University of Sheffield
English Language Teaching Centre
Comparison of IELTS, PTE & TOEFL Scores
IELTS USEPT TOEFL iBT TOEFL Paper Pearson PTE
8 or above 80%+ 116+ 650+ 82+
7.5 75% 113 625 76
7.0 70% 100 600 68
6.5 65% 89 575 61
6.0 60% 79 550 54
5.5 55% 69 525 46
5.0 50% 59 500 38
4.5 45% 49 475 n/a
4.0 40% 39 - 40 450 n/a
3.5 35% 29 -30 425 n/a
below 3.5 less than 35% less than 29 under 425 n/a
This comparison is made by the ELT Centre and does not imply recognition by IELTS, Pearson or
ETS Ltd.
More information on these tests can be found at:
http://www.ielts.org
http://www.pearsonpte.com
http://www.ets.org/toefl