IELTS / PTE Comparison (Updated)

IELTS PTE
9.0 89-90
8.5 89
8.0 84-88
7.5 75-83
7.0 66-75
6.5 56-65
6.0 46-55
5.5 36-45
5.0 29-35
4.5 23-28

DUOLINGO-IELTS


DUOLINGO IELTS Description
155-160 9 Advanced

  • Can understand a variety of demanding written and spoken language including some specialized language use situations.
  • Can grasp implicit, figurative, pragmatic, and idiomatic language.
  • Can use language flexibly and effectively for most social, academic, and professional purposes.
145-150 8.5
135-140 8
125-130 7.5
115-120 7 Upper Intermediate

  • Can fulfill most communication goals, even on unfamiliar topics.
  • Can understand the main ideas of both concrete and abstract writing.
  • Can interact with proficient speakers fairly easily.
105-110 6.5
95-100 6
85-90 5.5
75-80 5 Intermediate

  • Can understand the main points of concrete speech or writing on routine matters such as work and school.
  • Can describe experiences, ambitions, opinions, and plans, although with some awkwardness or hesitation.
65-70 4.5
55-60 4
45-50 3.5 Basic

  • Can understand very basic English words and phrases.
  • Can understand straightforward information and express themselves in familiar contexts.
30-40 3
20-25 2.5
15 2
10 1.5


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