# PTE 65 to IELTS

A PTE Academic overall score of 65 is equal to IELTS 7.0 on Pearson's concordance. Pearson's range for IELTS 7.0 is PTE 63-70.

## 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, 6 more points (PTE 71) reaches IELTS 7.5.

| Skill | PTE 65 is about | Next IELTS band | Australian level | Next level |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Listening | IELTS 7.5 | 8.0 at 69 (+4) | Proficient | Superior at 69 (+4) |
| Reading | IELTS 7.5 | 8.0 at 70 (+5) | Proficient | Superior at 70 (+5) |
| Writing | IELTS 6.5 | 7.0 at 69 (+4) | Competent | Proficient at 69 (+4) |
| Speaking | IELTS 6.0 | 6.5 at 66 (+1) | Competent | Proficient at 76 (+11) |

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

## Questions about this score

### Is PTE 65 enough for IELTS 7.0?

As an overall score, yes: PTE 65 sits in Pearson's range for IELTS 7.0. A university or visa may also set minimums per skill, so check each skill in the table.

### What does PTE 65 mean for an Australian visa?

Australia checks each skill against its own minimum. With 65 in every skill you'd reach Proficient or Competent 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)