PTE, Pearson Test of English
PTE Academic is the world's leading computer-based test of English for study abroad and immigration. If you are ready to apply to university or for a UK or Australian visa and need proof of your English proficiency, you can use 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 UK and Australian governments.
TEST PATTERN:
Test timings:
PTE Academic is 3 hours long and is split into timed parts. When the time is up on the section, the test will move on automatically.
There are 20 different types of task. Some tasks will test integrated skills (e.g. reading and speaking).
Introduction: untimed
You are asked to introduce yourself. This section is not assessed.
speaking and writing: 77 – 93 minute
Reading: 32 – 41 minutes
Break: 10 minutes
The break is optional.
Listining: 45 – 57 minutes
The timings shown are variable. The test will last 3 hours in total.
Score:
The overall score is a mark out of 90.
Cuttoffs:
A minimum score between 51 and 61 for undergraduate studies require
A minimum score between 57 and 67 for postgraduate studies
A minimum score between 59 and 69for MBA studies
Results:
Results are delivered within 5 working days and scores will be emailed to the applicant. By following the link in the email the applicant will login to the account to view scores.
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