PTE – Pearson Test of English (Academic)
PTE Academic is the world’s leading computer-based test of English for study abroad and immigration. Pearson created PTE Academic in response to demand from institutions, governments and other organizations for a more accurate way of testing non-native English language students who enter the English-speaking academic world. We offer truly world-class training for PTE Academic and target 65 points and above in PTE Academic.
More about PTE Academic
- PTE Academic results are available within five business days.
- Testing globally over 360 days of the year, in over 250 test centers around the world.
- Test scores are reported on a standardized, numeric scale from 10 to 90 which can measure English language proficiency more precisely with reference to the widely known set of levels distinguished in the CEFR.
- Computer based marking ensures all test takers are scored impartially and accurately.
Test Format
Part 1: Speaking & Writing: (77 – 93 minutes)
- Personal introduction (Unscored)
- Read aloud
- Repeat sentence
- Describe image
- Re-tell lecture
- Answer short question
- Summarize written text
- Essay
Part 2: Reading: (32 – 41 minutes)
- Fill in the blanks
- Multiple choice questions
- Re-order paragraphs
- Fill in the blanks
- Multiple choice questions
Part 3: Listening: (45 – 57 minutes)
- Summarize spoken text
- Multiple choice questions
- Fill in the blanks
- Highlight the correct summary
- Multiple choice questions
- Select missing word
- Highlight incorrect words
- Write from dictation
Total Duration of the test is 3 hours
PTE score ranges from 10-90
PTE result is declared within 5 days after the test date
Score is valid up to 2 years