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PTE

PTE

PTE, The Pearson Test of English is a computer-based English language proficiency test that evaluates a candidate’s English language ability for academic or immigration purposes. The test measures the reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills of non-native English speakers. PTE Academic assesses real-life, academic English, so you will hear excerpts from lectures and view graphs and charts. You will hear a range of accents in the test, from British and American to non-native speakers, so you will be exposed to the type of accents you will encounter in everyday life.
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Test Format

  • Part 1: Speaking & Writing

Test ( max 70 minutes)

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.

  • Part 2: Reading

Test (30 minutes)

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.

  • Part 3: Listening

Test ( max 45 minutes)


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.

 

Exam Format

Part Module Question Type Range Timing
Introduction
Personal introduction
1
1 Minute
Part 1
Speaking & Writing
Read Aloud

Repeat Sentence

Describe Image

Re-Tell Lecture

Answer Short Questions

Summarize Written Text

Essay format
6-7

10-12

3-4

1-2

5-6

1-2

1-2
54-67 Minutes
Part 2
Reading
Multiple Choice, Single Answer

Multiple Choice, Multiple Answer

Re-order Paragraphs

Fill in the Blanks – Reading

Fill in the Blanks – Reading & Writing
1-2

1-2

2-3

4-5

5-6
29-30 Minutes
Part 3
Listening
Summarize Spoken Text

Multiple Choice, Multiple Answers

Fill in the Blanks

Highlight Correct Summary

Multiple Choice, Single Answer

Select Missing Word

Highlight Incorrect Words

Write From Dictation
1-2

1-2

2-3

1-2

1-2

1-2

2-3

3-4
30-46 Minutes