PTE Academic (Pearson Test of English)
Overview
PTE Academic is a computer-based English language test accepted by educational institutions worldwide. It evaluates real-life English skills across speaking, writing, reading, and listening modules — useful for study and immigration purposes.
Test Structure
| Section |
Assessment Areas |
Time |
Score Range |
| Speaking & Writing |
Personal introduction, read aloud, repeat sentence, describe image, essay |
54–67 minutes |
10–90 |
| Reading |
Multiple-choice, reorder paragraphs, fill in the blanks |
29–30 minutes |
10–90 |
| Listening |
Summarize spoken text, multiple-choice, dictation |
30–43 minutes |
10–90 |
| Total Time |
Approx. 2 hours |
Preparation Tips
- Schedule at least 1–2 months of focused practice
- Use Pearson’s official PTE practice platform and materials
- Practice typing quickly and clearly for written sections
- Develop fluency and pronunciation for speaking section
- Familiarize yourself with time limits per section
- Take full-length mock tests under exam-like conditions
- Prepare with audio-visual material for listening accuracy
Registration and Fees
- Fee: Approximately $200 (may vary by country)
- Registration: Online via Pearson PTE website
- Score Validity: 2 years
- Score Reporting: Unlimited free score reports to institutions