# PTE 51 to IELTS

A PTE Academic overall score of 51 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, 4 more points (PTE 55) reaches IELTS 6.5.

| Skill | PTE 51 is about | Next IELTS band | Australian level | Next level |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Listening | IELTS 6.0 | 6.5 at 53 (+2) | Competent | Proficient at 58 (+7) |
| Reading | IELTS 6.0 | 6.5 at 54 (+3) | Competent | Proficient at 59 (+8) |
| Writing | IELTS 6.0 | 6.5 at 60 (+9) | Competent | Proficient at 69 (+18) |
| Speaking | IELTS 5.5 | 6.0 at 54 (+3) | Vocational | Competent at 54 (+3) |

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

## Questions about this score

### Is PTE 51 enough for IELTS 6.0?

As an overall score, yes: PTE 51 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 51 mean for an Australian visa?

Australia checks each skill against its own minimum. With 51 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)