What is PTE?
PTE is a secure English language test provider, with a range of tests for anyone who wishes to study, work, or live abroad, and needs to prove their level of English proficiency.
PTE Academic is one of the world's most popular English tests for global study, and teachers around the world have enjoyed making the switch to PTE Academic preparation because it focuses on real-life academic skills, like skimming, scanning and note-taking – all of which are important for development in the classroom.
You can help students prepare for their PTE Academic test with our comprehensive teaching resources, including the Teacher Preparation Pathway, the PTE Academic Teacher online course, online lesson plans, and more.
Part 1: Speaking & Writing
This part of the test is 54–67 minutes long and it contains seven different question types. It is the longest section of the test. You will be tested on your speaking and writing skills, using English you might hear in an academic environment.
Part 2: Reading
This part of the test is 29–30 minutes long and it contains five different question types. Because PTE Academic is an integrated skills test, one item type ('Reading and Writing: Fill in the blanks') also assesses writing skills.
Part 3: Listening
This part of the test is 30–43 minutes long and it contains eight different question types.
The questions are based on audio or video clips, which begin to play automatically. You hear each audio or video clip once. You are allowed to take notes.
What makes PTE different?
13 years ago, we set out to change language testing. We saw a chance to combine our team’s expertise in English language and assessment with the power and speed of technology, to help people get fast, accurate, objective results. This is how we do it: