IELTS 9.0 to PTE
IELTS 9.0 equals PTE Academic 90 by Pearson's table (July 2025). The IELTS Partners' table (2021) has no figure for this band.
IELTS 9.0 is about PTE 90.
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| Listening | Reading | Writing | Speaking | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pearson, Jul 2025 | 81–90 | 81–90 | –No published equivalent | –No published equivalent |
| IELTS Partners, 2021 | –No published equivalent | –No published equivalent | –No published equivalent | –No published equivalent |
Universities that accept IELTS 9.0
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brown University | United States | 8.0 | – | 75 |
| University of Cambridge | United Kingdom | 7.5 | – | – |
| University of Oxford | United Kingdom | 7.5 | – | – |
| Amherst College | United States | 7.5 | – | – |
| INSEAD | Singapore | – | 7.5 | 72 |
| IESE Business School | Spain | – | 7.5 | 68 |
| ESMT Berlin | Germany | – | 7.0 | – |
| Hertie School | Germany | – | 7.0 | – |
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Frequently asked questions
What is IELTS 9.0 in PTE?
IELTS 9.0 equals PTE Academic 90 by Pearson's table (July 2025). The IELTS Partners' table (2021) has no figure for this band.
What CEFR level is IELTS 9.0?
IELTS 9.0 is CEFR C2, Proficient. You understand almost everything you hear or read and express yourself precisely.
Which universities accept IELTS 9.0?
For example Brown University, University of Cambridge, and University of Oxford. Requirements differ by course and level, so check the university's own page.
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