About the Test
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 are three main parts to the test: speaking and writing (together), listening and reading. There is also an optional 10-minute break between the reading and listening parts. During the test, you will find 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.
Test Format
| Part 1: Speaking & Writing (77 – 93 minutes) | Part 2: Reading (32 – 40 minutes) | Part 3: Listening (45 – 57 minutes) |
| Personal introduction | Reading & writing: Fill in the blanks | Summarize spoken text |
| Read aloud | Multiple choice, choose multiple answers | Multiple choice, choose multiple answer |
| Repeat sentence | Re-order paragraphs | Fill in the blanks |
| Describe image | Reading: Fill in the blanks | Highlight correct summary |
| Re-tell lecture | Multiple choice, choose single answer | Multiple choice, choose single answer |
| Answer short question | Select missing word | |
| Summarize written text | Highlight incorrect words | |
| Essay (20 mins) | Write from dictation |
Score Comparison
| PTE Academic | 30 | 36 | 42 | 50 | 58 | 65 | 73 | 79 | 83 | 86 |
| IELTS | 4.5 | 5.0 | 5.5 | 6.0 | 6.5 | 7.0 | 7.5 | 8.0 | 8.5 | 9 |
PTE FAQ’s
What is the difference between pte and ielts?
Both examination are for looking the eligibility of English language. PTE is the test which occupied fully in computer system and for Ielts there are both computer and pen / paper test.
Which test is better IELTS or PTE ?
It depends on your choice of Country you want to go under study visa or PR Visa, If you want to go Australia and New Zealand, then PTE is best and easy way and Ielts is more suitable for Canada
How can I create an original mock test for IELTS and PTE?
The Pearson website is good for the PTE mock test, though it is more expensive than other websites such as pte success.com.au. For example, you will get your scorecard in the same format as the real PTE Academic test with communicative and enabling skills.
