PTE
PTE (Pearson Test of English) is an English language proficiency test used for study
abroad, work, and immigration purposes, especially in countries like Australia,Canada, the UK,
and the USA.
PTE Academic Test Format
The PTE Academic exam consists of three main sections: Speaking &
Writing,
Reading, and Listening.
The Speaking & Writing section lasts approximately 54 to 67
minutes and includes
tasks such as reading aloud, repeating sentences, and writing an essay.
The Reading section takes around 29 to 30 minutes and features
multiple-choice
questions and paragraph reordering exercises.
The Listening section is about 30 to 43 minutes long and
assesses skills through
summarizing spoken texts, multiple-choice questions, and dictation tasks.
Why Choose PTE?
Fully computer-based and AI-scored
Results in 2–5 days
No human bias
Accepted worldwide for visas and education
Scoring
PTE is scored on a scale of 10–90. A score of 65+
is typically
required for top universities and permanent residency.
PTE Academic Test Format:
The PTE Academic is a computer-based English language test that evaluates your
speaking, writing, reading, and listening skills. It is designed to reflect real-life academic
English used in universities and classrooms. The test is divided into three main parts:
Speaking & Writing, Reading, and Listening.
Speaking & Writing (54–67 minutes)
This section tests both verbal and written communication skills. You will complete a series
of
tasks such as:
Read Aloud: Read a short text displayed on the screen.
Repeat Sentence: Listen to a sentence and repeat it exactly.
Describe Image: Describe an image shown on the screen using correct
structure and vocabulary.
Re-tell Lecture: Listen to or watch a lecture and summarize it.
Answer Short Question: Provide a brief spoken answer to a question.
Summarize Written Text: Summarize a paragraph into one sentence.
Essay: Write an essay (200–300 words) on a given topic.
Reading (29–30 minutes)
This section assesses your ability to read and comprehend academic texts. The tasks include:
Multiple-choice, choose single answer
Multiple-choice, choose multiple answers
Re-order Paragraphs: Arrange text boxes in a logical order.
Fill in the Blanks: Drag and drop or type missing words into the
passage.
Listening (30–43 minutes)
This section evaluates your ability to understand spoken English through academic lectures and
conversations. It includes:
Summarize Spoken Text: Write a summary based on an audio clip.
Multiple-choice, choose single/multiple answers
Fill in the Blanks: Type missing words while listening to a recording.
Highlight Correct Summary: Choose the best summary of the audio.
Select Missing Word: Identify the correct word to complete the
recording.
Highlight Incorrect Words: Identify words in the transcript that differ
from the audio.
Write from Dictation: Type the sentence as you hear it.
The entire test takes approximately 2 hours and is taken in a single sitting at an authorized
test center or via online proctoring.