Pearson Test of English (PTE) Overview

PTE Academic is accepted by universities in the USA, UK, Australia, and other countries. It was created by Pearson Language Tests, part of the Pearson PLC group, and endorsed by GMAC® (Graduate Management Admission Council), owners of GMAT®. It is a computer-based exam that focuses on real-life English used in academic settings.

PTE Test Modules

Speaking and Writing

These modules assess all communication skills of the test taker and include:

• Reading a Text Aloud
• Repeating a Sentence
• Describing an Image
• Re-telling a Lecture
• Answering Short Questions
• Summarizing a Text
• Writing an Essay

Listening

Assesses listening skills and includes:

• Summarizing Spoken Text
• Multiple Choice Questions Based on Recordings
• Filling Blanks in a Transcript
• Writing a Dictation

Reading

Assesses reading skills and includes:

• Reading Comprehension
• Re-ordering Paragraphs
• Filling Blanks in a Text

PTE Academic Structure

PTE Test Scores

Test scores are available online typically within 5 business days. Test takers can report scores to any number of institutions for free. Selected institutions can retrieve scores online usually within 48 hours.