What is PTE?
PTE stands for Pearson Test of English. It is a computer-based academic English language test designed for non-native English speakers who want to study or immigrate abroad.
The updated test session now lasts about 2 hours and 15 minutes and is divided into three main parts: Speaking & Writing (together), Reading, and Listening. There are now 22 question types, including two new Speaking tasks introduced in 2025.
PTE Academic continues to assess real-life, academic English, with excerpts from lectures, graphs, and charts. You will hear a wide range of accents, including British, American, and non-native speakers, reflecting the variety of English you will encounter in everyday life.
PTE Exam Format
Speaking & Writing
(Approx. 54 – 67 Minutes)
- Read Aloud
- Repeat Sentence
- Describe Image
- Re-tell Lecture
- Answer Short Question
- Respond to a Situation (new)
- Summarise Group Discussion (new)
- Summarize Written Text (10 mins)
- Essay (20 mins) now limited to one task
Reading
(Approx. 29 – 32 Minutes)
- Multiple Choice, Single Answer
- Multiple Choice, Multiple Answers
- Re-order Paragraphs
- Reading: Fill in the Blanks
- Reading & Writing: Fill in the Blanks
Listening
(Approx. 30 – 43 Minutes)
- Summarize Spoken Text
- Multiple Choice, Multiple Answers
- Fill in the blanks
- Highlight Correct Summary
- Select Missing Word
- Highlight Incorrect Words
- Write from Dictation
- Multiple Choice, Single Answer
Band Score Scale
PTE Academic is scored against the Global Scale of English, a thermometer-style scale that gives you an accurate overview of your skills. The Global Scale of English aligns with a variety of popular tests and scales around the world. Find out more about the Scale of English Global .
| IELTS | PTE-A (Overall) | PTE-A (Listening) | PTE-A (Reading) | PTE-A (Speaking) | PTE-A (Writing) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 41 | 40 | 43 | 40 | 43 |
| 5.5 | 45 | 43 | 48 | 42 | 51 |
| 6 | 52 | 48 | 54 | 46 | 62 |
| 6.5 | 58 | 57 | 61 | 54 | 74 |
| 7 | 66 | 66 | 68 | 65 | 82 |
| 7.5 | 75 | 74 | 74 | 75 | 88 |
| 8 | 82 | 79 | 78 | 81 | 89 |
| 8.5 | 88 | 85 | 84 | 86 | 90 |
Why PTE with us?
- PTE Certified trainers
- Individual Computer Practice
- Computerized Mock Test.
- Analytical result of Mock Test.
- High Score Gaining Rate.
Why PTE Academic Is The Test For You.
- Artificial intelligence :- AI scoring means that its not simply a single human assessing your English language skills, but a very clever algorithm that mimics how human markers would score, based on many, many responses.
- Unbiased scoring :- When you take the PTE Academic test, what you say is graded by AI against thousands of previous responses. What this means is that you’re graded only on what you say, not your accent or anything else.
- Flexible testing & fast results :-Thanks to the use of market leading technology, PTE Academic offers all test takers incredible flexibility. Test taker results are typically delivered in just 5 business days and furthermore, PTE Academic offers global testing in more than 250 test centers in over 50 countries.
- Send your score unlimited times for free :- PTE Academic proudly gives all test takers the freedom to send your scores to as many organisations as you like, without an additional fee. This freedom gives you even greater opportunity to achieve your dreams.
- Unlimited acceptance for study & migration applications :- PTE Academic is accepted for study applications by thousands of academic programs around the world. It is also approved for all Australian and New Zealand student visa and migration applications.
Who Accepts PTE Academic?
PTE Academic is accepted by thousands of universities worldwide, including prestigious institutions such as Harvard Business School, INSEAD and Yale. PTE Academic is also accepted for visa purposes by the Australian and New Zealand governments.