Difference Between PTE and IELTS: PTE

PTE v/s IELTS

PTE and IELTS are English Language Tests which are needed to be attended by the students who are interested in studying abroad.PTE stands for Pearson English Language Test, and IELTS stands for International English Language Testing System. IELTS has test centers in more than 140 countries and was started in 1989, whereas PTE has 200 test centers in the world. Both the exams are very fair and secure and are accepted in more than 3,000 academic institutions around the globe.

PTE v/s IELTS

Field of Comparison	PTE	IELTS
Countries	112 countries including, Singapore, Germany, Canada, Australia etc.	140 countries including, UK, New Zealand, Canada, Australia, USA etc.
Field of judgement	Speaking, Writing, Reading, Listening	Writing, Reading, Speaking, Listening
Universities covered	+5,000 Universities	+9,000 Universities
Fees	Rs 13,300	Rs 13,250
Score division	10-90	0-9
Average Score in India	50	6.04
Time Duration	3 Hours	2 Hours and 45 Minutes
Number of Trials	Infinite	Infinite
Type of Test	Online	OMR Sheet
Gap Between Exams	3 Hours	A week between each exam

PTE v/s IELTS Score

PTE and IELTS scores are calculated differently.PTE score report is calculated with the overall performance of an individual, whereas in IELTS scores are calculated individually for every section i.e., different for learning, different for speaking, and much more. But both the tests represent the overall ability of English an individual has. Some of the essential points are:

• IELTS scores are calculated between 0 and 9.
• In IELTS scores are calculated individually, and afterwards the total score is created.
• The overall PTE scores are calculated between 0 and 90.
• The PTE score report has sections of personal details and photos, score report code, overall score and detail breakdown performance.
• A good IELTS score can be between 6 and 9.