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.
| 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 |