Pearson Test of English (PTE)
The Pearson Test of English (PTE Academic) is a fully computer-based English proficiency exam designed for non-native speakers who want to study, work, or migrate abroad. It is widely trusted by universities, governments, and institutions worldwide as a reliable measure of real-world English communication skills.
Structure of the PTE Academic
The test is divided into three main parts and takes about two hours to complete. It evaluates all four core skills: Speaking, Writing, Reading, and Listening.
1. Speaking & Writing
This section combines both skills and includes:
- Read Aloud
- Repeat Sentence
- Describe Image
- Retell Lecture
- Summarize Written Text
- Write Essay
🔹 2025 Update: Two new tasks have been added – Summarize Group Discussion and Respond to a Situation. These are designed to test how well you can handle real-life conversations and academic discussions.
2. Reading
This part checks your ability to understand written English through tasks such as:
- Multiple-choice questions
- Re-ordering paragraphs
- Fill in the blanks
It focuses on vocabulary, grammar, and comprehension of both short and long texts.
3. Listening
Here, you will listen to audio or video clips and answer related questions. Tasks may include:
- Summarize Spoken Text
- Multiple-choice questions
- Fill in the blanks
- Highlight the correct summary
This section measures how well you can understand accents, pronunciation, and natural spoken English.
Key Features of the Updated PTE
- 22 task types in total (20 original + 2 new speaking tasks).
- Scoring improvements: Combination of AI and human evaluation for certain tasks to make scoring more accurate.
- Fast results: Scores are typically available within 2 days.
- Global recognition: Accepted by thousands of universities, colleges, and government bodies.
- Fair and secure: Computer-based, unbiased, and consistent.
Whether you’re aiming for higher studies, work visas, or migration, PTE Academic provides a quick, accurate, and trusted way to prove your English skills.