IELTS 5.0 to PTE
IELTS 5.0 equals PTE Academic 31–38 by Pearson's table (July 2025). The IELTS Partners' own table (2021) links it to PTE 40.8.
IELTS 5.0 is about
PTE Academic10–90
31–38
Pearson, Jul 2025
IELTS Partners' table: 40.8IELTS Partners, 2021
IELTS 5.0 is about PTE 31–38.
Get a study plan for 5.0IELTS 5.0 by section
IELTS recommends comparing the two tests one skill at a time.
| Listening | Reading | Writing | Speaking | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pearson, Jul 2025 | 33–39 | 36–41 | 29–40 | 24–38 |
| IELTS Partners, 2021 | 40.2 | 43 | 43.1 | 40.2 |
Universities that accept IELTS 5.0
This band meets each university's overall IELTS minimum, as stated on its own website and checked in the last six months. Courses can ask for more, and most also set a minimum for each skill.
| University | Country | IELTS, undergrad | IELTS, postgrad | PTE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morgan State University | United States | 5.0 | 6.0 | – |
| Texas Southern University | United States | 5.0 | 6.0 | – |
| Al-Farabi Kazakh National University | Kazakhstan | 5.0 | – | – |
| L.N. Gumilyov Eurasian National University | Kazakhstan | 5.0 | 5.0 | – |
| Ajou University in Tashkent | Uzbekistan | 5.0 | – | – |
| Inha University in Tashkent | Uzbekistan | 5.0 | – | – |
| University of Sharjah | United Arab Emirates | 5.0 | 6.0 | – |
| UCSI University | Malaysia | 5.0 | 5.0 | 47 |
Frequently asked questions
What is IELTS 5.0 in PTE?
IELTS 5.0 equals PTE Academic 31–38 by Pearson's table (July 2025). The IELTS Partners' own table (2021) links it to PTE 40.8.
What CEFR level is IELTS 5.0?
IELTS 5.0 is CEFR B1, Intermediate. You handle familiar topics, everyday situations and simple connected text. The IELTS partners call 5.0 a borderline band: it sits between B1 and B2.
Why are there two PTE answers?
Pearson (July 2025) and the IELTS Partners (2021) built their tables from different studies, on different versions of PTE. Pearson's is newer and covers the current test. If a university names a PTE minimum, use that number.
Which universities accept IELTS 5.0?
For example Morgan State University, Texas Southern University, and Al-Farabi Kazakh National University. Requirements differ by course and level, so check the university's own page.
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