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PTE Academic (Pearson Test of English Academic) is a computer-based language test that offers candidates the fastest, fairest and most flexible way of proving their English language proficiency for immigration and student visas.
As an education or migration agent, PTE Academic offers you a new and more efficient way of helping your clients achieve their goals.
PTE Academic is a single 3 hour test, comprising:
| 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 | Optional scheduled break | |
| Part 3 | Listening | 45 – 57 minutes |
PTE Academic is designed to help test takers achieve their goals sooner.
PTE Academic consists of three main parts and there are 20 different question types. The test is an integrated skills test, each question type assessing one language skill or a combination of language skills. Question types are task-based, representing the range of functions and situations that students will encounter in an English speaking environment. The table below shows the test structure, question types and time allowed.
