PTE Score Chart – Score Calculation and Conversion (2024)

Janice Thompson

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Updated On Feb 06, 2024

PTE Score Chart – Score Calculation and Conversion (2024)

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A good PTE score can open up the doors of opportunity for you when it comes to studying abroad.

If you’re not sure what your PTE score means, read on to find out the different levels of English proficiency indicated by your PTE band score in this article.

What is the PTE Score Chart?

The PTE score chart is mandatory for applying to study abroad. PTE (Pearson Test of English) is the newest language proficiency test. Candidates are scored on their communicative skills – Listening, Speaking, Writing and Reading. The individual and the overall scores correspond to the candidate’s English language skills and how well they can use English in everyday situations.

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PTE Score Analysis

Understanding what the PTE Academic score awarded to a candidate signifies is mandatory to determine where the candidate stands as far as their capabilities in the English language go.

The various PTE Academic Score ranges and their significance are as stated below:

PTE Academic Score	CEFR Level Equivalence	IELTS Band Equivalence	Significance
PTE Score Analysis
85-90	C2	Band 9	The highest level of English ability can be measured by the PTE Academic exam. Test takers are extremely comfortable with engaging in different academic and work activities at this level.
76-84	C1	Band 7- 8	A very high level of English proficiency. It is generally not required for undergraduate courses.
59-75	B2	Band 5.5-6.5	This level of expertise is needed for academic-level level instruction and to participate in academic education, including both coursework and student life at undergraduate or postgraduate levels. It is also required for professional registration and employment, and also for Australian skilled migration visas.
43-58	B1	Band 4-5	This level may be required for the undergraduate level of study.
30-42	A2	N/A	This level is too low to engage in academic coursework but may be set for Foundation Year courses.
10-29	A1	N/A	This level is too low to engage in academic coursework or Foundation Year courses.

Thus, various levels of English abilities can help ascertain whether the student needs to improve their skills or they are capable enough to move forward with their present PTE score.

Understanding the PTE Score Chart

The PTE exam is a sophisticated computer-based test that typically provides test takers with their scores within 48 hours of taking the exam. Candidates are marked on a scale of 10-90 on their overall performance and also their communicative skills.

Scores are awarded for each skill and then the overall PTE score is calculated. It is important to note that the overall score is not an average of a candidate’s scores in each communicative skill.

The PTE Score Chart or the PTE Score Report is a document that portrays an individual’s performance on the PTE Academic exam. The document consists of various details, including the test taker’s personal information and credentials for the PTE examination.

List of countries that accept PTE scores

The countries which accept a PTE score include the USA and the UK. Besides this, the France, Germany, Netherlands, Canada, Australia, Saudi Arabia, UAE, New Zealand, Greece, Ireland and some other countries also accept PTE scores.

Interpretation of the PTE Score Chart

The PTE Academic Score Report is a crucial document as the same is sent to various colleges and universities as a part of a candidate’s application to a particular academic institution.

The various elements on the PTE Academic Score Chart are given below.

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Summary of the PTE Score Card

This section includes all the vital information about a PTE Academic candidate briefly and concisely.

Details on the scorecard	What it means
Name and Photograph	Name and Photograph of the Test Taker
Test Taker ID	A unique number that is assigned to each PTE Academic candidate.
Registration ID	A unique number which is given to each exam candidate at the time of registration.
Overall Score	The final score of a PTE Academic candidate, based on their performance in various aspects of the exam.

Communicative Skills

This section includes the individual scores of a candidate based on the four language skills tested in the PTE Academic exam.

The four communicative skills are:

Scores are assigned based on the following four criteria:

content
form
development structure and coherence
grammar

Skills Breakdown

This particular section displays a horizontal bar graph that showcases the information from the previous two sections, i.e., the overall score of a candidate and the individual scores of a candidate in each communicative skill.

The score report also included the evaluation of additional skills known as ‘Enabling Skills.

Candidate Information

This part presents some personal information about a candidate, which includes:

Candidate’s Personal Information	The personal information of the candidate shall be mentioned in this section.
Date of Birth	Indicating the registered DOB of the candidate.
Gender	Gender of the candidate.
Country of Citizenship	The country where the candidate belongs.
Country of Residence	The country where the candidate currently (at the time of the test) is at.
Email Address (For PTE Academic Online Score Report)	The registered Email address of the candidate.

Test Centre Information

This section includes all the information regarding the test centre where a candidate takes the PTE Academic exam. The information provided includes:

Test Centre Information
Test Centre Country	The country in which the test centre where the candidate took the test is located
Test Centre ID	The ID of the test centre
Test Centre	The name of the registered centre where the test was taken by the candidate.
Test Date	The date of the test as on when the test was taken.
Valid Until (Validity of the PTE Academic Score)	This indicates the validity of the scores. The validity period is two years (The exact date up to which the scores are valid is indicated.)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is a good PTE score?

There are a lot of factors that determine whether a specific PTE score is good or not. Colleges and universities usually have a specific requirement for PTE scores to be eligible for admissions. Typically, a PTE score between 59 - 75 is required to follow academic level instruction and participate in academic education.

What is the highest PTE score?

The highest score awarded for PTE Academic is between 85 - 90. This is the highest level of English ability that can be measured by the PTE exam. This score is equivalent to a CEFR score of C2 and an IELTS score of Band 9. Colleges and universities usually do not require such a high score for academic applications.

What is the PTE passing score?

There is no passing score for the PTE exam. The PTE score ranges from 10 - 90 and within that range, a score between 50 - 60 can be considered acceptable. However, the general requirements of PTE scores for colleges and universities fall between 59 - 75.

Are PTE scores valid for PR?

Yes, PTE scores are accepted by the immigration authorities of countries like Australia for Permanent Residency (PR). The validity of PTE scores for Australian PR is three years. Some other countries that accept PTE scores for PR are New Zealand, Ireland and the United Kingdom.

How long does it take to get Pearson test results?

The PTE test results are typically available in five working days from the day of taking the test. Validation of certification, examination results and posting to CertTracker usually takes 2-5 business days. Many candidates in India have received their scores for the PTE exam within 48 hours of giving the test.