English Test Report Conversion tables
If you have a PTE or TOEFL certificate and are unsure which Pre-sessional course to apply for, please use the table below to convert your scores.
If you need a Student Visa to study in the UK then you will need a UKVI approved Secure English Language Test to apply for the Pre-sessional course.
If you have a report or certificate from a different English test provider, please contact us at Arts-EAS@glasgow.ac.uk
Pearson PTE Academic
The score conversions detailed below apply to all Communicative Skills (Listening, Reading, Speaking, Writing) and the Overall Score.
Please note that our PTE conversion table is intended for UoG Pre-sessional English Course admission purposes only. Applicants must meet the CEFR B1 or B2 requirement.
| PTE Score | IELTS Equivalent |
|---|---|
| 73-78 | 7.5 |
| 65-72 | 7.0 |
| 59-64 | 6.5 |
| 51-58 | 6.0 |
| 43-50 | 5.5 |
| 35-42 | 5.0 |
| 30-34 | 4.5 |
| 0-33 | 4.0 |
TOEFL
| Reading Score | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TOEFL | 27-28 | 24-26 | 19-23 | 13-18 | 8-12 | 4-7 | 3 |
| IELTS equivalent | 7.5 | 7.0 | 6.5 | 6.0 | 5.5 | 5.0 | 4.5 |
| Listening Score | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TOEFL | 27 | 24-26 | 20-23 | 12-19 | 7-11 | 4-6 | 3 |
| IELTS equivalent | 7.5 | 7.0 | 6.5 | 6.0 | 5.5 | 5.0 | 4.5 |
| Speaking Score | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TOEFL | 24-25 | 23 | 20-22 | 18-19 | 16-17 | 14-15 | 12-13 |
| IELTS equivalent | 7.5 | 7.0 | 6.5 | 6.0 | 5.5 | 5.0 | 4.5 |
| Writing Score | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TOEFL | 29 | 27-28 | 24-26 | 21-23 | 18-20 | 14-17 | 12-13 |
| IELTS equivalent | 7.5 | 7.0 | 6.5 | 6.0 | 5.5 | 5.0 | 4.5 |
| Overall Score | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TOEFL | 102-109 | 94-101 | 79-93 | 60-78 | 46-59 | 35-45 | 32-34 |
| IELTS equivalent | 7.5 | 7.0 | 6.5 | 6.0 | 5.5 | 5.0 | 4.5 |