Most Popular Questions
What is the difference between IELTS and PTE?
Both IELTS and PTE are Standard English Proficiency tests that are taken by students who are appearing for admission to a university/college abroad. IELTS is a paper-based exam and scored on a scale of 1-9 while PTE is a computer-based test scared on a scale of 10-90 points.
Who administers PTE Academic test?
PTE Academic is created and administered by Pearson Language Tests part of the Pearson PLC group.
How can I register for the test?
You can register for the PTE Academic test online. If you are a first time test taker, you will have to create a web account to schedule the test. If you are a returning test taker, you can use your existing web account to register for another test.
How much does the PTE Academic test cost?
The PTE Academic Test costs USD 170 as of June 2020.
How and when will I get my results?
Your scores will be available within 5 business days of your test date. You will receive an email to the address provided at the time of registration when your scores are available to be viewed online.
How can I send my scores to universities?
PTE scores can be sent to universities by accessing your web account. You may send your scores to as many institutions as you wish for free. Your scores will be available to the universities you selected within 48 hours of reporting.
How long are my PTE Academic scores valid?
PTE Academic test scores are valid for 2 years.
How often can I take the PTE Academic test?
You can take the PTE Academic test any number of times as you wish. However, you can schedule another test 5 days after your last test appointment.
What are the countries that accept PTE?
The PTE Academic exam is widely accepted across universities/colleges in Canada, Australia, United Kingdom, and New Zealand. There are also a lot of educational institutions in countries apart from the ones mentioned earlier that accept PTE Scores for their admission process.
Is PTE an online exam?
The PTE Academic is a solely online exam. There is no paper-based version of the test.
Are speaking and writing different sections in a PTE Test?
No, speaking and writing is one section. They are the part 1 of the test where the time limit is 77-93 minutes.
Can I replay the audio clip more than once?
No, the audio clip is played only once. So, attempt the test carefully with full attention.
I have a strong accent, will that affect my speaking score?
PTE has a transparent and modern computer-based scoring system which can recognize a wide range of accents, you just need to be clear with your words.
What is my microphone or headphone does not work?
PTE provides and checks equipment before the exam commences, still if you face any issue you can communicate the same with your administrator.
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