PTE Exam Results & Scores
The entire PTE exam is computer-scored, ensuring objectivity and accuracy. Every PTE exam question has two options: correct or incorrect. Because the candidates' scores are generated by an automated machine system, they are exact and objective. A One-of-a-Kind Speaking Exam Format Almost all English entrance exams contain a Speaking section in which applicants are interviewed and scored by human examiners. The PTE Speaking section is administered by recording the student's voice, who is expected to provide information in response to the questions in the PTE Speaking segment. For people who are naturally shy, this makes the PTE test more enjoyable.
Acceptance of the PTE's findings The PTE exam score has been accepted by approximately 6000 organisations since its debut in 2009. When applying for visas with the government and border agency, the PTE score is also valid. PTE exam takers will have more opportunities as the number of companies or institutes that accept PTE scores grows.
When are PTE results declared?
PTE results are typically released within five days. However, Pearson PLC Group, the organisation in charge of the PTE Academic Exam, is working hard to reduce this to two days. In 2023, the majority of PTE Exam results were released in a record-breaking period of 1.2 days, only for the benefit of the PTE test taker.
PTE Band Score
Difference between the PTE & IELTS Scores.
PTE Academic |
IELTS |
23 |
4.5 |
29 |
5.0 |
36 |
5.5 |
46 |
6.0 |
56 |
6.5 |
66 |
7.0 |
76 |
7.5 |
84 |
8.0 |
89 |
8.5 |
N/A |
9.0 |
PTE Band Score
Difference between the PTE & TOEFL iBT Scores.
PTE Academic |
TOEFL iBT |
38 |
40-44 |
42 |
54-56 |
46 |
65-66 |
50 |
74-75 |
53 |
79-80 |
59 |
87-88 |
64 |
94 |
68 |
99-100 |
72 |
105 |
78 |
113 |
84 |
120 |
PTE & IELTS Score Comparison
Proficiency Level |
PTE |
IELTS |
EXPERT |
89-90 |
9.0 |
VERY GOOD |
83-85 |
8.5 |
VERY GOOD |
74 – 84 |
8.0 |
GOOD |
73 - 77 |
7.5 |
GOOD |
64 - 72 |
7.0 |
COMPETENT |
58 - 63 |
6.5 |
COMPETENT |
50 - 57 |
6.0 |
MODES |
42 - 49 |
5.5 |
MODES |
35 - 41 |
5.0 |
LIMITED |
30 - 34 |
4.5 |
EXTREMELY LIMITED |
0 - 30 |
4.0 |
PTE Score Chart for International Students
PTE Reading
Section Scoring |
Scoring |
Multiple-choice, choose a single answer |
Correct / Incorrect |
Multiple-choice, choose multiple answers |
Partial credit for each correct response. Points deducted for incorrect options chosen |
Re-order paragraphs |
Partial credit for each correctly ordered, adjacent pair |
Reading: Fill in the blanks |
Partial credit for each correctly completed blank |
Reading: Fill in the blanks |
Partial credit for each correctly completed blank |
Reading and writing: Fill in the blanks |
Partial credit for each correctly completed blank |
PTE Speaking & Writing
Section Scoring |
Scoring |
Read Aloud |
Partial credit |
Repeat Sentence |
Partial credit |
Describe image |
Partial credit |
Re-tell lecture Partial credit |
Partial credit |
Answer Short Questions |
Corrcect / Incorrect |
Summarise Written Text |
Partial credit |
Write Essay |
Partial credit |
PTE Listening
Section Scoring |
Scoring |
Multiple-choice, choose multiple answers |
Partial credit for each correct response. Points deducted for incorrect options chosen |
Fill in the blanks |
Partial credit for each correct word spelled correctly |
Highlight correct summary |
Correct/ Incorrect |
Multiple-choice, choose a single answer |
Correct/ Incorrect |
Select missing word |
Corrcect / Incorrect |
Highlight incorrect words |
Partial credit for each word. Points deducted for incorrect options chosen |
Write from dictation |
Partial credit for each word spelled correctly |