Background

PTE

Test Preparation

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

Overview

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

It is a computer-based exam that 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

SectionModule Includes
Speaking and Writing
  • Reading a Text Aloud
  • Repeating a sentence
  • Describing an image
  • Re-telling a Lecture
  • Answering short questions
  • Summarizing a text
Listening
  • Summarizing spoken text
  • Multiple Choice Questions based on the recording
  • Fill Blanks in a transcript based on a recording
  • Writing a dictation
Reading
  • Reading Comprehension
  • Re-ordering Paragraphs
  • Filling Blanks in a text

PTE Academic Test Structure

The test is administered in a single 2 hours test session. The test is divided into 3 timed sections with 1 min personal introduction in the beginning.

PartTest Time Allowed
Introduction1 minute
Speaking and Writing (Part 1)54 - 67 minutes (Approx)
Reading (Part 2)29 - 30 minutes (Approx)
Optional Scheduled Break10 minutes
Listening (Part 3)30 - 43 minutes (Approx)

Test Scores

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

Frequently Asked Questions

PTE Course

NPR 11,000
per session
  • Complete Classes - 8 weeks
  • Free Practice Materials
  • Full Teaching Support

Test Detail in Nepal

NPR 26,000 (Disc. Booking price)

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