Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic) is a new, international, computer-based academic English language test. The test accurately assess the listening, reading, speaking, and writing skills of test-takers who are non-native speakers of English and look forward to study at universities with-English as the principle language of instruction.
PTE Academic is endorsed by the Graduate Management Admission Council (GMAC) and a number of governments for study purposes.
Structure of PTE
| Section | Format | Duration |
| SPEAKING & WRITING | • Personal Introduction • Read aloud • Repeat sentence • Describe image • Re-tell lecture • Answer short question • Summarize written text • Essay (20mins) | 77 – 93 minutes |
| READING | • Fill in the blanks • Multiple choice questions • Re-order paragraphs • Fill in the blanks • Multiple choice questions | 32 – 41 minutes |
| LISTENING | • Summarize spoken text • Multiple choice questions • Fill the blanks • Highlight the correct summary • Multiple choice questions • Select missing word • Highlight incorrect words • Write from dictation | 45 – 57 minutes |
Remember:
- Test duration is 3 hours
- Computer and headset will be used to listen, read and respond to questions
- There are twenty different question formats, ranging from multiple choices to essay writing and interpreting information
- Students will hear a range of accents in the test, from British and American to non-native speakers
Being an official PTE test center, Global Opportunities offer expert PTE test preparations and standard amenities to get students into their preferred international institution.