PTE Academic
What is PTE Academic?
PTE Academic is a computer-based English test that assesses your academic-level speaking, writing, reading and listening skills.
You take the test in a small, friendly test center environment in a just two hours.
Who is PTE Academic for?
Choose PTE Academic if you plan to study at a university globally and need to prove your English level, or if you are applying for a work or migration visa for Australia or New Zealand. Take our 'UKVI' route if you wish to work or study below degree level in the UK.
PTE Academic is also recognized by the U.S state Boards of Nursing for work visas.
The faster, fairer way to test your English
Our unique combination of AI scoring and human expertise reduces the risk of bias
Accepted by over 3,500 universities & colleges worldwide
Fully computer-based test, taken in a test cente
A single 2-hour test
Assesses your academic English
Learn the PTE Academic test format
Get videos, descriptions, and test tips for every question type in PTE Academic
Part 1: Speaking & Writing
This part will take between 54–67 minutes to complete
Part 2: Reading
DeThis part will take around 30 minutes to complete
Part 3: Listening
This part will take approximately 30 minutes to complete
Prepare for your test with confidence
Prepare for your test the best way possible with , authentic scored practice tests for PTE Academic:
- Get an accurate score indication with a full Score Report
- Five practice tests to choose from
Plus, get free preparation resources including short courses, videos, and our mobile app.
