PTE Academic scoring
Find out how the PTE Academic & UKVI test is marked and how scoring works for each question type, so you can prepare with confidence
Understand your score and measure your English skills accurately
Results typically in 48 hours
Get a detailed Score Report and Skills Profile
Access your scores and share your score for free
Scores for studying
Institutions set their own minimum scores. Typically you will need the following minimum scores, but always check your institution for specific requirements.
Scores for visa applications
PTE Academic tests are accepted for visa and immigration applications in Australia and New Zealand. PTE Academic UKVI is accepted in the UK for work visas and studying below degree-level. The minimum score you need depends on which visa you are applying for.
How PTE Academic scores compare
We regularly publish research to show how PTE Academic relates to both the CEFR and to other tests such as IELTS Academic. The latest tables are shown here.
Please note: our concordance with IELTS has been updated based on research published in July 2025 which reflects the updated PTE Academic test. The CEFR table remains unchanged. We will also publish updated relationships with other test providers (e.g. TOEFL) over the coming months.
Disclaimer: This table shows how PTE Academic and IELTS Academic test scores compare to each other. It does not show information about accepted tests or score requirements for universities or visa programs. Governments and institutions decide which tests to accept and which score requirements to set. Check the official website for your institution or visa program to learn more about accepted tests and score requirements relevant to you.
Your personalized Score Report and Skills Profile
When you complete your test, you will receive your Score Report and Skills Profile, which help you understand more about your test score, language skill level and where you can improve.
What you will see on your Score Report
You will receive an overall score of between 10 and 90, with 90 being the highest possible score. You will also get individual scores for your communicative skills to identify your strengths and areas for improvement. Scores are graded against the Global Scale of English (GSE).
What you will see on your Skills Profile
Your Skills Profile gives you a detailed report of your performance across different language skills, with personal recommendations on how to improve your English proficiency even further.
Accessing and sharing your scores
Once you have completed your test, we will send you your score report typically within 48 hours.
Access your scores
When your scores are ready, we will send an email to let you know. They will be waiting for you in your myPTE account.
Share your scores
Your scores are digital and can be shared securely with as many institutions as you like, for free – no need to send a paper copy. Simply go to your myPTE account to start sharing.