The Pearson PTE Academic English Test is the first entirely computer-based English language test for international study.
PTE is one of the world’s leading providers of secure English language tests and each year, tens of thousands of people trust PTE to help them prove their English proficiency for study, work, or migration – and to open doors to new careers, experiences, and possibilities.
When you complete your PTE Academic test, you receive a Score Report and a Skills Profile to help you understand your test score, your language skill level, and where you can improve.
Each PTE Academic test has 20 question types. Each one is graded differently. Multiple choice answers are scored as either right or wrong, while scored for more complex question types like essay writing are based on many criteria.
Each institution chooses how to set their scores. Typically, you will need to achieve the following minimum scores:
The best way to find out how you might score on test day is to try a Scored Practice Test.
With the same type of content as the real test, and taken over three hours, a Scored Practice test will help you to predict your potential overall score. It will also help you understand your strengths and weaknesses, which you can use to shape your study plan.
The Pearson Test of English is:
Faster - Typically receive results in two business days
Fairer - Unbiased AI-based assessment for accurate results
Simpler - Only a single sitting of 2 hours for all four English language skills
Accepted Worldwide - Trusted by 3,000+ universities and colleges, accepted for visa applications to the UK, Canada, Australia, New Zealand & the USA
If you would like to learn more about the Pearson PTE English language test or sign up for lessons, please contact SI-UK today.
My counsellor contacted me every day throughout the application process and helped me receive an unconditional offer. I am so grateful to SI-UK and will never forget them. I will study very hard as I feel this is the best reward I can give the whole team.
Sade Onyeje Social Work at Birmingham City University
A member of the SI-UK team will be in touch within 24 hours to arrange your initial consultation with one of our UK education experts.
