PTE

Generally the Speaking section is considered the most difficult part of the PTE exam. This is because of the following reasons:

• Time Pressure: You have only a few seconds to some minutes to understand the prompt and record your response.
• Integrated Scoring: Poor performance in Speaking heavily damages your Reading and Listening scores as well.

According to review from several students, the single most difficult task in the Speaking section of the PTE exam for most test-takers is considered to be "Repeat Sentence", as it is a test of short-term memory and pronunciation under pressure.

Planning to apply to ACU? For PTE, aim for a score between 50–65. Chill courses might be okay with 50+, but anything in Health or Education probably needs a 58–65 at least. TL;DR: Check your course page before applying, just to be safe.

The PTE (Pearson Test of English) score is reported on a scale of 10 to 90, with 90 being the highest possible score. Instead of traditional "bands" like IELTS, PTE uses this single numerical scale to represent your overall English proficiency and your performance in each of the four communicative skills: Listening, Reading, Speaking, and Writing.

However, to understand different levels of proficiency, the PTE score is often interpreted within certain ranges that correspond to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) levels:

Here's a common interpretation of PTE scores in relation to proficiency levels:

The PTE exam is scored from 10 to 90 points while the IELTS exam is scored on a scale of 0 to 9. Even though both these exams have distinct score ranges; the scores of these can be compared. Here is the official concordance table between IELTS and PTE:

Getting 58 marks in the PTE exam means that you have a B2 level of proficiency. This level of proficiency is generally required by most universities abroad for UG and PG intakes. 

No, both exams are not easier than the other one. It only depends on the examinee's confidence and command over the English language. Also, it depends on the person's choice of examination. Pearson Test of English or PTE follows a scoring system done by AI, which is unbiased. Also, the test results are given within 48 hours of the examination. IELTS is conducted through human interaction, mainly in the speaking part of the examination. IELTS is the traditional way of testing your English language proficiency. PTE is technologically advanced, with the usage of AI, which is impartial.

No, both the exams are not easier than the other one. It only depends on the examinee's confidence, and command over the English language. Also, it depends on the person's choice of examination. Pearson Test of English or PTE follows a scoring system done by AI which is unbiased.

Also, the test results are given within 48 hours of the examination. IELTS is conducted through human interaction, mainly in the speaking part of the examination. IELTS is the traditional way of testing your English language proficiency. PTE is technologically advanced, with the usage of AI, which is impartial.

The PTE exam fee can be paid online directly while making the registration for the exam. The PTE exam fee can be paid for using by any of the following: credit card (Visa, MasterCard, American Express, or JCB) or a debit card (Visa or MasterCard).