The fast and fair English test
PTE Academic is a computer-based English test that uses state-of-the-art artificial intelligence to provide the most unbiased and secure proof of a candidate’s English skills for study, migration, and professional application purposes. Accepted for study applications by thousands of institutions worldwide. Typically get results within 2 days. Computer-based marking ensures all test takers are scored impartially and accurately. Approved for all UK, Australian and New Zealand visa and migration applications.
How is PTE Academic structured?
How does PTE Academic benefit test takers?
FAST & FLEXIBLE
- Schedule a PTE Academic exam up to 24 hours in advance.
- Complete a convenient single 3-hour test session.
- Results are typically available within 2 days.
- Testing globally 365 days of the year, in over 300 test centers around the world.
FAIR & SECURE
- Highly accurate marking, powered by artificial intelligence.
- Computer-based testing is unbiased, ensuring a fairer test.
- Palm-vein scanning ensures candidates are who they say they are.
- Randomized test forms reduce opportunities for cheating.
- Data forensics ensure that test scores are valid.
RECOGNIZED & ACCEPTED
- Accepted for study applications by thousands of institutions worldwide, including: 100% of Australian, New Zealand, and Irish universities. 98% of UK universities.
- An extensive number of universities in the USA and Canada.
- Universities in Europe and Asia delivering courses in English.
- Approved by the UK, Australian and New Zealand Governments for all visa and migration applications, and accepted by an increasing number of professional bodies.
SIMPLER SCORE REFERRALS
- Institutions can be sure results are secure, trustworthy and verified by searching for a candidate’s PTE Academic result using a Score Report Code (SRC).
How is PTE Academic structured?
PTE Academic is structured in the following way:
| Part | Content | Time allowed |
| Intro | Introduction | 1 minute |
| Part 1 | Speaking and writing | 77 – 93 minutes |
| Part 2 | Reading | 32 – 41 minutes |
| Optional scheduled break | 10 minutes | |
| Part 3 | Listening | 45 – 57 minutes |
As a PTE Academic Certified Associate, our team is here to help you on your PTE Academic journey! For more information about the exam or how to register, kindly reach out to us.