IELTS vs PTE for Australia: Which Test Should You Choose?
Australian visaDepartment of Home Affairs
- IELTS
- AcceptedAcademic or General Training
- PTE
- Accepted
Home Affairs accepts both IELTS and PTE Academic.
University Acceptance in Australia
All Australian universities accept both IELTS and PTE Academic. Many Australian universities have started listing PTE scores first in their requirements. Typical: IELTS 6.5 (no band below 6.0) = PTE 58 (no score below 50).
Score Requirements in Australia
Skilled migration: IELTS 7.0 each / PTE 65 each for Superior English. IELTS 6.0 each / PTE 50 each for Competent English. University: IELTS 6.5 / PTE 58 typical.
Typical published requirements. Programmes and visa routes change, so confirm yours on the official site.