The score you need, for a visa or a university

What visas and universities ask for

1. 1

   Australian visas

   For Australian PR on a 189, 190 or 491 visa, you need at least Competent English when you are invited: PTE Academic 47 in listening, 48 in reading, 51 in writing and 54 in speaking, or IELTS 6 in each skill. Proficient English (PTE 58, 59, 69, 76 or IELTS 7) adds 10 points and Superior English (PTE 69, 70, 85, 88 or IELTS 8) adds 20 (Department of Home Affairs).

2. 2

   PTE Core scores for Canada

   Canada reads your PTE Core result as a CLB level for each skill. Federal Skilled Worker needs CLB 7 in all four: listening 60, reading 60, speaking 68 and writing 69.

3. 3

   PTE vs IELTS

   Neither test is easier for everyone. Both work for Australian visas and universities, so choose the format that suits you.

4. 4

   PTE Core vs PTE Academic

   Take PTE Core for moving to Canada, such as permanent residence or citizenship. Take PTE Academic for university study, or for a visa to Australia or New Zealand.

Tools

• English score checker

  Every Australian visa, registration and skills assessment your PTE or IELTS scores meet.

• English scores for the 485 visa

  PTE 55 overall or IELTS 6.5 overall, with a minimum in each skill.

• English scores for the 482 visa

  PTE 33, 36, 29 and 24, or IELTS 5 in each skill.

• English scores for the 186 visa

  Competent English: PTE 47, 48, 51 and 54, or IELTS 6 in each skill.

• AHPRA English requirements for nurses

  PTE 63 overall with 76 in speaking, or IELTS Academic 7 overall.

• English scores for skills assessments

  Engineers Australia, CPA Australia, CA ANZ, IPA, AITSL, ACS and Anmac.

• Victorian Points Test calculator

  Your points for Victoria's 190 and 491 nomination.

• University entry scores

  The IELTS and PTE minimum at each Australian university.

• IELTS to PTE score converter

  The conversion table, and the visa level each score meets.