PTE

Pearson Test of English

PTE Academic is accepted by universities in USA, UK, Australia, amongst others.

It was created by Person Language Tests part of the Pearson PLC group and endorsed by GMAC ® (Graduate Management Admission Council), owners of GMAT ® (Graduate Management Admission Test).

It is a computer-based exam which focuses on real-life English used in academic surroundings. Throughout the test, students will listen to a variety of accents and academic language encountered at higher education institutions in English speaking countries.

Test Modules

Speaking and Writing

These modules assess all communications skills of the test taker.

Module includes :

• Reading a Text Aloud
• Repeating a sentence
• Describing an Image
• Re-telling a Lecture
• Answering short questions
• Summarizing a text
• Writing an essay

Listening

This module assesses listening of the test taker.

Module includes :

• Summarizing spoken text
• Multiple Choice Questions based on the recording
• Fill blanks in a transcript based on recording
• Writing a diction

Reading

This module assesses reading skills of the text taker.

Module includes :

• Reading Comprehension
• Re-ordering Paragraphs
• Filling Blanks in a text

PTE TEST STRUCTURE

Test Fee

In Nepal the registration fees for PTE Academic Test is NPR7500 The test scores can be sent to any number of institutions for free.

PTE TEST TAKING STRATEGIES

PTE Academic Structure:

The test is administered in a single 3 hours test session. The test is divided into 3 timed sections, 1 short untimed introduction and an optional 10 minute break.

Test Scores

Test Scores are available online Typically 5 business days from taking the text. Test taker can report scores to any number of institutions for free. Selected institutions can retrieve scores online usually within 48 hours.