PTE Academic is a computer-based English test that offers international students and migrants the fastest, fairest and most flexible way of proving their English proficiency for academic admissions, employment and visa purposes. Like any test, test takers should prepare by becoming familiar with the test format and learning how to respond to questions correctly. We can help students prepare for the test with our range of preparation resources including the PTE Academic Teacher and online materials which can be used in conjunction with The official guide to PTE Academic.
“To complete a PTE Academic test, you will need to attend a secure Pearson test center. You will use a computer and headset to listen to, read and respond to questions. During the three-hour test session there will be three main parts to the test: speaking and writing (together), listening and reading. There are twenty different question formats, ranging from multiple choice through to essay writing and interpreting information. PTE Academic assesses real-life, academic English, so you will hear excerpts from lectures and view graphs and charts. You will hear a range of accents in the test, from British and American to non-native speakers, so you will be exposed to the type of accents you will encounter in everyday life.”