PTE skill scores that match IELTS 7.0
| Skill | PTE range for IELTS 7.0 |
|---|---|
| Overall | 63–70 |
| Listening | 58–63 |
| Reading | 59–64 |
| Speaking | 76–82 |
| Writing | 69–76 |
PTE speaking and writing ranges are wider than the overall range, so a candidate can hold IELTS 7.0 overall with a speaking score well outside it. Check per-skill minimums where they apply.
Pearson's table vs IELTS's own table
The IELTS Partners publish their own comparison. Its overall score sits inside Pearson's range, but it asks for more in listening, reading and above all writing, and less in speaking.
| PTE for IELTS 7.0 | Pearson (2025) | IELTS Partners |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 63–70 | 67+ |
| Listening | 58–63 | 67+ |
| Reading | 59–64 | 68+ |
| Speaking | 76–82 | 66+ |
| Writing | 69–76 | 83+ |
What IELTS 7.0 is enough for
IELTS 7.0 describes a good user. It is the most common threshold for postgraduate study, teacher and nurse registration, and the Proficient English level for Australian skilled visas.
What PTE 67 / IELTS 7.0 means for visas
Immigration bodies set their thresholds per skill, so an overall score only tells you whether you are in range. Use it to pick a target, then check each skill against the official table linked in the row.
| Country / level | IELTS (each skill) | PTE Academic (each skill) | Your overall |
|---|---|---|---|
| Australia: Vocational English | 5.0 | 33 / 36 / 29 / 24 (L/R/W/S) | in range |
| Australia: Competent English | 6.0 | 47 / 48 / 51 / 54 (L/R/W/S) | in range |
| Australia: Proficient English (10 points) | 7.0 | 58 / 59 / 69 / 76 (L/R/W/S) | in range |
| Australia: Superior English (20 points) | 8.0 | 69 / 70 / 85 / 88 (L/R/W/S) | below |
Australian levels are set by the Department of Home Affairs and changed on 7 August 2025 to per-skill PTE minimums. “In range” compares your overall band to the per-skill requirement; verify each skill on the official page before relying on it.
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Start a free scored PTE mock →Frequently asked questions
What PTE score does IELTS itself say equals IELTS 7.0?+
The IELTS Partners' own comparison puts IELTS 7.0 at PTE 66.3 overall (67 or more as a whole score), with writing at 82.3. Pearson's 2025 concordance puts it at 63–70. Check the PTE minimum your university or visa authority states.
What PTE score is equal to IELTS 7.0?+
IELTS 7.0 concords to a PTE Academic overall score of 63–70 under Pearson's July 2025 research. Aim for about 67 so a slightly weaker test day still lands in the band.
Is IELTS 7.0 a good score?+
IELTS 7.0 (CEFR C1) describes a good user. It is the most common threshold for postgraduate study, teacher and nurse registration, and the Proficient English level for Australian skilled visas.
What PTE score do I need for IELTS 7.5?+
IELTS 7.5 starts at PTE 71. From the 7.0 range that is 1 to 8 more points.
What score does your university ask for?
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Source: Pearson, “Establishing score concordance between the enhanced PTE Academic and IELTS Academic” (July 2025). BandLadder is an independent practice platform, not an official Pearson tool. Check the requirement published by your institution or visa authority.
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