IELTS vs PTE
2023

Understanding the subtleties of the test design, its parts, organisation, and time requirement is crucial when planning for success while studying for language examinations. This section is dedicated to giving that information.
The IELTS exam is divided into four portions, which are listed below:
There are three test portions in the PTE exam, which are as follows:
The following table summarises the specifics of the various components for PTE vs IELTS:
Sections |
PTE |
IELTS |
Listening |
In a section which varies between 45 and 57 minutes answering a series of questions which are based on audio and video clips. |
Students need to answer 40 questions in 30 minutes across four recordings |
Reading |
In 32 to 40 minutes, complete objective exercises such as MCQs, filling up blanks and sequencing paragraphs of texts |
Students have to answer 40 questions in 30 minutes across 3 texts |
Writing |
These two sections are merged in the PTE over a period of 77 to 93 minutes. Students must complete diverse tasks, such as introducing themselves, reading aloud, describing images, summarising texts, and writing essays. |
There are two essays to be written in 60 minutes. The first is analysing a visual graph/data, while the second is an argumentative task to discuss a point of view. |
Speaking |
This task of 15 minutes requires students to speak to the examiner about themselves, give an opinion about a topic, or finally discuss abstract concepts |
The distinction between the PTE and IELTS patterns is evident. Let's look at the score comparison between the two.
Comparing the PTE Score chart to the IELTS score chart would offer a good knowledge of the IELTS score's equivalency with the PTE Score in the band. The table below compares PTE band scores to IELTS band scores to evaluate the PTE scoring band:
PTE |
IELTS |
89-90 |
9 |
83-85 |
8.5 |
74-84 |
8 |
73-77 |
7.5 |
64-72 |
7 |
58-63 |
6.5 |
50-57 |
6 |
42-49 |
5.5 |
35-41 |
5 |
30-34 |
4.5 |
0-30 |
0.4 |
The abilities will be the same whether preparing for the PTE or the IELTS. Regular practise and the mock test would aid in achieving high results.
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