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PTE Academic

Your gateway to global opportunities

Accepted by thousands of universities, colleges and governments around the world for study, work and migration.

Study in Canada & worldwideTaught by a 90/90 trainer
Accepted worldwide
Results typically in 48 hours
Computer-based test
Live online classes

About PTE Academic

PTE Academic is a computer-based English test accepted by thousands of universities, colleges and governments around the world. It assesses your Speaking, Writing, Reading and Listening skills through real-life academic tasks.

The test takes about two hours and has three parts. Since August 2025 it includes 22 question types, including the newer Summarize Group Discussion and Respond to a Situation speaking tasks.

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22question types
3parts: Speaking & Writing, Reading, Listening
~2 hcomputer-based test
10–90score scale, overall and per skill

My PTE Academic scores

Your trainer achieved a perfect 90 overall and in every skill in the official PTE Academic exam, refined through more than 20 exam attempts and extensive strategy development — and now helps students reach their own target scores.

PTE Academic score report: 90 overall and 90 in Listening, Reading, Speaking and Writing

Our teaching approach

Step-by-step strategies

Simple, effective methods for each question type.

Extensive practice

Targeted exercises and exam-style questions on our practice portal.

Personalised feedback

Detailed written and voice feedback on your answers and the areas to improve.

Exam readiness

A final mock exam and performance evaluation before your test day.

PTE Academic courses

Choose the learning plan that suits your needs.

Private Full Course

(Complete preparation)
Flexible duration | One-to-one
  • All four skills
  • Flexible scheduling
  • Personalised study plan
  • Individual feedback
  • Final performance evaluation
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Private Skill-Focused

(Choose your skills)
Flexible duration | One-to-one
  • Choose 1, 2 or 3 skills
  • Complete training for the selected skills
  • Personalised lessons
  • Practice & feedback
  • Final assessment
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PTE Academic exam format

Three parts, 22 question types, about two hours.

PartQuestion typesTypes
Part 1: Speaking & WritingRead Aloud, Repeat Sentence, Describe Image, Re-tell Lecture, Answer Short Question, Summarize Group Discussion, Respond to a Situation, Summarize Written Text, Write Essay9
Part 2: ReadingReading & Writing: Fill in the Blanks, Multiple Choice (Multiple Answers), Re-order Paragraphs, Reading: Fill in the Blanks, Multiple Choice (Single Answer)5
Part 3: ListeningSummarize Spoken Text, Multiple Choice (Multiple Answers), Fill in the Blanks, Highlight Correct Summary, Multiple Choice (Single Answer), Select Missing Word, Highlight Incorrect Words, Write from Dictation8
TotalAbout 2 hours, taken on a computer at a Pearson test centre. Scores are reported from 10 to 90 overall and for each skill.22

Frequently asked questions

Who should take PTE Academic?
Students applying to universities and colleges, professionals who need English for registration, and applicants for work or migration visas that accept PTE Academic. Always check the score your institution or visa programme requires.
How long does the test take?
About two hours, in one sitting, at a Pearson test centre. There is no scheduled break.
How is PTE Academic scored?
You receive an overall score and a score for each skill (Listening, Reading, Speaking and Writing) on a scale of 10 to 90. Many tasks count towards more than one skill.
When will I get my results?
Pearson typically releases results within about 48 hours of your test.
Which course should I choose?
The group course suits most students who want complete preparation in a small class. Choose the private full course for one-to-one coaching on your schedule, or the skill-focused course if you only need to improve one, two or three skills.

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