Pearson Test of English (Academic) is an English language proficiency test which is designed to assess the competence or the language ability level of non-native English speakers. It assesses all skills of the English language: Speaking, Writing, Reading and Listening. PTE is one of the internationally recognized tests which is accepted by numbers of universities, colleges and academic institutions, including government agencies. In fact, it is a computer-based test which is valid for 2 years.
PTE OVERVIEW:
- Full Form: Pearson Test of English (PTE)
- Score / Grade Range: Score scale from 10 to 90.
- Test Score/Grade Validity: 2 Years
- Types of exam: PTE Academic and PTE Academic UKVI
- Mode of Exam : Online
- Accepted by the Australian, New Zealand, and UK governments | Trusted by over 3,000 universities and colleges | Results typically in 48 hours
Test Format:
PTE Academic is taken on a computer in a secure and friendly test center environment. It tests your skills in speaking and writing, reading, and listening.
- Taken in a test center
- Computer-based with headset
- Two hours long
- Assesses real-life English
- 20 question types
- Single test session
| Speaking and Writing(SW) | 54-67 minutes |
| Reading(R) | 29-30 minutes |
| Listening(L) | 30-34 minutes |
| Part | Item Types |
| Part 1: Speaking | Personal Introduction (unscored) Read Aloud Repeat Sentence Describe Image Re-tell Lecture Answer Short Questions |
| Part 1: Writing | Summarize Written Text Write Essay |
| Part 2: Reading | Multiple-Choice: Single Option Multiple-Choice: Multiple Options Re-order Paragraphs Reading: Fill in the Blanks(drag and drop) Reading and Writing: Fill in the Blanks(drop-down list) |
| Part 3: Listening | Summarize Spoken Test Multiple-Choice: Multiple Options Fill in the Blanks Highlight Correct Summary Multiple-choice: Single Option Select Missing Word Highlight Incorrect Words Write from Dictation |