English test score converter
Enter one score and see the equivalent on IELTS Academic, TOEFL iBT, PTE Academic and the Duolingo English Test, along with your CEFR level and the usual country requirements.
Valid range: 0 - 9
- IELTS Academic
- 6.5
- TOEFL iBT
- 88
- PTE Academic
- 59
- Duolingo English Test
- 110
CEFR level: B2/C1
Where this score stands
- UK universities + student visa: Meets the usual UK masters bar (6.5+)
- USA universities: Meets the usual US masters bar (6.5+)
- Canada (SDS-style intake): Meets the usual Canada bar (6+)
- Australia student visa: Meets the usual Australia bar (6+)
- Germany English-taught masters: Meets the usual Germany bar (6.5+)
Conversions follow the published comparison tables from the test boards and are indicative only. Each university sets its own accepted tests and minimum section scores.
Common questions
What TOEFL score equals IELTS 6.5?
IELTS 6.5 sits at roughly TOEFL iBT 88, PTE Academic 59 and Duolingo 110. That band is the usual entry requirement for masters programmes in the UK, USA and Ireland.
Is Duolingo accepted instead of IELTS?
Many universities in the USA, Canada and Europe accept the Duolingo English Test, but several visa routes still require IELTS or TOEFL. Confirm both the university and the visa requirement before booking.
Which English test is easiest to score well on?
Scores are designed to be comparable, so no test is genuinely easier. Students who type quickly often prefer TOEFL or PTE, while those who prefer speaking to a person prefer IELTS.
Do universities look at overall or section scores?
Both. Most ask for an overall score plus a minimum in each section, commonly IELTS 6.0 in every band. Meeting the overall score alone is not always enough.