Most test scores are now returned within just 2 days During 2018 students, migrants and professionals that sat PTE Academic received their scores in even less time than ever before. In fact, during 2018, 85.7% of PTE Academic test takers received their results within just 2 days. Why could my score take longer than 2 days? There are a number of reasons why […]
Prepare for success with our two-part webinar series Preparing for PTE Academic, like any exam, is easier when you know what to expect. Watch the videos below to gain a detailed understanding of PTE Academic and give yourself the best chance of performing well on test day. Part one provides and introduction to PTE Academic, detailing the key features of the test […]
PTE Academic is completed on a computer, including the speaking part of the test. So make sure you are prepared by familiarizing yourself with the equipment you will use during your test. Reading these test tips and you will be fully prepared. PTE Academic test equipment: Computer Check Before the test starts you will do an equipment check to ensure your headphones […]
Your Test Day Checklist We understand that taking PTE Academic can be a stressful experience for many test takers. One way of reducing the stress and performing at your best is to plan ahead for test day so that you leave nothing to chance. Check that you are ready with this interactive checklist. Watch the video below to learn about the […]
How we know automated scoring works Are you thinking of taking PTE Academic, or have you recently taken it, but you are wondering how it is that a computer can mark your test? Well, firstly the test has been designed by humans, all leading experts in their field. Our human experts design and write the questions, quality assure them and […]
Your accent will not stand in the way of success! Everyone has an accent. You might even be a proficient or native English speaker, but with an accent other people find hard to understand. So how does your accent affect your score when you take PTE Academic? Because PTE Academic is marked by a computer, it can cut out potential […]
Being an experienced English speaker does not guarantee you a high score It can come as a surprise to test takers, who consider themselves to be fluent in English, that they can score less well in an English test than they expect. Dr Alistair Van Moere, a member of Pearson’s Technical Advisory Group, explains that it’s not unusual for people who […]
In the seventh question type, Highlight Incorrect Words, your listening and reading skills will be tested. In this question type, you will be shown information and have 10 seconds to read it before a recording starts. A recording between 15-50 seconds will play and you will need to select the words that are incorrect and do not match the recording. You […]
In the sixth question type, Select Missing Word, will test your listening skills. A recording between 20-70 seconds long will be played and you will need to predict the last word or words of the text to complete the task. You will be marked on this question type as either correct or incorrect. Source: https://pearsonpte.com
The fifth question type, Multiple-Choice, Single Answer will test listening skills. To complete this task, you will be given information to read for context, you will then need to listen to a recording between 30-60 seconds long. Choose the option that best suits. Your response to this question type will be marked as correct or incorrect. Source: https://pearsonpte.com