PTE 42 to IELTS
PTE 42 equals IELTS 5.5 by Pearson's table (July 2025), but IELTS 5.0 by the IELTS Partners' table (2021).
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PTE 42 is about
IELTSBands 4.0–9.0
5.5
Pearson, Jul 2025
IELTS Partners' table: 5.0IELTS Partners, 2021
PTE 42 is about IELTS 5.5.
Get a study plan for 5.5Universities that accept PTE 42
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Frequently asked questions
What is PTE 42 in IELTS?
PTE 42 equals IELTS 5.5 by Pearson's table (July 2025), but IELTS 5.0 by the IELTS Partners' table (2021).
What CEFR level is PTE 42?
PTE 42 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.
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.
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