PTE Exam 2023 - PTE Exam Dates, PTE Exam Pattern, PTE Fees, PTE Question Types, PTE Score & Result, PTE FAQs | PTE Guide

What is PTE?

PTE is an acronym for the Pearson Test of English. The PTE exam is an English language test aimed at non-native English speakers wanting to study abroad or immigration. Pearson PTE tests Reading, Listening, Speaking & Writing. Pearson PTE gives fast results and less stress in the PTE exam.

PTE Exams - A Guide to PTE tests

• PTE Academic: Accepted worldwide by universities, governments and professional bodies.

• PTE Academic Online: It is a version of PTE Academic that you can take at home when you can not reach the test centre. It is accepted by a growing number of universities and is valid for study applications only.

• UK Government Tests: PTE Home and PTE Academic UKVI are on a list of approved Secure English Language Tests (SELTs).

PTE Academic

PTE Academic Test is a PTE exam accepted worldwide by governments, universities and professional bodies. It is a 2-hour (approximately 135 mins) English language test. It is a computer-based English test.

PTE Academic Exam Question Types

1. Speaking Section: The duration of the Speaking module is 54-67 mins. The PTE Speaking section consists of 5 different question types.
1. Read Aloud
2. Repeat Sentence
3. Describe Image
4. Retell Lecture
5. Answer Short Question
   
   
2. Writing Section: It is associated with the PTE Speaking module. The PTE Writing section consists of 2 different question types.
1. Summarise Written Text
2. Essay
   
   
3. Reading Section: The duration of the Reading module is 29-30 mins. PTE Reading consists of 5 different question types.
1. Reading & Writing: Fill in the blanks
2. Multiple Choice - Multiple Answers
3. Reorder Paragraphs
4. Fill in the blanks
5. Multiple Choice - Single Answer
   
   
4. Listening Section: The duration of the Listening module is 30-43 mins. The PTE Listening section consists of 8 different question types.
1. Summarize Spoken Text
2. Multiple Choice - Multiple Answers
3. Fill in the blanks
4. Highlight Correct Summary
5. Multiple Choice - Single Answer
6. Select Missing Word
7. Highlight Incorrect Words
8. Write from Dictation

PTE Exam Date Booking

PTE run regular test date with last-minute availability. You can check the test date's availability on the PTE official website.

PTE Exam Centre

PTE gives a friendly test centre experience. You can take your test in a small, friendly PTE exam test centre environment – with no more than 15 seats per test room. PTE has its test centres in all the famous cities of the countries like Australia, New Zealand, India, Pakistan, Egypt, Nepal, Bangladesh and others. You can find the best nearest centre to give your PTE exam.

PTE Exam Fees

PTE Standard Exam Fee is Rs. 15900 or $410 AUD. PTE exam fees vary for each country. Find out where you can take a PTE test and how much it cost. You can check exam fees for your country on the official Pearson PTE website.

PTE Exam Scoring - How does PTE score your result?

Pearson PTE uses automated scoring to mark your PTE test. Their sophisticated algorithms, based on hundreds of thousands of actual test responses, mean they can mark every test accurately, consistently, and fairly. PTE Automated scoring is designed to match the way an expert examiner would mark your test, but on a global scale that provides consistent, fast results for every single test taker. For more information, check PTE Score Guide.

How PTE Score compares to IELTS and TOEFL

You can use Score Converter available in the PTE Guide App to know how PTE scores relate to other score bands.

PTE Score Validity

Your PTE Academic Exam Score is valid for two years (2 years) for study purposes. However, the PTE score is valid for three years (3 years) for immigration purposes.

PTE Guide App

You can use PTE Guide App for complete information about the Pearson PTE Exam. It provides a step-by-step preparation guide to prepare yourself for the PTE Exam. It covers every step from where to start and where to end, from an introduction to PTE to how to book and give PTE Exam.

Pearson PTE Exam 2023 FAQs

Still, Do you have questions or queries regarding the PTE test, check out the most frequently asked questions for any lingering queries around PTE Exams 2023 at PTE FAQs for Test Takers.