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.
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
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 |
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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 taker can report scores to any number of institutions for free. Selected institutions can retrieve scores online usually within 48 hours.
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Band Score | Skill Level | Description |
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