PTE

• The test takes two hours and consists of three parts: Speaking and Writing (completed together), Listening and Reading.
• During the test, you will find 20 different question styles, from multiple choice to essay writing and interpreting information.
  • Introduction: Untimed (we ask you to introduce yourself – this section is not assessed)
  • Part 1 Speaking and Writing: (54-67 minutes)
  • Part 2: Reading (29-39 minutes)
  • Part 3: Listening (30-43 minutes)

• PTE Academic has numerous advantages compared to IELTS and TOEFL.
• PTE Academic is scored against the Global Scale of English, a global English standard that aligns with a variety of well-known tests and scales around the world. It has a thermometer-style scoring scale of 10-90, which gives you an accurate overview of your skills. 
• Based on research into the relationship between the PTE Academic test, and the IELTS Academic test, and developed, we have developed the following comparison tables as a guide to show how PTE scores relate to other score bands.

No.  PTE Academic is a test of your English ability in academic settings.  The test covers a range of subjects within the question content but you are not being tested on these subjects.

You do not need special computer skills to take PTE Academic.
PTE Academic is taken on a QWERTY keyboard.  This is where the letters on the top line spell out ‘QWERTY’.  If you are not used to this type of keyboard, it may help to practice with one before you take the test.

You can take it in any of Pearson’s test centres around the world.

There is no difference between the content and scoring of the two tests.  However, if you are applying for a UK visa, you must sit PTE Academic UKVI, as it has slight differences in the test registration process to support your visa application.  Only the UKVI version will provide a SELT Unique Reference Number (URN) which you will need for your visa application.

• PTE Academic is accepted for study applications by more than 3,000 institutions around the world and is approved by the Australian and New Zealand governments for all student visa and migration applications.  It is also accepted for study in most Canadian universities and colleges, and recognized by the Canadian government for Student Direct Stream (SDS) applications.
• PTE Academic is also recognized by the UK government for family, work and study visa applications.  Please choose PTE Academic UKVI if you are applying for a UK Visa to ensure you receive your SELT Unique Reference Number (URN), which you will need to include as part of your application process.  
• For full admission or application requirements, please contact institutions directly.

PTE tests are taken in highly secure test centres, so Pearson must verify the identity of all of the test takers.

When you arrive to take your test, you must provide an acceptable identification document (ID).

In most cases, this IS will be your passport.  If you do not have a passport, you may be able to use an alternative depending on your chosen PTE test.