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PTE

The Pearson Test of English is an English language test designed to assess the ability of non native English speakers to participate in a university level English language instruction programme.

PTE Academic is endorsed by the Graduate Management Admission Council. Amongst other universities, London Business School in the UK, Harvard Business School, Stanford Graduate School of Business, and Yale University in the United States accept PTE Academic scores.

Test Modules

Speaking and Writing – These modules assess all communications skills of the test taker.

Module includes

Reading a Text Aloud	Repeating a sentence	Describing an Image
Re-telling a Lecture	Answering short questions	Summarizing a text

Listening – This module assesses the listening skills of the test taker.

Module includes

Summarizing spoken text	Multiple Choice Questions based on the recording
Fill blanks in a transcript based on a recording	Writing a diction

Reading – This module assesses the reading skills of the test taker.

Module includes

Reading Comprehension
Re-ordering Paragraphs
Filling Blanks in a text

PTE TEST-TAKING STRATEGIES

PTE Academic Structure:

The test is administered in a single 2 hours test session. The test is divided into 3 timed sections with 1 min personal introduction in the beginning.

PART	TEST TIME ALLOWED (NEW)
Introduction	1 minute
Speaking and Writing (Part 1)	54 – 67 minutes (Approx)
Reading (Part 2)	29 – 30 minutes (Approx)
Optional Scheduled Break	10 minutes
Listening (Part 3)	30 – 43 minutes (Approx)

Test Scores

Test Scores are available online Typically 5 business days from taking the text. Test taker can report scores to any number of institutions for free. Selected institutions can retrieve scores online usually within 48 hours.