for university admission, IELTS or PTE?
Pearson’s latest concordance, updated in July 2025, gives the current overall relationship between PTE Academic and IELTS Academic.
Key Table
| IELTS | PTE Academic |
| 4.5 | 24–30 |
| 5.0 | 31–38 |
| 5.5 | 39–46 |
| 6.0 | 47–54 |
| 6.5 | 55–62 |
| 7.0 | 63–70 |
| 7.5 | 71–78 |
| 8.0 | 79–85 |
| 8.5 | 86–89 |
| 9.0 | 90 |
