English Test Report Conversion tables
If you have a PTE, TOEFL or ELLT 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, like IELTS or PTE, at a minimum level of CEFR B1 to apply for the Pre-sessional course.
If you are applying for the June or July entry Face-to-face programmes, and you are eligible for a joint CAS*, then you can use a SELT that isn't approved by UKVI, like TOEFL or ELLT, but this must be at a minimum of CEFR B2.
*For more information about joint CAS, please see our Frequently Asked Questions.
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.
Applicants must meet a minimum CEFR B1 level for single Pre-sessional CAS, or CEFR B2 level if eligible for a joint CAS. Information about CEFR levels for PTE is available here:
https://www.pearsonpte.com/pte-academic/scoring/understand-your-score
The PTE conversion table below is intended for UoG Pre-sessional English Course admission purposes only.
| 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
TOEFL is a non-UKVI SELT and therefore can't be used for visa applications unless they are made using a joint CAS.
Only TOEFL tests taken before January 2026 can be accepted for entry.
Applicants must be eligible to receive a joint CAS and meet a minimum level of CEFR B2 as detailed at the link below:
https://www.ets.org/toefl/institutions/ibt/compare-scores.html#accordion-ff2afbe1ab-item-95a6512adf
The TOEFL conversion table below is intended for UoG Pre-sessional English Course admission purposes only.
| 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 |
Oxford ELLT
ELLT is a non-UKVI SELT and therefore can't be used for visa applications unless made with a joint CAS.
Applicants must be eligible to receive a joint CAS and meet a minimum level of CEFR B2 as detailed on the conversion table.
See the conversion table on the Oxford ELLT website at the link below:
https://oidigitalinstitute.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Oxford-ELLT-Score-Equivalencies.pdf