PTE Superior English (2026): component scores & how to reach it
The per-component PTE scores for Superior English (20 points) under the 7 August 2025 rules, and how to train for them.
Superior English component scores
Superior English adds the maximum 20 points in the Australian points test. For PTE Academic taken on or after 7 August 2025 you need:
| Listening | Reading | Speaking | Writing |
|---|---|---|---|
| 69 | 70 | 88 | 85 |
Your level is set by your lowest skill — you must clear every component, not just the average.
How to reach it
Speaking (88) and Writing (85) are the hardest jumps. Prioritise daily fluency work (Read Aloud, Repeat Sentence) and structured essays with a trait-by-trait score so you can see exactly which trait is holding each component back.
Frequently asked questions
What PTE score is Superior English?
For tests on/after 7 August 2025: Listening 69, Reading 70, Speaking 88, Writing 85. Superior English adds the maximum 20 points in the Australian points test.
Why is the Writing/Speaking score so high?
Since the 7 Aug 2025 rescale, Speaking and Writing require higher numbers than Listening and Reading for the same level. Plan to spend the most time there.
Does my lowest skill decide my level?
Yes. You must hit the threshold in every component. One skill below target drops you to the next level down.
How many points is Superior English worth?
20 points — the maximum language points available in the skilled-migration points test.
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