PTE
Introduction to PTE Exam
The Pearson Test of English (PTE) is a computer-based English language proficiency test designed to assess the readiness and capability of non-native English speakers to participate effectively in academic or professional environments. It evaluates speaking, writing, reading, and listening skills through a variety of tasks.
Why Choose the PTE?
Test Dates and Locations:
PTE exams are conducted throughout the year at authorized test centers worldwide.
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PTE Academic
Achieve your dream to study, work or migrate overseas faster than ever with the two-hour, computer-based English proficiency language test.
PTE Academic is accepted by over 3,500 universities and colleges globally for study, by Australia and New Zealand for work and migration visas, and for professional registration.
Website: pearsonpte.com
What is PTE Academic?
PTE Academic is a computer-based English test that assesses your academic-level speaking, writing, reading and listening skills.
You take the test in a small, friendly test center environment in just two hours.
Who is PTE Academic for?
Choose PTE Academic if you plan to study at a university globally and need to prove your English level, or if you are applying for a work or migration visa for Australia or New Zealand. Take our 'UKVI' route if you wish to work or study below degree level in the UK.
PTE Academic is also recognized by the U.S state Boards of Nursing for work visas.
The faster, fairer way to test your English
Get results in typically 2 days
Our unique combination of AI scoring and human expertise reduces the risk of bias
Accepted by over 3,500 universities & colleges worldwide
Fully computer-based test, taken in a test center
A single 2-hour test
Assesses your academic English
Plan to work or study below degree level in the UK?
Take the 'UKVI' route for the PTE Academic test: it's the same test, with an additional SELT Unique Reference Number (URN) for your visa application.
Take your test anywhere in the world
Take your PTE Academic test in one of over 475 test centers around the world. We run regular test days and often have last-minute availability – you can book as soon as tomorrow.
Find a date and time that works for you.
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Explore PTE:
Part 1: Speaking & Writing
This part will take between 54–67 minutes to complete*
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Part 1: Speaking & Writing
This part of the test is 54–67 minutes long and it contains seven different question types. It is the longest section of the test. You will be tested on your speaking and writing skills, using English you might hear in an academic environment.
Understand each question type
Learn about the question types and how to answer each one.
- Personal Introduction
- Read Aloud
- Repeat Sentence
- Describe Image
- Re-tell Lecture
- Answer Short Question
- Summarize Written Text
- Essay
The Personal Introduction is an opportunity for you to get familiar with PTE test technology and to help you prepare for your speaking and listening questions. This question does not contribute to your score and is for familiarization purposes only.
You will have 25 seconds to read the prompt and prepare your response, and then 30 seconds to record your response. You are only able to record your answer once.
Part 2: Reading
This part will take around 30 minutes to complete
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Part 2: Reading
This part of the test is 29–30 minutes long and it contains five different question types. Because PTE Academic is an integrated skills test, one item type ('Reading and Writing: Fill in the blanks') also assesses writing skills.
Understand each question type
Use the menu to learn about the question types and how to answer each one.
- Reading & Writing: Fill in the Blanks
- Multiple Choice, Multiple Answer
- Re-order Paragraphs
- Fill in the Blanks
- Multiple Choice, Single Answer
Task
You will see a text with several gaps. Choose words from a dropdown menu to fill in the gaps.
Prompt Length
Text up to 300 words
Skills Assessed
Reading and writing
Time to Answer
Not applicable
How to answer this question
For this item type, you need to select the most appropriate words from a drop-down list to restore the text.
There is a passage with some missing words. Beside each gap, there is a button with a drop-down list. Left-click on this button to reveal the drop-down list of options for that gap. Select the option you think best fills the gap.
To change your mind, left-click on a different option.
Part 3: Listening
This part will take approximately 30 minutes to complete
Learn more about Part 3:
Understand each question type
Use the menu to learn about the question types and how to answer each one.
- Summarize Spoken Text
- Multiple Choice, Multiple Answers
- Fill in the Blanks
- Highlight Correct Summary
- Multiple Choice, Single Answer
- Select Missing Word
- Highlight Incorrect Words
- Write from Dictation
Task
After listening to a recording, write a 50–70 word summary.
Prompt Length
60–90 seconds
Skills Assessed
Listening and writing
Time to Answer
Not applicable
How to answer this question
For this item type, you will hear an audio recording and will need to write a 50–70 word summary of what you heard.
You have 10 minutes to listen and write your summary.
The audio begins to play automatically. You are only able to listen to the audio recording once.
The Word Count at the bottom of the screen counts the number of words you write. Make sure to write a minimum of 50 words, but no more than 70 words.
There are also cut, copy and paste buttons, which you may choose to use while constructing your summary.
Cut: Select text from your answer that you wish to remove and left-click “Cut”.
Copy: Select text from your answer that you wish to copy and left-click “Copy”.
Paste: Place the cursor where you wish to paste the cut/copied text and left-click “Paste”.
Test tips
Make sure you summarize the main point and include the supporting points
Remember to check grammar, spelling and punctuation
How this question is scored.
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