PTE –Pearson Language Test, a unit of the Pearson PLC group tests the non-native English speaker’s language ability to read, speak, write and listen to the English language.
PTE exam lasts for 3 hours (approximately) and is marked out of 90 Marks each for the individual four sections. Moreover, the PTE test is conducted over 200 locations across the globe in more than 360 days of a year.
The PTE test, to assesses the capability of non-native English users in the form of two tests namely
- PTE Academic
- PTE General
To take the PTE multi-level test, registration and further proceedings happen in the official Pearson website.
PTE is evaluated by computer only without human interference. Unlike other English proficiency tests, PTE is mostly preferred by the students and professionals wishing to settle in Australia particularly.
Moreover, the PTE test is comprised of four sections listed as follows:
- Speaking Section
- Writing Section
- Reading Section
- Listening Section
PTE test is based on real-life academic and general content. You will come across graphs, excerpts, summaries, and many more items belonging to things around you.
Besides, the test also contains accents from both native and non-native speakers. It seems to be exactly that you hear on the television, movies, and real conversation encountered in day-to-day life.
Why take PTE?
Every international student who wishes to study and live in Australia is required to provide a PTE test result. This is because the PTE test proves his/her ability to understand the English language in all forms (speaking, writing, reading and listening).
Earlier, IELTS is the only option to assess the candidate's English competency level. But from the last few years, DIBP (Department of Immigration and Border Protection) has started giving acceptance to PTE as well. With this, this English language test is gaining much popularity among international students.
Top reasons why choose PTE:
- Worldwide Recognized English Proficiency Test
- PTE test dates and venues
- Approved by Australian Department of Immigration for study or migration purposes
- Fair and Consistent Marking (specifically in Speaking and Writing)
- Fully Computer-based
- Automated Machine Scoring Pattern
- The test is conducted over 360 days of the year in about 250 test centres across the globe.
- Fastest Score Delivery (Usually results were released in 3-5 days)
These are the major advantages of the PTE Exam attracting more candidates towards it.
PTE Test Eligibility Criteria
There are no such academic criteria for the PTE test. However, the test-taker must be at least 16 years of age. If your age is between 16 and 17 years of age, then you must submit a letter from your parent or guardian.
The time allotted to these sections is 77-93 minutes for Speaking and Writing, 32-40 minutes for reading and 45-57 minutes for Listening. The total duration of a PTE exam is around 3 hours, which makes it one of the shorter language exams around. Here is all you need to know about Test Format and Question Types in PTE: PTE Exam Pattern
PTE Registration 2020
To appear for the PTE, you need to register on the official PTE website. The registration process is simple and easy.
Follow the below steps to register on the website
Visit the PTE website homepage ___ and click on the ‘Book Now’ button which opens a new page.
Click on the ‘create account’ and enter all the details required to fill the given form.
You will receive an email within 2 days containing the login details.
Sign in using your username and password and schedule your test by selecting the preferred test centre available test date and time.
Make the required payment now to book your slot for the PTE test and complete your PTE application process.
PTE Registration 2020
To complete your PTE test slot booking, you need to pay INR ____ as the PTE test fee. However, you need to pay INR _____ as the late booking price if the booking for the test is delayed.
PTE Exam Pattern
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| Part 1: Speaking | 77-93 minutes |
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| Part 2: Reading | 32-40 minutes |
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| Part 3: Listening | 45-57 minutes |
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The PTE exam format consists of 20 different questions in the Speaking, Writing, Reading, and Listening format.
The Speaking and Writing sections assess the candidate’s elocution over small segments and writing skills like spellings, grammar, etc.
In the reading section, a candidate's understanding of written and hearing language is tested.
Lastly, the listening area focuses on being able to make outspoken English in different accents.
PTE Score Calculation
There are 6 levels categorized to generate the fluency or proficiency of the exam taker. CEFR (The Common European Framework for Reference) determines the fluency of the exam taker by grading them according to the following mentioned levels in four aspects i.e. Reading, Writing, Speaking and Listening.
PTE Exam Results
The PTE test is evaluated by Artificial Intelligence to avoid any bias in scoring. You will receive your PTE score within 5 business of the test.
Your PTE score ranges from 10 to 90 points on a granular scale. This PTE score includes your overall score, communicative skills scores and enabling skill scores.
You will receive an email that lets you know about your scorecards are ready and you can access your score report by signing into your PTE account.
Follow the below steps to view your PTE score.
- Step 1: You need to sign in to your account by using the username and password.
- Step 2: Click on the ‘View Score Reports’ link.
- Step 3: Here appears a new window, click on ‘View’ for the score that you wish to see.
Your score will be displayed in PDF format, which you need to download.