PTE Academic
For study abroad, and for work and migration visas in Australia and New Zealand.
What is PTE?
Pearson Test of English
PTE is a computer-based English test by Pearson. It checks your speaking, writing, reading and listening in one sitting, is marked by computer for fair and fast results, and is accepted by thousands of universities as well as the governments of Australia, New Zealand, the UK and Canada.
- Test length
- About 2 hours
- Score
- 10 – 90
- Results in
- Usually 2 days
- Valid for
- 2 years
Types of PTE Test
PTE is owned and run by Pearson, a global education company.
PTE Academic UKVI
The PTE Academic test, taken at an approved centre for a UK visa application.
PTE Core
For Canadian permanent residency, work permits and citizenship, with everyday English topics.
PTE Test Format
- 01
Speaking & Writing
54 – 67 minutes
Introduce yourself, read aloud, repeat sentences, describe images, summarise texts and write an essay.
- 02
Reading
29 – 30 minutes
Multiple-choice, re-ordering paragraphs and fill-in-the-blanks questions on short texts.
- 03
Listening
30 – 43 minutes
Summarise recordings, fill in blanks, choose the right summary and write from dictation.
The whole test is taken on a computer in one sitting of about two hours, with a headset for the speaking and listening tasks.
How is PTE Scored?
You get an overall score from 10 to 90 and a score for each skill. Many questions test more than one skill, so one answer can count towards two scores. Universities usually ask for an overall 50 – 65.
- 79+About IELTS 8.0
- 65About IELTS 7.0
- 58About IELTS 6.5
- 50About IELTS 6.0
- 42About IELTS 5.5
- 36About IELTS 5.0
Frequently Asked Questions
Neither is easier — they test the same skills differently. Many students like PTE because it is fully computer-based, marked by computer, and gives results fast. Try a mock test of each to see which suits you.
PTE scores are valid for 2 years from your test date. You can send them to as many universities as you like at no extra cost.
You can book your next test as soon as you receive your results — there is no fixed waiting period.
Take PTE Academic for study abroad and Australian or New Zealand visas, PTE Academic UKVI for a UK visa, and PTE Core for Canadian immigration. Our team can help you choose.
Yes. We run PTE courses from foundation to crash courses and weekend batches, with computer-based mock tests in our venue.
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