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Pearson Test of English (PTE) for Academics


Pearson Language Tests offer three types of English proficiency tests that assess an individual's ability to use the language in different contexts. The types of tests are:

  • Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic)

  • Pearson Test of English General (PTE General)

  • Pearson Test of English Young Learners (PTE Young Learners)

The Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic) is a computer-based test of the English language that assesses the ability of a non-native speaker of the language to study in an English-speaking academic environment.

PTE academic is accepted by several institutions around the world as a valid assessment of proficiency in the English language and is approved by the UKBA for visa applications. It is a product of the Pearson Language Tests and is endorsed by the Graduate Management Admission Council who are owners of the GMAT (Graduate Management Admission Test).

The PTE Academic consists of 20 different types of tasks that effectively measure language skills such as Reading, Writing, Speaking and Listening. Some of the tasks measure integrated skills (reading and speaking). The total time taken for the test is three hours.

Scoring:

The overall score is a total of 90 and test results are delivered within 5 days. Given below, is an indicator of scores that are generally required at most universities.

  • Undergraduate Courses: Minimum score between 51 and 61

  • Postgraduate Courses: Minimum score between 57 and 67

  • MBA Courses: Minimum score between 59 and 67

Pearson Test of English General (PTE General) is made up of two parts, written and spoken and tests all the four language skills (Reading, Listening, Speaking and Writing)

Assessment: The assessment has six levels of grading that are linked to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEF) that range from Foundation to Proficient.

Pearson Test of English Young Learners: This is aimed at making language learning fun and motivating for children and consists of four levels:

  • Firstwords

  • Springboard

  • Quickmarch

  • Breakthrough

Aspects that set PTE apart from other English Language Tests:

  • The scoring for speech and writing is automated thus providing consistent and accurate grading.

  • Recorded speech samples are offered to admissions offices at universities worldwide.

  • Results will be available online in just five days.

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