Enter a PTE Academic score (10-90) and see the equivalent IELTS band instantly — based on the standard concordance most universities reference.
| PTE Academic | IELTS band |
|---|---|
| 89-90 | 9.0 |
| 84-88 | 8.5 |
| 79-83 | 8.0 |
| 74-78 | 7.5 |
| 66-73 | 7.0 |
| 59-65 | 6.5 |
| 51-58 | 6.0 |
| 43-50 | 5.5 |
| 35-42 | 5.0 |
| 30-34 | 4.5 |
| 10-29 | 4.0 or below |
CourPro's PTE Masterclass covers all 20 task types with templates built for the AI scoring, plus a full mock and certificate.
View the PTE course →About 66-73 under the standard concordance — but check your specific university's equivalence.
Neither is objectively easier. PTE is fully computer-scored; IELTS has a human speaking interview. Pick the one that fits your strengths.
Most do in Australia, the UK, Canada and NZ — but required scores differ per program, so always confirm.
Conversion values reflect the commonly referenced PTE-IELTS concordance used by universities as of August 2026. Institutions may publish their own equivalences — always confirm with your target institution. This is an unofficial study aid.