Test preparation
PTE
Get confident with the computer-based test.
PTE Academic is a computer-based English language proficiency test designed to assess a candidate's ability to communicate effectively in English for academic and international purposes. It assesses Speaking, Writing, Reading and Listening through integrated computer-based tasks, with question types designed around academic and real-life communication. The test is divided into three main parts — Speaking & Writing, Reading and Listening — and is completed in a single test session.
- Test length
- About 2 hours
- Parts
- 3
- Question types
- 22
- Score scale
- 10 to 90
About this course
Learn with a clear purpose.
Who it's for
For students, professionals and other candidates preparing for PTE Academic for study, work or migration purposes, depending on the requirements of the university, organisation or relevant authority.
What you’ll work on
- ✓ Speaking & Writing — 76–84 minutes, 9 question types
- ✓ Reading — 23–30 minutes, 5 question types
- ✓ Listening — 31–39 minutes, 8 question types
- ✓ Integrated Speaking, Writing, Reading and Listening tasks
- ✓ Computer-based question formats and timing
- ✓ Test strategies, practice and response techniques
How the test works
Three parts, one computer-based test.
01
Speaking & Writing
Part 1
The longest part. Tasks include reading aloud, re-telling a lecture, summarising text and writing an essay. It includes two newer speaking tasks, Respond to a Situation and Summarize Group Discussion.
02
Reading
Part 2
Fill-in-the-blanks and other tasks on written texts. Some tasks test reading and writing together.
03
Listening
Part 3
Tasks based on audio, such as summarising spoken text, multiple-choice questions and choosing the correct summary.
Versions
Choose the right version.
PTE Academic
The version used for study and many professional purposes.
PTE Academic UKVI
An approved version for UK visa applications that require a secure English test.
PTE Core
Designed for everyday English communication and Canadian immigration applications that require proof of English proficiency.
Marking scheme
How you are marked.
Overall score
- ✓ Reported on a scale from 10 to 90.
- ✓ Reflects your performance across all the tasks in the test.
Communicative skills
- ✓ Listening
- ✓ Reading
- ✓ Speaking
- ✓ Writing
- ✓ One task can count towards more than one skill.
Enabling skills
- ✓ Grammar
- ✓ Oral fluency
- ✓ Pronunciation
- ✓ Spelling
- ✓ Vocabulary
- ✓ Written discourse
PTE is primarily scored by AI, and your score report shows your overall score together with your skill scores.
How we prepare you
Your path to progress.
STEP 1
Learn the question types
Understand each task, its timing and how it is scored.
STEP 2
Build speaking and writing
Practise clear, fluent speech and well-structured written answers.
STEP 3
Practise on screen
Get used to answering exam-style tasks on a computer within the time limits.
STEP 4
Review and refine
Study your results and focus on the skills that lift your score.
Start learning
Find your right batch.
Contact us for current batch timings, availability and course details.
Questions
Good to know before you start.
How is PTE scored?
Your overall score is on a scale of 10 to 90. Your report also shows scores for Listening, Reading, Speaking and Writing, and for enabling skills such as grammar, fluency and pronunciation. The test is primarily scored by AI.
How long is the PTE Academic test?
Pearson describes it as about two hours, taken in one session on a computer. The exact time varies from one test form to another.
What changed in the 2025 format?
From August 2025, two new speaking tasks were added: Respond to a Situation and Summarize Group Discussion. Make sure any practice material you use is up to date.
Do I speak to an examiner?
No. Speaking is part of the computer-based test, with no separate face-to-face interview.
Which PTE version do I need?
Pearson offers PTE Academic, PTE Academic UKVI, PTE Core and PTE Home. The right one depends on the institution or authority you are applying to, so check their requirement before booking.
Where do I check test dates and fees?
They change, so check the official PTE website, pearsonpte.com, before you book.
How can I enquire about a course?
Contact us on WhatsApp or through the contact page to enquire about the course you are interested in.
How do I find the right class for me?
Contact us with your learning goal and preferred schedule, and we'll help you understand the available options for PTE.
How can I get course fees and details?
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