# PTE 36 to IELTS

A PTE Academic overall score of 36 is equal to IELTS 5.0 on Pearson's concordance. Pearson's range for IELTS 5.0 is PTE 31-38.

## By skill

The same score means a different IELTS band in each skill, because each skill has its own range in Pearson's study. Overall, 3 more points (PTE 39) reaches IELTS 5.5.

| Skill | PTE 36 is about | Next IELTS band | Australian level | Next level |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Listening | IELTS 5.0 | 5.5 at 40 (+4) | Vocational | Competent at 47 (+11) |
| Reading | IELTS 5.0 | 5.5 at 42 (+6) | Vocational | Competent at 48 (+12) |
| Writing | IELTS 5.0 | 5.5 at 41 (+5) | Vocational | Competent at 51 (+15) |
| Speaking | IELTS 5.0 | 5.5 at 39 (+3) | Vocational | Competent at 54 (+18) |

*Pearson concordance (July 2025) - Home Affairs levels for tests from 7 Aug 2025*

## Questions about this score

### Is PTE 36 enough for IELTS 5.0?

As an overall score, yes: PTE 36 sits in Pearson's range for IELTS 5.0. A university or visa may also set minimums per skill, so check each skill in the table.

### What does PTE 36 mean for an Australian visa?

Australia checks each skill against its own minimum. With 36 in every skill you'd reach Vocational depending on the skill: see the table for the points each skill still needs.

**Sources**
- [Pearson: PTE Academic concordance study summary, July 2025 (PDF), checked 25 September 2026](https://www.pearsonpte.com/content/dam/ELL/pte/pearsonpte/pdfs/Concordance-study-summary-pte-academic-july-2025.pdf)
- [Department of Home Affairs: English language requirements, checked 25 September 2026](https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/help-support/meeting-our-requirements/english-language)
- [Department of Home Affairs: Subclass 189 points table, checked 25 September 2026](https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/skilled-independent-189/points-table)