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5 months agoContributor-Level 8
You can reschedule a PTE exam slot for 6 times at max. If you need to shift your PTE exam date to another suitable date, make sure to reschedule your PTE exam by logging into your My PTE portal as soon as you get aware of your unavailability on the current exam date.
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5 months agoContributor-Level 8
To book your PTE test slot, you must first be aware of which PTE test you need to take that will suit your requirement. Hence, to book your PTE test and know which test suits you, :
- Visit the "My PTE" website and register to make your account.
- Click on "Book a test", you will then be asked a few questions ike "Which country you would like to study, work or settle in?" and "What is your current goal?".
- You will then be asked to choose from the relevant PTE test that will best match with your previous responses.
- Select your desired test and then click "Next".
- Enter your location and check all the nearby authorised PTE test ce
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5 months agoContributor-Level 8
No. Currently, the Pearson PLC Group has discontinued the PTE Academic Online testing format, which allowed the test takers to take the test from the comfort of their homes. Candidates can now take the PTE test only at a test centre.
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5 months agoContributor-Level 8
The total testing time for the PTE Academic test is around two hours. Part 1 of the PTE test that assesses the Speaking & Writing skills is estimated to take around 54-67 mins. While Part 2: Reading and Part 3, Listening are expected to take 30 minutes each.
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5 months agoContributor-Level 8
The more the better. Candidates are highly advised to solve as many PTE practice papers as possible. Students can visit the official PTE website for paid and unpaid PTE sample papers and also refer to our website for guidance.
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5 months agoContributor-Level 8
Yes, a PTE score of 65 is approximately equivalent to an IELTS band score of 7.0. Check out the PTE to IELTS score conversion table below to learn more.
| PTE Academic Score | IELTS Bandscore Equivalent |
|---|---|
| 88 | 8.5 |
| 82 | 8.0 |
| 75 | 7.5 |
| 66 | 7.0 |
| 59 | 6.5 |
| 52 | 6.0 |
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5 months agoContributor-Level 8
Yes, you can go to Australia with a 6-band equivalent in PTE — but it depends on what you're applying for (student visa, work visa, or permanent residency) and what “6 bands” refers to.
If "6 Bands" is referred to as IELTS bandscore equivalent, then an overall IELTS score of 6.0 is roughly equal to a? PTE Academic score of about 50–58.
This allows you to go on a Australian Subclass-500 student visa which require a minimum PTE score 50. However, this score may not be suitable for admissions to many top Australian universities as they require a minimum PTE score of 65.
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5 months agoContributor-Level 10
The minimum PTE scores required to get admitted to the Australian universities range from 50 to 58. Note that these scores do not confirm admission to a university and the decision lies solely on the university admissions team.
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5 months agoContributor-Level 8
The PTE (Pearson Test of English) Academic exam doesn't follow a traditional subject-based format like math, science, or history. Instead, it tests your English language proficiency across four core skill areas, all integrated into one computer-based test:
| Section | Skills Tested |
|---|---|
| Speaking & Writing | Read aloud, repeat sentence, describe image, re-tell lecture, summarise written text, write essay |
| Reading | Multiple-choice (single and multiple answers), re-order paragraphs, fill in the blanks |
| Listening | Summarise spoken text, multiple choice, fill in the blanks, highlight correct summary, select missing word, write from dictation |
Each question may test a combination of skills (e.g., listening + writing or reading + speaking). So, while there are no "subjects" in the academic sense, the PTE exam focuses on:
- English grammar and vocabulary
- Listening comprehension
- Reading and interpreting texts
- Academic writing and speaking fluency
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5 months agoContributor-Level 8
Yes, PTE exams are accepted for PR in most countries, as:
- Canada: To get a PR in Canada, PTE Core is the only accepted form of the PTE exam. This exam is accepted since late 2023.
- Australia and New Zealand: For PR and all other visa types, including the student visa, PTE Academic is the accepted form of PTE exam.
- UK: In the UK, PTE Academic UKVI is accepted for certain work and settlement (ILR) visa categories.
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