About Pearson Test of English Academic

Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic is an innovative and engaging way to demonstrate your English language proficiency to international institutions. Pearson’s new computer-based academic test can be used to demonstrate your English language proficiency to universities and colleges worldwide. PTE Academic is endorsed by Graduate Management Admission Council® (GMAC®), the owners of the Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT®).
The program is appropriate for you if:

  • You are seeking admission to an academic institution and you need to show English language proficiency through a recognized and accepted test measurement.
  • You want to improve your English by working with a recognized program.
  • You need to demonstrate English proficiency to your employer or sponsor, or for prospective employment

PTE Academic offers you many advantages:

  • Results within 5 business days
  • Find a seat on a day and time to suit you
  • Flexible dates - Schedule up to 24 hours before your test
  • Complete the test in a single 3-hour test session
  • Availability in 161 test centers worldwide
  • Send free score reports to an unlimited number of institutions
  • Targeted test preparation materials:
    • ­Unscored practice tests
    • ­Scored practice tests – results currently delivered in 20 minutes
    • The Official Guide to PTE Academic

PTE Academic is a computer-based English language test which measures the core skills: listening, reading, speaking and writing.

PTE Academic is accepted by universities and colleges worldwide, as well as the UK Border Agency and the Australian Department of Immigration and Citizenship for student visa applications. Students can register up to 24 hours before a testing session and receive their results typically within 5 business days.

PTE Academic is a popular choice among students around the world who need to take an English language test, particularly because of the fast turnaround times – from booking the test to receiving results - and because it prepares students to use their English skills in an academic setting.