PTE Introduction
PTE Academic is a computer-based academic English language test aimed at non-native English speakers wanting to study abroad. It tests Reading, Writing, Listening and Speaking.
PTE Academic For Study Abroad
PTE Academic is accepted by thousands of universities worldwide
PTE For Migration
PTE Academic is also accepted for visa purposes by the Australian and New Zealand governments.
During the three-hour test session, there are three main parts to the test: speaking and writing (together), listening and reading. There is also an optional 10-minute break between the reading and listening parts. During the test, you will find twenty different question formats, ranging from multiple choice through to essay writing and interpreting information.
PTE Academic assesses real-life, academic English, so you will hear excerpts from lectures and view graphs and charts. You will hear a range of accents in the test, from British and American to non-native speakers, so you will be exposed to the type of accents you will encounter in everyday life.[/eikra-vc-text-title]
PTE Test Format
Speaking & Writing (77 – 93 minutes)
- Personal introduction
- Read aloud
- Repeat sentence
- Describe image
- Re-tell lecture
- Answer short question
- Summarize written text
- Essay (20 mins)
Reading (32 – 40 minutes)
- Reading & writing: Fill in the blanks
- Multiple choice, choose multiple answers
- Re-order paragraphs
- Reading: Fill in the blanks
- Multiple choice, choose single answer
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Listening (45 – 57 minutes)
- Summarize spoken text
- Multiple choice, choose multiple answer
- Fill in the blanks
- Highlight correct summary
- Multiple choice, choose single answer
- Select missing word
- Highlight incorrect words
- Write from dictation
How PTE is Scored?
Use this section to learn more about why PTE Academic is the test for you.
- Artificial intelligence
AI scoring means that its not simply a single human assessing your English language skills, but a very clever algorithm that mimics how human markers would score, based on many, many responses.
- Unbiased scoring
When you take the PTE Academic test, what you say is graded by AI against thousands of previous responses. What this means is that you’re graded only on what you say, not your accent or anything else.
- Flexible testing & fast results
Thanks to the use of market leading technology, PTE Academic offers all test takers incredible flexibility. Test taker results are typically delivered in just 5 business days and furthermore, PTE Academic offers global testing in more than 250 test centers in over 50 countries.
- Send your score unlimited times for free
PTE Academic proudly gives all test takers the freedom to send your scores to as many organizations as you like, without an additional fee. This freedom gives you even greater opportunity to achieve your dreams.
Who Accepts PTE Test?
PTE Academic is accepted for study applications by thousands of academic programs around the world. It is also approved for all Australian and New Zealand student visa and migration applications.
PTE Test Centres in India are as follow:
Ahmedabad Bangalore
Chandigarh Chennai
Cochin Coimbatore
Delhi / New Delhi Hyderabad
Jaipur Jalandhar
Kolkata Ludhiana
Mumbai Nagpur
Noida Patiala
Pune Rajkot
Vadodara Vijayawada
PTE Test Fees – INR 13,300
Who recognises PTE Academic?
PTE Academic is recognised globally for academic entrance by over 1,700 institutions and over 3,000 programs. PTE Academic is accepted by all universities in Australia and New Zealand, 98% of universities in the United Kingdom and a large number of institutions in Canada and the USA.
PTE Academic is recognised by Australia’s Department of Immigration and Border Protection (DIBP) for all visa categories including skilled migration. PTE Academic is also accepted in Australia by a growing number of employers and professional associations.
How do I register for a PTE Academic test?
Register online at pearsonpte.com/book/. You must first register for a Pearson account, the account will be approved within 24 hours. Once your account is created, you can schedule your test at pearsonpte.com/book/.
How do I check test dates and session availability?
You can check PTE Academic test dates and session availability at pearsonpte.com/book/ under ‘Availability’.
What time should I arrive at the test venue?
You should arrive approximately 30 minutes prior to the start of your test.
Can I take a break during the test?
You may take a 10 minute break between Part 2: Reading and Part 3: Listening, if you wish to.
During your break you are not allowed to access your locker or to leave the test area.
What if I am sick on the test day?
If you are ill on the test day and unable to sit the test, please contact Pearson as soon as possible. Pearson will offer transfers to another test session free of charge in some circumstances.
Phone: 1800 729 282
Email: pte-acustomersupportapac@pearson.com
Office hours: Monday to Friday, 1.30 am to 6.00 pm India Standard Time; closed on local holidays.
What if I have not received my results?
Your results will typically be available within five business days of your test date. When your results are ready, you will receive an email notification from Pearson telling you how to view your score via your Pearson web account. If for any reason there is a delay in your results, Pearson will contact you directly.
How is the test scored?
You can find information on scores at: http://pearsonpte.com/test-takers/results/
I have received my score but have not received my certificate. When will I receive my certificate?
Pearson does not issue paper certificates or paper score reports for PTE Academic. You can send your score to your chosen institution(s) and government bodies via your Pearson web account. Only scores assigned in this way are considered to be valid.
Where can I find more information?
For more information, visit the Pearson FAQ pages pearsonpte.com/faqs