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The Pearson Test of English (PTE) is the English language test for students willing to study, work or locate in countries with English as their primary language. This computer-based test is accepted by major educational institutions in the world.

Conducted by the Pearson PLC group, the syllabus includes day-to-day English and tests students based on their ability to understand the language effectively as spoken daily.

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    The three parts of the test

    There are 20 different question types in the test, from multiple choice to essay writing.

    Types of questions asked - Personal information, read aloud, repeat sentence, describe the image, re-tell lecture, answer short questions, summarise written text, and essay.

    Types of questions asked - Fill in the blanks, multiple choice - multiple answers, reorder paragraphs, fill in the blanks, and single answer type questions.

    Types of questions asked - Summarize spoken text, multiple choice - multiple answers, fill in the blanks, highlight correct summary, multiple choice - single answer, select missing word, highlight incorrect words, and write from dictation.

    This test score opens doors to 3000+ colleges, universities and professional bodies globally.

    The computer-based English test measures English speaking, reading, writing and listening abilities in a single, short test. If you are someone who makes decisions at the last moment, PTE is the test for you! Throughout the year, you get last-minute availability with frequent tests taking place around the globe.

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    FAQ's

    What is the validity of PTE scores?
    PTE Academic exam results are valid for 2 years after getting them.
    How many times can I sit for the PTE exam?
    The test can be taken after a 5-day gap. Other than that, students are free to take the tests as many times as they like.
    Is there any age limit to appear for the PTE exam?
    Candidates must be 16 years or older to sit for the PTE exam. Children under the age of 18 need a consent form signed by their parents to sit for the exam.
    How do we get PTE Academic results?
    Results are accessible online after 2 working days of taking the test. It can also be accessed through the PTE student account.

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    Listening

    The IELTS Listening test consists of four recordings (four parts) from native English speakers with ten (10) questions in each recording (part).

    Recording 1: an everyday social conversation between two people

    Recording 2: a monologue set in an everyday social context

    Recording 3: an educational conversation with upto four people

    Recording 4: a monologue on an academic subject

    Listening test scores will be based on your ability to understand the main ideas,
    factual information, opinions, attitude and purpose of the speaker and your ability
    to follow the development of ideas.

    No. of questions: 40 Marks:

    each question is worth one (1) mark

    Total time: 30 minutes (+ 2 minutes review time )

    Speaking

    The IELTS Speaking test assesses your pronunciation, grammar, accuracy, fluency and lexical resources while speaking English. There are three (3) parts to this test, with each part fulfilling a specific function in terms of task input, interaction pattern and the test taker’s output.

    Part 1: Introduction & Interview This part includes general questions about the test taker like residence, work,family, interests, etc.

    Part 2: Long Run Cue cards are shared on a particular topic and one (1) minute will be given to prepare to speak for upto two (2) minutes on the topic.

    Part 3: Discussion This part gives you the opportunity to discuss the topic from the cue card in further detail, in a more general and abstract way

    Total time: 11-14 minutes

    Reading

    The IELTS Reading test is designed to test a wide range of reading skills including reading for skimming, details, gist, understanding arguments and writer’s opinions,attitude and purpose

    IELTS Academic Reading – It includes three (3) reading passages (with a variety of questions) ranging from descriptive and factual to discursive and analytical. These passages are of general interest dealing with interesting and recognizably appropriate issues, with at least one passage containing a detailed logical argument

    Note: The reading texts may contain non-verbal materials as well like graphs, diagrams or illustrations.

    IELTS General Reading – It includes three (3) daily passages (with 2-3 short texts in the first passage, 2 texts in the second passage and 1 long text in the third passage), based on an English-speaking environment, from notices, newspapers, magazines or advertisements.

    Reading passage 1: texts based on social survival, like advertisements, notices and timetables

    Reading passage 2: texts based on workplace survival, like contracts, job descriptions, staff development & training material

    Reading passage 3: texts based on general reading, involving more extended prose and a complex structure.

    No. of questions: 40

    Marks: each question is worth one (1) mark

    Total time: 60 minutes (no additional transfer time)

    Note: Please note that the question types in the Listening & Reading sections can include multiple choice answers, true or false answers, matching information/headings or sentence, table & flow-chart completion.

    Listening

    The IELTS Listening test consists of four recordings (four parts) from native English speakers with ten (10) questions in each recording (part).

    Recording 1: an everyday social conversation between two people

    Recording 2: a monologue set in an everyday social context

    Recording 3: an educational conversation with upto four people

    Recording 4: a monologue on an academic subject

    Listening test scores will be based on your ability to understand the main ideas,
    factual information, opinions, attitude and purpose of the speaker and your ability
    to follow the development of ideas.

    No. of questions: 40 Marks:

    each question is worth one (1) mark

    Total time: 30 minutes (+10 minutes transfer time)