English Test Score Converter

How English Test Score Conversion Works

English proficiency tests such as IELTS, PTE Academic, TOEFL iBT, and the Duolingo English Test each use different scoring scales, making it difficult to compare results across tests. Official concordance tables published by ETS, Pearson, and Duolingo map equivalent performance levels across these assessments. This converter uses those concordance tables to give you an approximate equivalent score on every major test from a single input. The Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) level is also included, which is the internationally recognised standard for describing language ability from A1 (beginner) through C2 (proficient).

Score conversions are approximate because each test measures slightly different skills in different formats. IELTS uses a 0-9 band scale with 0.5 increments, PTE Academic scores range from 10 to 90, TOEFL iBT ranges from 0 to 120, and the Duolingo English Test scores from 10 to 160. Despite these differences, universities, immigration authorities, and employers worldwide accept multiple tests and rely on concordance data to set equivalent cut-off scores. This tool saves you the time of manually looking up conversion charts and cross-referencing visa requirement thresholds.

Australian Visa English Requirements

Australia requires proof of English proficiency for most visa subclasses. The Student Visa (Subclass 500) generally requires a minimum overall score of IELTS 6.0, PTE Academic 50, TOEFL iBT 60, or Duolingo English Test 100. Some education providers may set higher requirements depending on the course level. For skilled migration visas such as Subclass 189 (Skilled Independent) and Subclass 190 (Skilled Nominated), points are awarded based on English ability. Competent English (IELTS 6.0 each band) earns 0 extra points but meets the minimum, Proficient English (IELTS 7.0 each band) earns 10 points, and Superior English (IELTS 8.0 each band) earns 20 points. These points can be decisive in reaching the invitation threshold.

This converter checks your score against both the Student Visa minimum and the Skilled Migration proficiency levels, so you can immediately see where you stand. If your score falls below the requirement, you will know exactly how much improvement is needed across all test formats.

Tips for Improving Your English Test Score

If your converted score does not meet your target, focus on the weakest skill area. For IELTS, writing and speaking are often the hardest sections for non-native speakers. For PTE Academic, the integrated scoring means fluency and pronunciation carry significant weight. TOEFL iBT rewards academic English, so practising with university-level reading passages and lecture-style listening helps. The Duolingo English Test is adaptive, meaning the difficulty adjusts to your level in real time, so consistent practice with the free Duolingo practice test is the best preparation. Regardless of which test you sit, regular timed practice under exam conditions will improve both your score and your confidence on test day.