PTE Academic - The Smarter English Test
Fully computer-based, AI-scored, and trusted by governments & universities worldwide.
What is PTE Academic?
PTE Academic assesses real-life English communication skills. It uses AI to deliver fair, unbiased results – often within 48 hours. No human bias, no unexpected surprises.
Test Format
The exam takes ~2 hours and includes 20 different task types.
Speaking & Writing
Read aloud, repeat sentences, describe image, summarize text – 54–67 min.
Reading
Multiple choice, reorder paragraphs, fill in the blanks – 29–30 min.
Listening
Summarize spoken text, highlight incorrect words, write from dictation – 30–43 min.
Scoring System
PTE uses automated scoring based on thousands of real test-takers. Each skill (grammar, oral fluency, pronunciation, spelling, vocabulary, written discourse) is scored individually. Results are typically available within 48 hours.
Enabling Skills
Grammar, oral fluency, pronunciation, spelling, vocabulary.
Communicative Skills
Listening, Reading, Speaking, Writing – each scored 10–90.
Fast Reporting
Scores sent to unlimited institutions for free.
PTE Test Centres
Authorised centres worldwide – find one near you.