Question 1

How do IELTS and TOEFL scores compare?

Accepted Answer

Approximate conversions: IELTS 7.0 = TOEFL 94-101, IELTS 6.5 = TOEFL 79-93, IELTS 6.0 = TOEFL 60-78. These are estimates based on official concordance data. Check your institution for their specific equivalency table.

Question 2

Is IELTS 7.0 the same as PTE 65?

Accepted Answer

Approximately, yes. IELTS 7.0 is generally considered equivalent to PTE Academic 65. This is the concordance used by most Australian immigration authorities and universities. However, the tests assess skills differently, so individual results may not convert exactly.

Question 3

What Duolingo score equals IELTS 6.5?

Accepted Answer

IELTS 6.5 is approximately equivalent to Duolingo English Test 105-110. However, Duolingo is not accepted for immigration and has narrower institutional acceptance than IELTS. Always verify your target institution accepts Duolingo.

Question 4

Which test is easiest to score high on?

Accepted Answer

No test is objectively easier. Students perform differently based on their strengths: face-to-face speaking favors IELTS, AI scoring may suit PTE, short duration suits Duolingo. Take sample tests of 2-3 exams and compare your performance before committing.

Question 5

Can I submit scores from different tests to the same institution?

Accepted Answer

Most institutions accept any one of their approved tests. You typically submit your best score from a single test — not a combination. However, some Canadian immigration programs allow combining different test results for primary and secondary language requirements.

Question 6

Are these conversions official?

Accepted Answer

These conversions are based on published concordance data from test providers and widely cited by universities and immigration authorities. However, they are approximate. Institutions may use slightly different equivalency tables. Always check the specific requirements of your target program.

IELTS	TOEFL	PTE	Duolingo	CEFR
9.0	118-120	89-90	155-160	C2
8.5	115-117	83-88	145-150	C2
8.0	110-114	79-82	135-140	C1
7.5	102-109	73-78	125-130	C1
7.0	94-101	65-72	115-120	B2+
6.5	79-93	58-64	105-110	B2
6.0	60-78	50-57	90-100	B2
5.5	46-59	42-49	80-85	B1+
5.0	35-45	36-41	70-75	B1
4.5	32-34	30-35	60-65	B1
4.0	n/a	n/a	50-55	A2-B1

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