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Concordance tables are approximate: they show which scores similar test takers achieved, not that the tests are interchangeable. Always check the exact requirement of your university or visa programme.
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How the conversion works
The organisations behind TOEFL, PTE and the Duolingo English Test have each studied thousands of people who took their test and IELTS Academic within a few months of each other. From those results they publish concordance tables showing which score on their test corresponds to each IELTS band. This converter uses the most recent official table for each test and works through the IELTS band, so converting TOEFL to PTE, for example, takes two steps.
That is why some results appear as a range: a TOEFL 6, for instance, covers IELTS 8.0 to 9.0.
Official comparison table
Each row shows an IELTS Academic overall band and the scores the test makers align with it.
| IELTS | TOEFL (1–6) | TOEFL (0–120) | PTE | Duolingo | CEFR level |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9.0 | 6.0 | 114–120 | 90 | 160 | C2 |
| 8.5 | 6.0 | 114–120 | 86–89 | 160 | C2 |
| 8.0 | 6.0 | 114–120 | 79–85 | 150–155 | C1 |
| 7.5 | 5.5 | 107–113 | 71–78 | 140–145 | C1 |
| 7.0 | 5.0 | 95–106 | 63–70 | 130–135 | C1 |
| 6.5 | 4.5 | 86–94 | 55–62 | 120–125 | B2 |
| 6.0 | 4.0 | 72–85 | 47–54 | 105–115 | B2 |
| 5.5 | 3.5 | 58–71 | 39–46 | 95–100 | B2 |
| 5.0 | 2.5 | 34–43 | 31–38 | 80–90 | B1 |
| 4.5 | 2.0 | 24–33 | 24–30 | 65–75 | B1 |
Sources: ETS TOEFL iBT score scale update (January 2026); Pearson PTE Academic and IELTS Academic concordance study (July 2025); Duolingo English Test and IELTS concordance (2023, confirmed within half a band by a 2025 study); and the IELTS alignment to the CEFR. Below IELTS 4.5 there is too little data for a reliable comparison.
TOEFL's new 1–6 scale
Since 21 January 2026, TOEFL iBT has reported scores on a 1–6 scale in half-point steps, aligned to the CEFR levels A1 to C2. Until January 2028, score reports also show a comparable score on the old 0–120 scale, because many universities still state their requirements that way. If a university asks for TOEFL 90, that is 4.5 on the new scale (86–94).
Which test suits you?
First check which tests your university, employer or visa programme accepts, and the minimum for each skill, not just the overall score. After that, the format matters more than the numbers:
- IELTS: the Speaking test is a live conversation with an examiner.
- TOEFL iBT and PTE Academic: you speak to a computer and your answers are recorded and scored.
- Duolingo English Test: about an hour, taken online at home.
If you speak more naturally to a person than to a microphone, IELTS may suit you better; if a live examiner makes you nervous, the computer-based tests may feel easier.
Frequently asked questions
What TOEFL score is equal to IELTS 6.5?
According to ETS, IELTS 6.5 corresponds to 4.5 on the new TOEFL iBT 1–6 scale, which is 86–94 on the old 0–120 scale.
What PTE score is equal to IELTS 7?
Pearson's 2025 concordance study aligns IELTS 7.0 with a PTE Academic overall score of 63–70.
Do universities accept these conversions?
Universities set their own requirements for each test, and many publish a separate minimum for IELTS, TOEFL, PTE and Duolingo. Use the converter to see roughly where you stand, then check the official requirement of your programme.
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