We provide secure English language testing for study applications worldwide, and for visa applications for work and migration in Australia, the UK, and New Zealand.
Every year, tens of thousands of people trust PTE to help them rapidly prove their English proficiency – and to open doors to their future lives and careers.
PTE Academic a computerized test measures your English speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills in a single, short test. A 2-hour test via computer. No more waiting around for your speaking exam – PTE Academic measures English speaking, listening, reading, and writing in just two hours.
Pearson PTE Academic: a fast two-hour English test, accepted for study worldwide, migration or work.
The three parts of the test:
There are 20 different question types in the test, ranging from multiple choice through to essay writing. Make sure you review the different question formats ahead of your test, as each part has different types of questions.
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.
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.
This part of the test is 30–43 minutes long and it contains eight different question types.
The questions are based on audio or video clips, which begin to play automatically. You hear each audio or video clip once. You are allowed to take notes.
PTE Academic is scored against the Global Scale of English, a global English language standard that aligns with a variety of well-known tests and scales around the world.
It has a thermometer-style scoring scale of 10–90, which gives you an accurate overview of your skills.
Pearson PTE Academic results available within hour – 5 days.
