Pearson Test of English Academic
PTE Academic is a computer-based English proficiency test that delivers results in as fast as 2 hours. It is accepted by thousands of universities, colleges, and governments worldwide, including the UK, Australia, and New Zealand.
PTE Academic is a fully computer-scored test that evaluates your English speaking, writing, reading, and listening skills. It uses AI technology to deliver unbiased, accurate scoring within hours.
The test is conducted on a computer at a secure test centre, with no human examiners involved in the scoring process.
Speaking & Writing (54 to 67 minutes): Read aloud, repeat sentences, describe images, summarise texts, and write essays.
Reading (29 to 30 minutes): Multiple choice, re-order paragraphs, fill in the blanks.
Listening (30 to 43 minutes): Summarise spoken text, fill in blanks, highlight correct summary, and write from dictation.
We help you decide if PTE is the right test for your target universities and countries.
Our partner centres provide PTE-specific coaching with AI-based practice tools.
We ensure your preparation plan aligns with your university application timeline.
Common questions from students preparing for PTE.
Most results are delivered within 2 hours of completing the test.
Difficulty is subjective. PTE is fully computer-scoreed which some students prefer, while others find the timed, on-screen format more challenging.
Yes, PTE Academic is accepted for UKVI (UK Visas and Immigration) purposes.
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