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Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic)
PTE Academic is a computer-based test which delivers real-life measures of test takers’ language ability. The test is designed for non-native speakers who wish to study in an institution where English is the primary language of instruction.
Convenient – Register online and take the test in one, three-hour sitting
Flexible – Schedule a date and time that fits your schedule
Authentic – Questions use real-life academic material that reflects international English
Rapid Results – Scores are delivered online, normally within five business days
More Options – Send scores to as many institutions as you choose at no additional cost
Key PTE Academic Facts:
- Measures real-life language ability
- Demonstrates your ability to communicate in an academic setting
- Measures your Listening, Reading, Speaking and Writing skills
- Measures international English
- Is scored using automated scoring, an objective and accurate scoring method
- Test questions use content from authentic sources
- Is available "choose-and-book" for scheduling convenience
- Is available in test locations in 37 territories . Test centers are listed online.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic)?
PTE Academic is a new international computer-based academic English language test, delivering real-life measures of test takers' language ability to universities, higher education institutions, government departments and other organizations requiring academic-level English. The new test will accurately measure the Listening, Reading, Speaking, and Writing ability of candidates who are non-native speakers of English and who want to study at institutions where English is the principal language of instruction. PTE Academic is endorsed by Graduate Management Admission Council® (GMAC®).
- Why should I choose PTE Academic?
PTE Academic:
- offers a high level of reliability and validity; therefore both you and those institutions to whom you send scores can be confident that your score is an accurate measure of your academic English language ability;
- eliminates the need to take the actual test to practice by offering dedicated and fully scored online practice test;
- gives you the flexibility to choose and book a test at your convenience via the secure Pearson VUE website;
- tests all skills in one three-hour session giving you a more convenient test experience;
- score reports will typically be available to you within five business days—significantly quicker than other tests in the same market;
- score reports provide you with an overall score, as well as scores for each communicative skill (Listening, Reading, Speaking, and Writing) and enabling skill (fluency, grammar, pronunciation, spelling, vocabulary, written discourse);
- offers you the chance to send an unlimited number of score reports to your chosen institutions with no additional fee.
- Who should take PTE Academic?
If you are a non-native speaker of English and need to demonstrate your academic English language ability, PTE Academic is the test for you.
- Who accepts PTE Academic?
PTE Academic is accepted by a wide range of universities, higher education institutions, government departments and many other organizations requiring academic-level English.
- How do I prepare for PTE Academic?
Dedicated materials, including The Official Guide to PTE Academic, online practice tests and an online tutorial can help you develop your English language skills.
- How do I register for PTE Academic?
Click the button at the top of the page to begin.
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Check out some of the schools that recognize the Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic):
Australia
• Curtin University
• Swinburne University
• University of Wollongong
• University of Tasmania
The United Kingdom
• University of Edinburgh
• University of Leeds
• Queens University Belfast
• University of Sheffield
Canada
• University of British Columbia
• University of Saskatchewan
• Nipissing University
Europe
• INSEAD and HEC (France)
• ESADE and IESE (Spain)
• SDA Bocconi (Italy)
Americas
• University of Southern California – Marshall School of Business
• University of British Columbia – Sauder School of Business
• American University
• Georgetown University
• DePaul University
• University of Texas at Dallas
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