Is PTE 25 a good score?
IELTS 4.5 describes performance between the limited and modest user bands. An overall comparison does not establish admission or visa eligibility. Check the required overall and individual skill scores with your institution or visa authority. The next Pearson overall range starts at PTE 31 (IELTS 5.0), 6 points above 25. This gap does not predict how long improvement will take.
Skill scores that match IELTS 4.5
Universities and visa bodies often set a minimum per skill, not just overall. These are the PTE communicative-skill ranges that concord to IELTS 4.5 in each module.
| Skill | PTE range for IELTS 4.5 |
|---|---|
| Listening | 26–32 |
| Reading | 29–35 |
| Speaking | 14–23 |
| Writing | 17–28 |
What PTE 25 / IELTS 4.5 means for visas
An overall score cannot establish your English level for a visa. Check each skill against the official requirements below and the rules for your test date; meeting an English requirement alone does not establish visa eligibility.
Australia: If you scored 25 in each of the four PTE Academic skills, your English level would be below Competent English for a test taken from 7 August 2025. Check your four skill scores with the PTE points calculator or see PTE Superior English.
| Country / level | IELTS (each skill) | PTE Academic (each skill) |
|---|---|---|
| Australia: Vocational English | 5.0 | 33 / 36 / 29 / 24 (L/R/W/S) |
| Australia: Competent English | 6.0 | 47 / 48 / 51 / 54 (L/R/W/S) |
| Australia: Proficient English (10 points) | 7.0 | 58 / 59 / 69 / 76 (L/R/W/S) |
| Australia: Superior English (20 points) | 8.0 | 69 / 70 / 85 / 88 (L/R/W/S) |
These PTE Academic minimums apply to tests taken from 7 August 2025. Earlier tests use different requirements. Verify each skill and the applicable test-date rules on the linked Department of Home Affairs page.
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What is PTE 25 in IELTS?+
A PTE Academic overall score of 25 aligns with an IELTS overall band of 4.5. Pearson's July 2025 concordance maps PTE 24–30 to IELTS 4.5.
Is PTE 25 a good score?+
PTE Academic overall 25 aligns with IELTS 4.5 in Pearson's July 2025 concordance, which describes performance between the limited and modest user bands. Check the required overall and individual skill scores with your institution or visa authority.
How many more points do I need for IELTS 5.0?+
6 points. Pearson's July 2025 overall range for IELTS 5.0 starts at PTE 31. This is a comparison between score scales, not a prediction of your IELTS result or how long improvement will take.
What score does your university ask for?
Nearby scores
Source: Pearson, “Establishing score concordance between the enhanced PTE Academic and IELTS Academic” (July 2025). BandLadder is an independent practice platform, not an official Pearson tool. A concordance shows close equivalents, not exact one-to-one scores; check the requirement published by your institution or visa authority.
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