ExamsPTE Academic
PTE Academic
Practice on the platform PTE Academic
A Pearson test taken entirely on a computer, with automated scoring. Many tasks assess two skills at once, such as listening and speaking.
about 2 hof testing, on a computer
3parts
22question types
10 to 90score scale
What PTE Academic measures
PTE Academic assesses Listening, Reading, Speaking and Writing in a test taken entirely on a computer. Scoring is automated and was developed from the work of human raters.
Many tasks measure two skills at once: repeating a sentence you heard counts toward both Listening and Speaking. That is why the test is organized into three parts rather than four separate sections.
Where it is used
- StudyUniversities in many countries accept PTE Academic for admission.
- UK visasThe PTE Academic UKVI version exists for British visa applications.
- Who decidesThe institution or authority sets the overall score and skill scores it requires.
The test clock
About 2 hours on a computer, in sequence with no scheduled break. The time for each part varies within these ranges.
Speaking and Writing76 to 84 min
Reading23 to 30 min
Listening31 to 39 min
Total: about 2 h, in a single session
| Part | Duration | Question types | What it assesses |
|---|---|---|---|
| Speaking and Writing | 76 to 84 min | 9 scored plus an unscored introduction | Speaking and writing, often combined with reading and listening. |
| Reading | 23 to 30 min | 5 | Reading. |
| Listening | 31 to 39 min | 8 | Listening, with tasks that also require writing or reading. |