PTE

Pearson Language Tests is a unit of the Pearson PLC group, dedicated to assesing and The Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic) is an English language test designed to access the readiness of non-native English speakers.

In other words, A new computer-based academic English Language test to accurately assess the Listening, Reading, Speaking, and Writing English ability of test takers who are non-native speakers of English and who wish to study at institutions where english language is the principle language of instruction.

PTE Academic Test Sections

The test consists of four sections – Speaking, Writing, Reading and Listening and is given in three parts. The first part consists of Speaking and Writing, the second part has Reading and the final part is Listening. The first part also includes a Personal Introduction section but it is not considered for the overall score. You can have an optional break of 10 minutes during the test.

1) The Speaking section of the PTE Academic Test consists of 5 different question types and lasts for a total of 30~35 minutes.

2) The Writing section consists of two question types and lasts 50~60 minutes.

3) The Reading section consists of five question types and runs for 32~41 minutes.

4) Finally, the Listening sections consists of eight question types and is of 50~60 minutes duration.