The PTE Academic exam is a computer-based English language test accepted by educational institutions around the world. The full form of PTE is the Pearson Test of English and PTE-Academic is the English test undertaken by students and aspirants who desire to go abroad for studying or immigrate to a major English-speaking country. Students are required to take the PTE exam to prove their English language competency.
PTE Academic is taken on a computer in a secure and friendly test center environment. It tests your skills in speaking and writing, reading, and listening.
There are 20 different question types in the test, ranging from multiple choice through to essay writing. Make sure you review the different question formats ahead of your test, as each part has different types of questions.
This part of the test contains seven different question types. You will be tested on both your speaking and writing skills, and will use English you might hear in an academic environment.
This part of the test contains five different question types, and tests your ability to read academic English. One item type assesses both writing and reading skills.
This part of the test contains eight question types and tests your listening skills, through a series of audio and video clips.
