1. The Global Scale of English (GSE)

Your PTE result is not a percentage. It is a score on a scale of 10 to 90 points.

• 10 Points: The lowest possible score (equivalent to no English skills).
• 90 Points: The highest possible score (equivalent to a native speaker level).
• Overall Score: This is based on your performance across all test tasks.

2. Integrated Scoring: A Unique Feature

Unlike other tests, PTE tasks often contribute to two different communicative skills at once.

1. Read Aloud: Contributes to both Speaking and Reading scores.
2. Summarize Spoken Text: Contributes to both Listening and Writing scores.
3. Write from Dictation: Contributes heavily to both Listening and Writing scores.

This is why a high-level PTE Strategy is necessary to ensure you don't neglect cross-scoring tasks.

3. Score Comparison Table

How does a PTE score compare to IELTS or TOEFL? Here is a general breakdown:

4. Enabling Skills & Performance

Your score report also tracks specific skills that help the AI determine your overall level:

• Oral Fluency: How smooth and natural your speech is.
• Pronunciation: How easily a computer can understand your words.
• Spelling & Grammar: Accuracy in your written responses.

5. Resources to Improve Your Score