About PTE

Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic)

PTE Academic is the world’s leading computer-based test of English and, as such, it is accepted by thousands of universities around the world for study applications. These educational institutions include the prestigious Harvard Business School, Yale and INSEAD. PTE Academic is also approved by the governments of Australia and New Zealand for migration applications. It assesses each candidate’s practical English skills in an integrated way in an academic environment. PTE Academic tests are scored by computers, resulting in impartial outcomes. Test results are typically available within five business days.

PTE Academic assesses candidates’ four language skills of speaking, writing, reading and listening. The test will last approximately three hours. This includes an untimed introduction to the test and one optional break of up to 10 minutes. PTE Academic consists of three main parts. Each part contains a number of sections. Each section is individually timed. The table below shows the test structure.

The following equivalence table is used by the Australian Department of Home Affairs (previously known as the Department of Immigration and Border Protection) and Australian universities and colleges in their judgments about candidates’ eligibility for study and migration applications.

Disclaimer: While Prestige Education makes every effort to ensure that its students are well-prepared for the PTE Academic test which is organised by Pearson Education Limited, Prestige Education is neither affiliated with nor endorsed by Pearson Education Limited.