PTE 36 to IELTS

PTE 36 equals IELTS 5.0 by Pearson's table (July 2025). The IELTS Partners' table (2021) starts at band 5.0, so it gives no band for this score.

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IELTSBands ⁦4.0–9.0⁩PTE Academic⁦10–90⁩

My PTE score

10Overall score90

PTE 36 is about

IELTSBands ⁦4.0–9.0⁩
5.0
Pearson, Jul 2025
IELTS Partners' table: below 5.0IELTS Partners, 2021

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PTE 36 is about IELTS 5.0.

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Scores around IELTS 5.0

IELTS	PTEPearson, Jul 2025	PTE (IELTS table)IELTS Partners, 2021
4.0	–No published equivalent	–No published equivalent
4.5	24–30	–No published equivalent
5.0	31–38	40.8
5.5	39–46	45.4
6.0	47–54	51.6

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Frequently asked questions

What is PTE 36 in IELTS?

PTE 36 equals IELTS 5.0 by Pearson's table (July 2025). The IELTS Partners' table (2021) starts at band 5.0, so it gives no band for this score.

What CEFR level is PTE 36?

PTE 36 matches IELTS 5.0, which 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.

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