English Entrance Exam

Your performance in all four sections of PTE affects your overall scoring. There are individual scores first followed by an overall score. So section by section is assessed before the overall performance.

 
The PTE Academic Listening section contains 8 types of exercises: Summarise spoken text, Multiple-choice, multiple answers, Fill in the blanks, Highlight correct summary, Multiple choice, single answer, Select missing word, Highlight incorrect words, and Write from dictation. In total, there are approximately 18-22 tasks in PTE Listening.

The reading passages vary in difficulty but generally reflect academic and factual texts you might encounter in university settings. The vocabulary level is challenging but manageable with good reading comprehension skills and a strong foundation in academic English.

PTE test takers would be required to use a keyboard and mouse to type their responses on a computer screen. The test interface provides basic editing tools like spell check and thesaurus, but no internet access or external resources are allowed. Ensure you are comfortable typing accurately and efficiently to maximize your writing score.

Test takers will be required to speak into a high-quality microphone and headset provided at the test center. Your responses are digitally recorded and sent for automated scoring. The system assesses various aspects of your speaking, including fluency, pronunciation, intonation, vocabulary, and grammar.

On your PTE Academic test day, bring a valid, original, unexpired ID, preferably your passport. Some centers may accept other government IDs, so check the official website for alternatives.

Your results are available within 2 business days of your PTE test date. Which is faster than other English proficiency exams. It makes PTE ideal for applications with tight deadlines.