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Pearson Test of English - Exam Syllabus, Exam Format, Preparation Tips,
Exam Format

To take the PTE Academic test, you must go to a secure Pearson testing centre. To listen to, read, and respond to questions, you'll utilize a computer and a headphone.

There are three main parts to the three-hour test session: speaking and writing (together), listening, and reading. Between the reading and listening sections, there is an optional 10-minute break. There are twenty various question forms on the test, ranging from multiple choice to essay writing and information interpretation.

PTE Academic evaluates academic English in the real world, so you'll hear lecture excerpts and see graphs and charts. In the test, you'll hear a variety of accents, from British and American to non-native speakers, so you'll be exposed to the kind of accents you'll hear in real life.

PTE Academic Structure

Section

Time Allotted

Number of Segments

Skills Assessed

Score Range

The Reading Section

32-41 minutes

5 segments

English Comprehension

10-90 points

The Listening Section

45-57 minutes

8 segments

Listening from Pre-recorded Audios

10-90 points

The Speaking & Writing Section

77-91 minutes

6 segments

English Writing & Speaking Fluency

10-90 points

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