English level
PTE Score for Superior English
Superior English is worth 20 points on the skilled migration points test. See the exact PTE score required in each of the four skills.
The score you need in each skill
Worth 20 points on the skilled migration points test
Listening
69
Reading
70
Writing
85
Speaking
88
There is no averaging. An applicant with L90 R90 W90 S60 scores zero English points: three near-perfect skills reach Superior on their own, but Speaking clears only Competent, which carries no points.
Typical university entry bands
| English level | PTE |
|---|---|
| Foundation and pathway programmes | 36–50 |
| Undergraduate | 51–60 |
| Postgraduate | 57–67 |
| Competitive and selective programmes | 70–90 |
Ranges are indicative. Always confirm the requirement for your specific programme — thresholds vary widely even within one institution.
Frequently asked questions
Four different numbers, one per skill, all of which you must clear — the current figures are in the table on this page, and Speaking asks for the most. The widely repeated 'PTE 79 in every skill' applies to tests sat before 7 August 2025, and those results are still assessed that way if you apply within the validity window.
Related pages
- Australia PR Points CalculatorCalculate your Australian skilled migration English points from your four PTE scores. Each skill is checked against its own minimum under the post-August 2025 rules.
- PTE Score for Australia PRThe PTE scores Australia requires for Competent, Proficient and Superior English. Since August 2025 each level sets a different minimum per skill.
- PTE Score for Proficient EnglishProficient English is worth 10 points on the skilled migration points test. See the exact PTE score required in each of the four skills.
- PTE Score for Competent EnglishCompetent English is the minimum to apply for a skilled visa and is worth 0 points. See the exact PTE score required in each of the four skills.