PTE

PTE Academic: the computer-based English test

PTE Academic measures your English speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills in a single, short test.

• A two-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,
• Frequent test dates, last-minute availability
• We run regular test dates with last-minute availability,
• Friendly test center experience,
• Take your test in a small, friendly test center environment – with no more than 15 seats per test room.

How PTE Academic works

• Taken in a test center
• Computer-based with headset
• Two hours long
• Assesses real-life English
• 20 question types
• Single test session

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.

Part 1: Speaking & Writing

54–67 minutes

This part of the test contains seven different question types. You will be tested on both your speaking and writing skills, and will use English you might hear in an academic environment.

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.

 

Part 1: Speaking & Writing

54–67 minutes

This part of the test contains seven different question types. You will be tested on both your speaking and writing skills, and will use English you might hear in an academic environment.

Part 2: Reading

29–30 minutes

This part of the test contains five different question types and tests your ability to read academic English. One item type assesses both writing and reading skills.

Part 3: Listening

30–43 minutes

This part of the test contains eight question types and tests your listening skills, through a series of audio and video clips.

How PTE score compares to IELTS and TOEFL

Based on our research into the relationship between the PTE Academic test, the IELTS Academic test, and TOEFL, we have developed the following comparison tables as a guide to show how PTE scores relate to other score bands.

These are a guide only; we always advise you to check with the university or college you are applying to for details of their PTE score requirements.