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AustraliaPTE Score Conversion: PTE to IELTS to TOEFL to CELPIP to CLB to CEFR
Keyur Rohit
Lead Verbal Faculty for Digital SAT / IELTS / Spoken English / PTE, EEC
Keyur Rohit is EEC's lead verbal-skills faculty across Digital SAT (Reading & Writing module), IELTS (Reading + Writing + Speaking), Spoken English (Fluency tier coaching), and PTE Academic (Reading + Speaking modules). His remit covers band-builder methodology for IELTS 7.0+ (the band-pushed threshold for top universities and Skilled-Worker visas), the College Board's Digital SAT verbal adaptive sections, PTE 79+ Superior-band score targeting (especially for Australia PR PTE-Core CLB 9+), and Spoken English fluency progression for working professionals. He runs both classroom and online-live coaching across EEC's network. As Cambridge English IELTS Pre-Testing Centre (#5319) and IDP IELTS Education Partner, EEC's verbal faculty operates within Cambridge / IDP testing standards.
This is the definitive PTE score conversion table — mapping PTE Academic scores to IELTS, TOEFL iBT, CELPIP, CLB, and CEFR equivalents. Whether you are comparing test options, converting a score for immigration, or understanding what your PTE score means relative to other tests, this mega-table is your single reference. All conversions are based on official Pearson, ETS, and IRCC published concordance data, verified as of February 2026.
Mega Score Conversion Table
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| PTE Academic | IELTS | TOEFL iBT | CELPIP-G | CLB | CEFR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 90 | 8.5-9.0 | 118-120 | 12 | 12 | C2 |
| 88 | 8.5 | 115-117 | 11-12 | 11-12 | C2 |
| 83 | 8.0 | 110-114 | 10-11 | 10-11 | C1 |
| 79 | 7.5 | 102-109 | 10 | 10 | C1 |
| 73 | 7.0 | 94-101 | 9 | 9 | B2+ |
| 65 | 6.5 | 79-93 | 8 | 8 | B2 |
| 58 | 6.0 | 60-78 | 7 | 7 | B2 |
| 50 | 5.5 | 46-59 | 6 | 6 | B1+ |
| 43 | 5.0 | 35-45 | 5 | 5 | B1 |
| 36 | 4.5 | 32-34 | 4 | 4 | A2+ |
| 30 | 4.0 | — | M (3) | 3 | A2 |
Pro Tip
Australia-Specific Score Mapping
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| Australia Level | PTE | IELTS | TOEFL | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Functional English | 30 | 4.0 | — | — |
| Vocational English | 36 | 4.5 | 32 | — |
| Competent English (PR minimum) | 65 | 6.0 | 79 | 0 |
| Proficient English | 79 | 7.0 | 102 | 10 |
| Superior English | 90 | 8.0 | 118 | 20 |
The 3 critical thresholds for Australia PR: PTE 65 (mandatory minimum, 0 bonus points) → PTE 79 (Proficient, +10 points) → PTE 90 (Superior, +20 points). Each threshold must be met in all four skills individually, not just the overall score. For details, see our Australia PR points guide.
Canada CLB Score Mapping (PTE Core)
For Canada immigration, PTE Core scores convert to CLB levels using the official IRCC table. Note: PTE Core (not Academic) is required for Canada:
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| CLB | PTE Core (L/R/W/S) | IELTS GT (L/R/W/S) | CRS Points (per skill, no spouse) |
|---|---|---|---|
| CLB 10+ | 89/88/90/89 | 8.5/8.0/7.5/7.5 | 34 |
| CLB 9 | 82/78/88/84 | 8.0/7.0/7.0/7.0 | 23 |
| CLB 8 | 71/60/79/68 | 7.5/6.5/6.5/6.5 | 17 |
| CLB 7 | 55/50/60/51 | 6.0/6.0/6.0/6.0 | 9 |
| CLB 6 | 46/42/51/42 | 5.5/5.0/5.5/5.5 | 6 |
| CLB 5 | 36/33/39/34 | 5.0/4.0/5.0/5.0 | 0 |
| CLB 4 | 28/22/29/27 | 4.5/3.5/4.0/4.0 | 0 |
Language is the single largest CRS factor — worth up to 136 points (34 per skill × 4 skills). Improving from CLB 7 to CLB 8 adds 32 CRS points. Use our CRS Calculator to see how higher English scores impact your total.
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| UK Visa Level | CEFR | PTE Academic | IELTS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spouse/Partner (initial) | A1 | 30 | 4.0 |
| Extension (family) | A2 | 36 | 4.5 |
| Skilled Worker / ILR | B1 | 43 | 5.0 |
| Student Route | B2 | 59 | 6.0 |
| Advanced (some universities) | C1 | 76 | 7.0 |
How to Use This Conversion Table
1. Identify your target country and requirement. E.g., Australia Proficient = PTE 79 = IELTS 7.0.
2. Take a mock test in both formats. Compare where you score higher — PTE or IELTS. Choose the test where you naturally achieve a higher equivalent score.
3. Focus preparation on your chosen test. Do not split preparation between two tests unless you have a specific reason (e.g., targeting both Australia and Canada with different tests).
4. Verify with the accepting body. These conversions are approximate. Always check the specific score requirement on the immigration authority or university website.
Important Caveats
Warning
Additionally, some accepting bodies set their own score requirements that may not follow the standard concordance. For example, a university might require IELTS 6.5 overall OR PTE 58 (not the concordance-equivalent PTE 65). Always check institution-specific requirements.
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“Score conversion tables are the single most viewed resource on our website. Students need to know exactly how their PTE 65 translates to IELTS 7.0, CLB 9, and CEFR C1.”
— EEC Data Analytics Team, Test Score Specialist
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