An Overview of the PTE Academic Test
PTE Academic is a computer-delivered English language test that assesses the test takers' academic language proficiency through various tasks that evaluate Speaking, Writing, Reading, and Listening skills. It is used for study, work, and immigration to English-speaking nations. The test is conducted in a single sitting over a computer in a friendly environment.
Why opt for PTE Academic?
- 1. Can be used for study, work, or immigration
PTE Academic is accepted by more than 3500 universities and colleges globally as proof of language proficiency. In addition, it is highly recognized for study visas in Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Ireland, the UK, and the USA. It is also accepted for PR purposes in Australia and New Zealand. - 2. Tests proficiency in three modules
The four English language skills are tested in three modules – Speaking and Writing, Reading, and Listening. All these modules consist of a variety of tasks in different contexts assessing your everyday skills to handle various situations. - 3. Faster and fairer test
The two-hour test is conducted in one go over a computer in a defined test centre. Furthermore, since the test is evaluated with a combination of AI scoring and human expertise, there are fewer chances of human bias, making it more reliable than other language tests. The test results are also available in 2-5 business days. - 4. Exposure to real-life academic situations
The students come across more than 200 accents and academic languages during the test that they may face in their academic surroundings. It puts the students through real-life situations to make them more accustomed to their locale. - 5. Scored on a scale of 10-90
The test is scored on a numeric scale between 10 to 90 which corresponds to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages. A score of 10 represents the lowest level of proficiency while a score of 90 signifies a near-native level of proficiency. Firstly, each of the three modules is scored on this scale, and then the scores are combined to get the final result which is used as a foundation for entering English-speaking nations for various purposes.
