ABOUT THE TEST

PTE Academic assesses listening, reading, speaking and writing all via computer in a single 3 hour test session.

To complete a PTE Academic test, you will need to attend a secure Pearson test centre. You will use a computer and headset to listen to, read and respond to questions.

During the three-hour test session there will be three main parts to the test: speaking and writing (together), listening and reading. There are twenty different question formats, ranging from multiple choice through to essay writing and interpreting information

PTEDuring the three-hour test session there will be three main parts to the test: speaking and writing (together), listening and reading. There are twenty different question formats, ranging from multiple choice through to essay writing and interpreting information

  • Single three hour test session
  • Computer-based
  • Assesses speaking, listening, reading and writing
  • Contains real-life, academic content
  • Use American or British English

INTRODUCTION

PART 1:SPEAKING & WRITING 77-93 minutes
PART 2:READING 32-41 minutes
BREAK 10 minutes
PART 3:LISTENING 45-57 minutes