What is PTE?

Pearson Test of English (PTE) is a multi-level, computer-based English language test designed for non-native speakers aiming to study or work in English-speaking countries.

PTE Academic is mostly taken for immigration, employment and study purposes.

Recognized by thousands of universities and business schools worldwide, including reputable institutions such as the Harvard Business School, INSEAD and Yale.

PTE is also accepted for visa purposes by the Australian and New Zealand government and you can make unlimited test attempts.

A 3-hour long computer-based test administered around the world - Speaking and Writing (77–93 min), Reading (32–41 min), and Listening (45–57 min).

PTE scores are scaled from 10-90. Most of our students score 75 and above!

pte Test Format

The test consists of the following sections:

Section I: Speaking

Speaking for a purpose (to repeat, inform, explain); supporting an opinion with details, examples and explanations; organizing an oral presentation in a logical way; developing complex ideas within a spoken discourse; using words and phrases appropriate to the context; using correct grammar; speaking at a natural rate; producing fluent speech; using correct intonation; using correct pronunciation; using correct stress; speaking under timed conditions.

Section II: Writing

Writing for a purpose (to learn, to inform, to persuade); supporting an opinion with details, examples and explanations; organizing sentences and paragraphs in a logical way; developing complex ideas within a complete essay; using words and phrases appropriate to the context; using correct grammar; using correct spelling; using correct mechanics; writing under timed conditions.

Section III: Reading

Identifying the topic, theme or main ideas; identifying supporting points or examples; identifying the relationships between sentences and paragraphs; understanding academic vocabulary; understanding the difference between connotation and denotation; inferring the meaning of unfamiliar words; comprehending explicit and implicit information; comprehending concrete and abstract information; classifying and categorizing information; following a logical or chronological sequence of events.

Section IV: Listening

Identifying the topic, theme or main ideas; summarizing the main idea; identifying supporting points or examples; identifying a speaker’s purpose, style, tone or attitude; understanding academic vocabulary; inferring the meaning of unfamiliar words; comprehending explicit and implicit information; comprehending concrete and abstract information; classifying and categorizing information; following an oral sequencing of information; comprehending variations in tone, speed and accent.

Sections	Questions	Duration	Scoring
Speaking	35 - 42 items	77 - 93 minutes	10 - 90
Writing	3 - 5 tasks	77 - 93 minutes	10 - 90
Reading	15 - 20 items	32 - 40 minutes	10 - 90
Listening	17 - 25 items	45 - 57 minutes	10 - 90
Total		3 hours Optional 10 minute break	10 - 90

Our pte Courses

Looking for Online Courses? At ICON+ we offer all our Courses in-Centre and Online.

Personal Coaching

1-to-1 Personal Coaching

The PTE Online 1-to-1 Personal Coaching course is tailored to your unique learning needs, strengths and weaknesses to comprehensively cover each component at your pace. Your Online 1-to-1 Personal Coaching can be held remotely through online streaming platforms. Available in 10 to 50-hour coaching services.

You will also receive 1-month free access to our Interactive PTE Question Bank (30 to 40 hours to complete), which comes with:

Over 350 practice questions with solutions
2 full-length mock tests with solutions
Customised Study Planner to guide you through the Video Tutorials and Strategy Guides

Our PTE Score Improvement Guarantee entitles you to a refund should there be no improvement in your test score after going through our test prep course — we are just that confident!

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Audrey

English, Law

Audrey has ample experience working as a private tutor and in classroom settings, from international schools in Shanghai to rural Malaysia to the South Side of Chicago. Originally from Malaysia and having lived as a student in the USA and China for the past decade, she knows firsthand the intricacies of navigating different education systems and is keen on helping others navigate this system too.

Mikki 👦

Satisfied PTE client

“A big thanks to ICON+ for providing me the best knowledge, guides and techniques for my PTE exam preparation. I’ve managed to get more than 79 in all subjects with an overall score of 82. I’ve also got 90 in speaking. Special thanks to my instructor Ian for providing me the best advice that enabled me to achieve my desired score at my first attempt.”

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