I scored 78 overall in PTE, so do I still need to take IELTS?
08 Oct 2026 · Answered by Soorya Sudheer · 1 min read
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With a PTE score of 78 overall, you typically do not need to take IELTS. Your section scores are 60 in listening, 65 in reading, 76 in writing and 70 in speaking. Confirm that your chosen university and visa route accept PTE.
You have already taken PTE and scored 78 overall, so you generally do not need to sit IELTS as well. Just check that your target university and visa route accept PTE.
Your PTE score breakdown
| Section | Your score |
|---|---|
| Listening | 60 |
| Reading | 65 |
| Writing | 76 |
| Speaking | 70 |
| Overall | 78 |
What to check next
- Whether each shortlisted university accepts PTE for your course
- Any minimum score per section that a course may set
- How long your score stays valid for your intake
My Advice
Compare your lowest section score, which is listening at 60, with each university's section requirements, because some courses set minimums per section. If any course asks for more, you can look at that one individually.
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