PTE Scores

International candidates coming from different countries must demonstrate their English language proficiency by submitting the scores of IELTS, PTE, and TOEFL. Students who are aiming for Conestoga must submit a minimum PTE score of 58 or above. Students can check the Conestoga College English language requirements below:

Universities and immigration bodies will consider your best overall score from a single sitting that meets all their specific criteria (including sectional cut-offs). 

You can choose to share only your best scores if you have taken multiple attempts of the PTE esam. Your university or visa offices cannot view the scores from your other attempts (except from the ones that you share).

The minimum PTE scores required for the UK Student visa for the degree level and above courses is 59. 

The PTE (Pearson Test of English) score is reported on a scale of 10 to 90, with 90 being the highest possible score. Instead of traditional "bands" like IELTS, PTE uses this single numerical scale to represent your overall English proficiency and your performance in each of the four communicative skills: Listening, Reading, Speaking, and Writing.

However, to understand different levels of proficiency, the PTE score is often interpreted within certain ranges that correspond to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) levels:

Here's a common interpretation of PTE scores in relation to proficiency levels:

The PTE exam is scored from 10 to 90 points while the IELTS exam is scored on a scale of 0 to 9. Even though both these exams have distinct score ranges; the scores of these can be compared. Here is the official concordance table between IELTS and PTE:

Getting 58 marks in the PTE exam means that you have a B2 level of proficiency. This level of proficiency is generally required by most universities abroad for UG and PG intakes. 

As per the PTE official website, a PTE 79 score falls in the 'Very Good' category of scores and is equivalent to an 8.0 in the IELTS overall band score.  

An average PTE score is neither too high nor low in the PTE score calculator. As mentioned earlier, every university would have a required PTE score, and candidates are expected to achieve the same or a higher value to be eligible for admission to the university. Candidates are advised to aim for a higher-than-average PTE score as this will not only increase their chances of admission to the university but also make them a frontrunner for any scholarships the university may provide. 

The PTE score remains valid for a period of 2 years after which you will be required to take another PTE exam. During these two years, one can share their PTE score report with as many universities as they want.

European countries that accept the PTE Academic scores are: