PTE Results and Scores – 2025 Guide for International Students

How is the PTE Exam Scored?

The Pearson Test of English (PTE Academic) is scored using AI-based automated scoring that ensures fairness, speed, and consistency.

The test is scored across four main sections:

Section

Score Range

Speaking

10 – 90

Writing

10 – 90

Reading

10 – 90

Listening

10 – 90

The overall score is based on the average of these individual skills.

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When Will I Get My PTE Results?

  • Typical Result Time: Within 2 business days

  • Notification via email once results are available

  • Login to the myPTE portal to access and download your score report

  • You can share your scores directly with universities from your account

Some test takers receive results within 24 hours

Understanding Your PTE Score Report

Your PTE score report includes:

  • Overall Score (10–90 scale)

  • Skills Breakdown: Listening, Reading, Writing, Speaking

  • Enabling Skills (optional section): Grammar, Oral Fluency, Pronunciation, Spelling, Vocabulary, Written Discourse

These scores are used by universities, governments, and immigration bodies for academic and visa decisions.

PTE vs IELTS vs TOEFL Score Comparison

Skill

PTE Score

IELTS Band

TOEFL iBT

Excellent

85 – 90

9.0

115 – 120

Very Good

76 – 84

8.0 – 8.5

100 – 114

Good

59 – 75

6.5 – 7.5

80 – 99

Competent

43 – 58

5.5 – 6.0

60 – 79

Limited

Below 42

Below 5.5

Below 60

This helps you understand how PTE aligns with global test standards.

Minimum PTE Scores for Top Destinations

Country

Undergraduate

Postgraduate

Australia

50 – 58

58 – 65+

Canada

50 – 60

60 – 65+

UK

51 – 59

59 – 67+

New Zealand

50+

58 – 64+

Ireland

50 – 60

63 – 67+

Score requirements vary by course and institution. Always check with your university or ask AECC for country-specific guidance.

How Long is PTE Valid?

  • PTE Academic scores are valid for 2 years

  • After that, you'll need to retake the test if applying for a new course or visa

How to Send PTE Scores to Universities

  • Login to your PTE account

  • Go to Send Scores

  • Search your university

  • Add program & confirm

Your scores are digitally delivered to the university — free of charge

Conclusion

Understanding your PTE scores is crucial for planning your study abroad journey. Whether you're applying to universities, scholarships, or student visas — a strong score can open the door to your dream country.

AECC helps you match your score to the right universities and countries — so you apply smarter, not harder.

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