IELTS, TOEFL & PTE Comparison Table
English Language skill is one of the key criteria for skilled migration to Australia. Skilled Migration (Visa subclass 189, 190, and 491), business migration (visa subclass 188), employer-based programs, family visa streams, and many other visa programs require English proficiency score. Australia accepts IELTS, TOEFL, PTE, OET, and Cambridge C1 advanced.
IELTS, TOEFL (iBT), and PTE are the most preferred ones.
Here is the score comparison chart for all three- IELTS, TOEFL, and PTE.
|
PROFICIENCY LEVEL |
IELTS |
TOEFL |
PTE |
|
EXPERT |
9 |
118-120 |
89-90 |
|
VERY GOOD |
8.5 |
115-117 |
83-85 |
|
VERY GOOD |
8 |
110-114 |
74-84 |
|
GOOD |
7.5 |
102-109 |
73-77 |
|
GOOD |
7 |
94-101 |
64-72 |
|
COMPETENT |
6.5 |
79-93 |
58-63 |
|
COMPETENT |
6 |
60-78 |
50-57 |
|
MODEST |
5.5 |
46-59 |
42-49 |
|
MODEST |
5 |
35-45 |
35-41 |
|
LIMITED |
4.5 |
32-34 |
30-34 |
|
EXTREMELY LIMITED |
0.4 |
0-31 |
0-30 |