PEARSON TEST OF ENGLISH (PTE) has been around since the test THE TEST IS OF TWO TYPES-

The test is completely computerized and entails AI SCORING .

The Pearson Test of English (PTE) is a renowned computer-based examination designed to assess the English language proficiency of non-native English speakers. The PTE exam format is meticulously structured into three main sections: Speaking & Writing, Reading, and Listening. Each section is tailored to evaluate distinct aspects of the English language, ensuring a comprehensive assessment of a candidate's linguistic capabilities.

Within the Speaking & Writing section, candidates are tested on their ability to produce spoken and written English in various contexts. This includes tasks like personal introductions, reading aloud, and essay writing. The Reading section comprises multiple-choice questions, re-ordering paragraphs, and filling in blanks, focusing on the candidate's comprehension skills. Lastly, the Listening section challenges test-takers with summarizing spoken texts, multiple-choice questions, and dictation exercises, ensuring they can effectively understand spoken English in diverse scenarios.

• Each test will feature from 70 to 91 items that encompass 20 different question types. The PTE maximum score will be 90, and the minimum is only 10 points.

  In the score report, you will see the overall score and communicative skills scores, including Listening, Reading, Writing, and Speaking. The mark for each skill falls somewhere between 10 to 90.

What is PTE?

What's unique about PTE?

• The test is completely computerized and is scored by AI.

• Test results are digital too: they arrive as soon as your personalized score report is ready, within 48 hours (2 days) of taking the exam.

• Scoring is easier because each component’s score contributes to the final result, the overall score is not their average.

PTE Exam Format

The exam includes 4 test modules

8 question types to be completed in 30 - 43 min

Speaking and Writing

Listening

PTE Test Types

PTE Academic / UKVI

Used for global university applications, various Australian and New Zealand visa applications (e.g. immigration or work visas), and UK work or student visa applications

PTE Core

Used for Canadian immigration or work visa applications

5 question types to be completed in 29-30 min

Reading

8 Question types to be completed in 54-67 min

PTE Academic Test Format

PTE Core Test Format