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PTE or Pearson Test of English Academic

PTE Academic is a computer-based academic English language test aimed at non-native English speakers wanting to study abroad. It tests Reading, Writing, Listening and Speaking.

Questions often test 2 skills together, such as listening and reading or reading and speaking.
The whole test is done in a single session, lasting 3 hours and is taken sitting at a computer in a secure test environment.
The speaking part of the exam is done at the computer. Your voice is recorded and sent for marking.
One advantage of this test is that you get your results very quickly; at the maximum about 5 days.
No date hassles and sometimes 3 exams are scheduled in a single day.
There is also an optional 10-minute break between the reading and listening parts.
For booking PTE Academic online, you need a valid ID, generally a passport.
Candidates are also required to show that ID on the day of the exam or else they are not allowed to enter the PTE Test center.

Test Format:

Part 1: Speaking & Writing (77 – 93 Minutes)

Personal introduction
Read aloud
Repeat sentence
Describe image
Re-tell lecture
Answer short question
Summarize written text
Essay (20 mins)

Part2: Reading (32 –40 minutes)

Reading & writing: Fill in the blanks
Multiple choice, choose multiple answers
Re-order paragraphs
Reading: Fill in the blanks
Multiple choice, choose single answer

Part3: Listening (45 –57minutes)

Summarize spoken text
Multiple choice, choose multiple answer
Fill in the blanks
Highlight correct summary
Multiple choice, choose single answer
Select missing word
Highlight incorrect words
Write from dictation

PTE Academic Eligibility Criteria:

Age Limit: Candidates below 18 years of age need to take a parental consent form signed by either parents or guardian and submit at PTE center before taking the test. It will take nearly 5 days to get a response from the Customer care center to proceed with the booking. Once they provide you the reference number for the confirmation you could proceed to register for the test by calling them over the phone.

Parental consent form Direct link: https://www.pearson.com.hk/content/dam/region-growth/china/pearson-hong-kong/documents/qualifications/pte/academic/PTE-Academic-Parental-Consent-Form.pdf

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