The Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic) is a computer-based test of English for study abroad and immigration. PTE Academic is a fast, flexible, fair and secure English test, which is trusted by universities, colleges, and governments around the globe. The test is conducted in over 250 test centers around the world over 360 days of the year. PTE Academic basically assesses a candidate on the basis of his/her listening, reading, speaking and writing skills. The results of PTE Academic are typically available within five business days.
Step 1 – Register
In order to appear for PTE Academic, you will first have to create your Pearson account online. After creating the account, you will receive an email within 48 hours with your login details.
Step 2 - Schedule Your Test
Once you have created your Pearson account, you can sign in and schedule your test.
Step 3 – Prepare
Even if English is your first language, you must prepare for PTE Academic. In some cases, people who have been extremely fluent in English end up scoring less on the exam day because of lack of preparation. You must complete the preparation path to maximise your chances of scoring high on the day.
Step 4 – Take the Test
At the test centre, you will be required to show your ID, check in with the Test Administrator, and sit for your test in a secure computer room.
When you will reach the venue, the Test Centre Administrators will guide you through the check-in process to make sure you understand and are comfortable with our rules and procedures.
They will ensure you are ready to take the test by requesting copies of your ID, asking for a digital photograph and signature, scan your palm, and assign you a locker to check-in your belongings.
Step 5 – View Scores
You will be able to access PTE Academic scores via an online account. You will receive an email informing you that your scores are available. After you receive this, you will need to log in to the Pearson VUE account that you created to book your test.
Go to http://pearsonpte.com/book-now/ read all the information on the page. In order to book your PTE Academic test, you will need to follow the step given below:
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As part of PTE Academic test, you will have to visit a secure Pearson test centre, where you will be provided a computer and headset to listen to, read and respond to questions.
During the three-hour examination, candidates will be evaluated based on three parts of the test, including speaking and writing (together), listening and reading. There will be twenty different question formats, which will include multiple choice as well as essay writing and interpreting information.
During the test, you will hear excerpts from lectures and view graphs and charts. You will also be listening to a range of accents in the test, from British and American to non-native speakers, so you will be exposed to the type of accents you will encounter in everyday life.
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Part 1: Speaking & Writing (77-93 minutes) |
Part 2: Reading (32-41 minutes) |
Part 3: Listening (45-57 minutes) |
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Personal introduction |
Fill in the blanks |
Summarize spoken text |
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Read aloud |
Multiple choice questions |
Multiple choice questions |
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Repeat sentence |
Re-order paragraphs |
Fill in the blanks |
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Describe image |
Fill in the blanks |
Highlight the correct summary |
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Re-tell lecture |
Multiple choice questions |
Multiple choice questions |
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Answer short question |
Select missing word |
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Summarize written text |
Highlight incorrect words |
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Essay (20 mins) |
Write from dictation |
Part 1: Speaking & Writing
In order to assess you based on your speaking skills, the test conducting authority will take into account your ability to produce spoken English in an academic environment. On the other hand, the writing section will require you to write responses in academic English using correct grammar and spelling.
Part 2: Reading
This single timed section contains 15-20 independent and integrated skills items, depending on the combination of items in a given test. Different response formats, including multiple-choice, re-order paragraphs, and fill in the blanks, are designed to test your ability to read, write and listen to information provided in English. Because PTE Academic is an integrated skill test, one item type in this part of the test also assesses writing skills.
Part 3: Part 3: Listening
Questions in this section will be based on audio or video clips that begin to play automatically. You will get to hear each audio or video clip only once so you must listen carefully. You can take notes while listening to the audio or watching the video. For each question, you will be allowed to adjust the volume.
Understand Your Current English Proficiency Level
You can take Pearson's Practice Tests to determine your strong and weak areas (which may include grammar, oral fluency, pronunciation, spelling, vocabulary, and written discourse) and to analyse your communicative skills (listening, reading, speaking and writing). You may then work on the required areas to improve your English language ability.
Since your overall score is based on your performance on all test questions, focus on the weaker areas and plan how long you’ll need to study to increase your skills up to the desired level.
Know the Test Pattern
You should be completely familiar with the format of PTE Academic test. Understanding the paper pattern as well as types of questions is important for obtaining a good result. The test format will include details like its different sections (Speaking & Writing, Listening and Reading), length and timing, number of questions, layout of the test, Important Instructions as well as the type of questions
Understand How the Test is Scored
All questions in PTE Academic are 100% machine scored. Scores for some questions are based on correctness alone, while others are based on correctness, formal aspects and the quality of the response.
Go for Quality Preparation Material
There is a growing range of free and paid preparation material available from PTE Academic. You may refer to the same for improving your chances of scoring well in the test.
Join an English Course
If you feel self-study is not the most effective way of reaching your full potential, you can always consider taking up preparation courses offered all around the world ranging from intensive week-long courses to courses that last for up to six months, to help you familiarise with the test and improve your English skills.
Practice, Practice, Practice!
This could be the best way to prepare for the test. You may improve your English listening, reading and writing skills by spending at least 5 or 10 minutes every day on activities that build your knowledge. You can become more fluent in the language by speaking English at your home, school or workplace. You may also join English-speaking groups that offer the opportunity to improve both speaking and listening skills. You must avail every opportunity to write in English. Reading newspapers, magazines, academic journals, and books as well as watching English programmes on television and listening to radio broadcasts are some of the ways you can adapt to improve your fluency. You may also observe native speakers and listen to the language used in different contexts.
The results of PTE Academic is usually announced within five working days of the test date. Once you are through with the test, you will receive an email from us regarding your Score Report. The report will have details on how you can access your score.
The Score Report will be available in a PDF format and it will only be accepted by an institution if your report is sent through Pearson's secure online website.
This detailed profiling will be extremely useful for you if you wish to review your strengths and weaknesses, and want to know where you need to focus in future.
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