PTE (Pearson Test of English Academic)
PTE (Pearson Test of English Academic) is a computer-based English proficiency test used for study abroad, work, and immigration purposes. It is accepted by many universities and governments, including those in Australia, Canada, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, and the United States.
PTE Modules
PTE has 3 main sections, but it assesses 4 skills: Speaking, Writing, Reading, and Listening.
1.Speaking & Writing (54–67 minutes)
This section tests your spoken and written English.
Tasks:
- Personal Introduction (not scored)
- Read Aloud
- Describe Image
- Re-tell Lecture
- Answer Short Question
- Summarize Written Text
- Write Essay
2.Reading (29–30 minutes)
This section tests reading comprehension and vocabulary.
Tasks:
Reading & Writing: Fill in the Blanks
Multiple Choice (Multiple Answers)
Re-order Paragraphs
Reading: Fill in the Blanks
Multiple Choice (Single Answer)
Listening (30–43 minutes)
This section tests understanding spoken English.
Tasks:
Summarize Spoken Text
Multiple Choice (Multiple Answers)
Fill in the Blanks
Highlight Correct Summary
Multiple Choice (Single Answer)
Select Missing Word
Highlight Incorrect Words
Write from Dictation
Skills Measured
PTE reports scores for:
Speaking
Writing
Reading
Listening
It also measures enabling skills such as:
Grammar
Oral Fluency
Pronunciation
Spelling
Vocabulary
Written Discourse
Scoring
Score range: 10–90
Computer-based AI scoring.
Results are usually available within 1–5 days.Score Comparison (Approximate)PTE Score IELTS Equivalent90 9.079–89 8.0–8.565–78 7.0–7.550–64 6.0–6.536–49 5.0–5.5Important High-Scoring TasksThese tasks contribute heavily to your overall score:Repeat SentenceRead AloudRe-tell LectureReading & Writing Fill in the BlanksListening Fill in the BlanksWrite from DictationStrong performance in these tasks can significantly improve your PTE score because they affect multiple skills simultaneously.