What is PTE Academic?
PTE Academic is a computer-based English language test accepted by thousands of institutions worldwide. It uses AI-driven scoring to evaluate real-life English skills.
PTE Score System
PTE Academic is scored on a scale from 10 to 90, measuring your overall English proficiency across Listening, Reading, Speaking, and Writing.
How PTE is Scored
Your responses are assessed by an automated scoring system. Scores reflect accuracy, oral fluency, pronunciation, and the quality of written responses.
PTE Score Guide
Understand what your PTE score represents in terms of English proficiency.
| Score Range | Proficiency Level |
|---|---|
| 85 – 90 | Expert |
| 76 – 84 | Very Good |
| 59 – 75 | Good / Competent |
| 43 – 58 | Modest |
| 30 – 42 | Limited |
PTE vs IELTS Comparison
Compare PTE Academic scores with IELTS band equivalents.
| IELTS | PTE Overall | Writing |
|---|---|---|
| 4.5 | 30 | - |
| 5.0 | 36 | 36 |
| 5.5 | 42 | 42 |
| 6.0 | 50 | 50 |
| 6.5 | 58 | 58 |
| 7.0 | 65 | 65 |
| 7.5 | 73 | 73 |
| 8.0 | 79 | 79 |
