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MET score calculator & CEFR / IELTS converter
Reported MET section scores
Convert your 0–80 MET scores to CEFR, IELTS and Australian visa levels
Enter each skill score from your MET score report (0–80). Leave any skill blank if you only want to check one section.
CEFR & IELTS reference
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CEFR & IELTS reference
Enter a 0–80 score above
CEFR & IELTS reference
Enter a 0–80 score above
CEFR & IELTS reference
Enter a 0–80 score above
CEFR bands (C1 64–80, B2 53–63, B1 40–52, A2 27–39) and IELTS concordance come from the MET Curriculum Guide (2026). Australian visa thresholds require meeting every skill minimum in a single 4-skill sitting (or with one eligible single-section retake).
Listening
Estimate from raw score
50 scored questions across 3 parts (35 minutes)
Estimated MET score
56 · B2 · IELTS 6
CEFR band
B2
Based on 35 / 50 correct answers: Upper intermediate: communicates clearly and in detail on a wide range of topics. Official MET scaled scores use item-response scaling and vary slightly by form.
Reading & Grammar
Estimate from raw score
50 scored questions across 3 parts (65 minutes)
Estimated MET score
52 · B1 · IELTS 5.5
CEFR band
B1
Based on 36 / 50 correct answers: Intermediate: deals with most everyday situations and familiar topics. Official MET scaled scores use item-response scaling and vary slightly by form.
MET 0–80 to CEFR and raw-score anchor table
Listening and Reading & Grammar raw-score anchors come from the official MET sample test score guide (50 questions per section). Writing and Speaking are rated on official 0–4 analytic criteria and converted to the 0–80 scale.
| CEFR band | MET scaled score | Proficiency | Listening raw (/50) | Reading & Grammar raw (/50) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C1 | 64–80 | Proficient user: handles complex, academic and professional language with ease | 41–50 | 42–50 |
| B2 | 53–63 | Upper intermediate: communicates clearly and in detail on a wide range of topics | 34–40 | 35–41 |
| B1 | 40–52 | Intermediate: deals with most everyday situations and familiar topics | 23–33 | 25–34 |
| A2 | 27–39 | Elementary: communicates in simple, routine tasks | 14–22 | 15–24 |
| Below A2 | 0–26 | Beginner, or not enough evidence to assess | 0–10 | 0–14 |
MET to IELTS concordance
Source: MET Curriculum Guide (2026), Michigan Language Assessment. Overall 4-skill comparison for reference only.
| MET score | IELTS band | CEFR |
|---|---|---|
| 38–43 | 4.5 | A2 |
| 44–48 | 5 | B1 |
| 49–52 | 5.5 | B1 |
| 53–57 | 6 | B2 |
| 58–61 | 6.5 | B2 |
| 62–66 | 7 | B2 |
| 67–70 | 7.5 | C1 |
| 71–75 | 8 | C1 |
| 76–80 | 8.5 | C1 |
Australian visa MET minimums
Department of Home Affairs minimums for tests taken on or after 7 August 2025 (Migration Instrument LIN 25/016).
| Visa level | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vocational | 49 | 47 | 45 | 38 |
| Competent | 56 | 55 | 57 | 48 |
| Proficient | 61 | 63 | 74 | 59 |
How does the MET 0–80 score map to CEFR?
Each MET skill is scored from 0 to 80: 64–80 is C1, 53–63 is B2, 40–52 is B1, 27–39 is A2, and 0–26 is Below A2. Your overall MET score is the average of your four section scores.
How many correct answers do I need in MET Listening and Reading?
Listening and Reading & Grammar each have 50 scored multiple-choice questions. On the official sample test anchor table, about 23/50 in Listening or 25/50 in Reading reaches 40 (B1), about 34/50 in Listening or 35/50 in Reading reaches 53 (B2), and about 41–42/50 reaches 64 (C1).
Does Australia accept the MET for visa applications?
Yes. For tests taken on or after 7 August 2025, the Australian Department of Home Affairs accepts the 4-skill Michigan English Test (MET) for Vocational (L 49, R 47, W 45, S 45), Competent (L 56, R 55, W 57, S 48) and Proficient (L 61, R 63, W 66, S 59) English, including one eligible single-section retake.
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