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PTE

Pearson Test of English

PTE Academic is accepted by universities in the USA, UK, Australia, amongst others.

It was created by Person Language Tests part of the Pearson PLC group and endorsed by GMAC ® (Graduate Management Admission Council), owners of GMAT ® (Graduate Management Admission Test).

It is a computer-based exam that focuses on real-life English used in academic surroundings. Throughout the test, students will listen to a variety of accents and academic language encountered at higher education institutions in English-speaking countries.

Test Format

Speaking and Writing – These modules assess all communications skills of the test taker.

Module includes

  • Reading a Text Aloud
  • Repeating a sentence
  • Describing an Image
  • Re-telling a Lecture
  • Answering short questions
  • Summarizing a text

Listening – This module assesses the listening skills of the test taker.

Module includes

  • Summarizing spoken text
  • Multiple Choice Questions based on the recording
  • Fill blanks in a transcript based on a recording
  • Writing a diction

Reading – This module assesses the reading skills of the test taker.

Module includes

  • Reading Comprehension
  • Re-ordering Paragraphs
  • Filling Blanks in a text

PTE TEST-TAKING STRATEGIES

PTE Academic Structure:

The test is administered in a single 3 hours test session. The test is divided into 3 timed sections, 1 short untimed introduction, and an optional 10-minute break.

PART TIME ALLOWED
Reading 1 min (25 sec for preparing 35-sec answering)
Speaking and Writing 77 – 93 minutes
Reading 32 – 41 minutes
Optional Break 10 minutes
Listening 45 – 57 minutes

Test Scores

Test Scores are available online Typically 5 business days from taking the text. Test takers can report scores to any number of institutions for free. Selected institutions can retrieve scores online usually within 48 hours.