# PTE 47 to IELTS

A PTE Academic overall score of 47 is equal to IELTS 6.0 on Pearson's concordance. Pearson's range for IELTS 6.0 is PTE 47-54.

## 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, 8 more points (PTE 55) reaches IELTS 6.5.

| Skill | PTE 47 is about | Next IELTS band | Australian level | Next level |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Listening | IELTS 6.0 | 6.5 at 53 (+6) | Competent | Proficient at 58 (+11) |
| Reading | IELTS 5.5 | 6.0 at 48 (+1) | Vocational | Competent at 48 (+1) |
| Writing | IELTS 5.5 | 6.0 at 51 (+4) | Vocational | Competent at 51 (+4) |
| Speaking | IELTS 5.5 | 6.0 at 54 (+7) | Vocational | Competent at 54 (+7) |

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

## Questions about this score

### Is PTE 47 enough for IELTS 6.0?

As an overall score, yes: PTE 47 sits in Pearson's range for IELTS 6.0. A university or visa may also set minimums per skill, so check each skill in the table.

### What does PTE 47 mean for an Australian visa?

Australia checks each skill against its own minimum. With 47 in every skill you'd reach Competent or 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)