PTE 39 to IELTS

PTE 39 equals IELTS 5.5 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

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10Overall score90

PTE 39 is about

IELTSBands ⁦4.0–9.0⁩
5.5
Pearson, Jul 2025
IELTS Partners' table: below 5.0IELTS Partners, 2021

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PTE 39 is about IELTS 5.5.

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Scores around IELTS 5.5

IELTS	PTEPearson, Jul 2025	PTE (IELTS table)IELTS Partners, 2021
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
6.5	55–62	58.5

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Frequently asked questions

What is PTE 39 in IELTS?

PTE 39 equals IELTS 5.5 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 39?

PTE 39 matches IELTS 5.5, which is CEFR B2, Upper intermediate. You follow the main ideas of complex texts and talk with native speakers without strain on either side.

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