PTE
PTE stands for Pearson Test of English which is a computer based English proficiency test for students and migration application across the world. This format of test is accepted by universities in the USA, UK, and Australia amongst other.
It is created by Pearson languages tests and endorsed by GMCA (Graduate Management Admission Council) owners of GMAT (Graduate Management Assessment Test). During the two-hour test session there are three main parts in the test: speaking and writing (together), listening, and reading tests. There are 22 questions asked in the test.
TEST FORMAT
| Part 1: Speaking and Writing (54-69 minutes) |
Part 2: Reading (29-30 minutes) |
Part 3: Listening (30-43minutes) |
|---|---|---|
| Personal information | Reading and writing: fill in the blanks | Summarize spoken test |
| Read aloud | Multiple choice, choose multiple answer | Multiple choice, choose multiple answer |
| Repeat sentence | Re –order paragraphs | Fill in the blanks |
| Describe image | Reading: fill in the blanks | Highlight correct summary |
| Re –tell lecture | Multiple choice ,choose single answer | Multiple choice, choose single answer |
| Answer short question | Select missing words | |
| Summarize group discussion
Respond to a situation |
Highlight incorrect words | |
| Summarize written text
Essay (20 minutes) |
Write from dictation |
- https://pearsonpte.com/
- Valid passport
- $220