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Your English score, in every exam.

Universities accept a different exam in every country. Use this tool to see what your IELTS 7.0 is worth on TOEFL, PTE, DET and Cambridge — so you apply where your score reads strongest.

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7.0/ 9
Honesty note
Score-to-score conversion is approximate. Each exam tests slightly different skills. Universities usually publish a hard minimum — we'll cross-check that before you apply.
Your score in every exam
B2
Upper Intermediate

You can hold your own in academic English.

Most undergraduate programs in English-medium universities will accept you with this level. For research-heavy MS / PhD programs, aim for one band higher.

Universities you can apply to right now
  • UCL · UKMin IELTS 6.5 — you qualify ✓
  • U Toronto · CAMin IELTS 6.5 — you qualify ✓
  • Melbourne · AUMin IELTS 6.5 — you qualify ✓
Reference

Full conversion table

Use this when a university publishes a TOEFL minimum but you only have a PTE score (or vice-versa).

IELTS TOEFL iBT PTE Academic DET Cambridge / CEFR
USA

Going to the US?

TOEFL iBT is the safest bet — every US university accepts it. PTE is rising. DET is fine for ~5,000 programs but check your shortlist first.

UK · Canada · AUS

UK, Canada, Australia?

IELTS is the default. PTE is a faster alternative — AI-scored, 5-day results, often cheaper to retake.

Fastest path

Tight on time?

Duolingo English Test. ₹4,200, 1 hour, from home. Score in 48 hours. Accepted by 5,000+ programs — most US/Canada universities.

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