Frequently Asked Questions of the PTE.

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  • How to book the PTE exam?

To Book the PTE exam, you have to create an account with Pearson. You have to submit your personal information, contact details, additional information, and then in the final step, create the account. To register for an exam, you will have to log in with your account on the Pearson website, and then select the date and test centers available, according to your convenience. Here is the process to book PTE Exam: PTE Registration

  • What is the PTE exam pattern?

The PTE has three modules, PTE Speaking and Writing, PTE Reading, PTE Listening. The total duration of the PTE exam is approximately three hours. The total time divided into the sections is 77-93 minutes for the Speaking and Writing section, 32-40 minutes for the reading section, and 45-57 minutes for the Listening section. Here is everything you need to know about the format: PTE Exam Pattern

  • Can we reschedule the PTE exam?

If you don't want to take the schedule the PTE Academic test now, then you can ask for a refund before 14 calendar days of your scheduled test date. If you claim before 7 days you will have the right to get a refund of only 50%. You can Reschedule or Cancel your PTE Academic exam directly from the official website of the PTE. Applicants can reschedule the PTE exam 2020 to any other location or date convenient to them.

  • What is the difference between IELTS and PTE?

Both IELTS and PTE are Standard English language tests that are taken by applicants who want to get admission to a university abroad. While most of the institutions accept both IELTS and PTE Scores, however, in some cases the particular college/university could demand only 1 specific test’s score. While the IELTS Academic test is graded on 0 – 9 bands of scale, the PTE Academic test is graded using the Global Scale of English from 10 – 90.

  • Which is tougher, IELTS or PTE?

Both IELTS and PTE follow a similar standard of testing abilities of the candidates in the English Language. It is important for candidates to practice well in all the sections to score well in the exam. It is entirely on the English language experience of the candidate to understand the level of the exam. Candidates can go through the syllabus and exam pattern of both PTE and IELTS to understand the difference between the two. You can find complete information here: IELTS vs TOEFL vs PTE: Which test you should take?

  • How can I check my PTE Score?

If you have successfully appeared for the PTE Academic exam, you can access your scores by signing into your online account, which you have created during the time of PTE Registration. You would receive an email notifying the availability of their results on your registered id from PTE. You just need to log in to your account and check your PTE score. For a detailed process, you can check: the PTE score

  • What is a good PTE Score?

The range of the overall PTE score is 10 to 90 points. There is no pre-decided good score for PTE. Every international institution which accepts PTE scores has its own eligibility requirement of PTE scores for admissions. Hence, students must make sure that they achieve the PTE Score that is demanded by their chosen institution. It is a rule of thumb that getting a higher score would open plenty of opportunities for students looking forward to studying abroad. 

  • How many times can I appear for the PTE exam?

You can appear for the PTE exam as many times as you wish. The PTE score may not be the same as you wish sometimes, so you can give it more tries until you reach your expected scores. You can take the exam with a gap of 5 days. Although you are required to wait until you have received the scores of his previous PTE test before applying for another. You should check the availability of seats in the test center and dates. Get full information here: PTE Exam dates

  • What are the countries that accept PTE?

The PTE Academic exam is accepted as an English proficiency test across universities or colleges in Canada, the UK, Australia, Ireland, and New Zealand. There are also a lot of educational institutions in other countries as well that accept PTE Scores for their admission process. Reputed institutions such as Harvard Business School, INSEAD, and Yale also accept PTE for admission. PTE is also considered for the purposes of visa approval by the governments of New Zealand and Australia.

  • How do I do well in my PTE Exam?

Whether you study by yourself or with the help of extra classes, you are always advised to give your best during the exam. Going through the official PTE Study Material, solving plenty of PTE Practice Papers revising the PTE Syllabus, and getting familiar with the PTE Exam Pattern is a good start for the students who are targeting a high score in their PTE Exam. Check the Syllabus of the exam here: PTE syllabus

  • What is the fee for the PTE Exam?

The fees for the PTE exam will differ from country to country. The fees for the PTE exam can be from US$185 to US$275 depending on the location. Australia has 340 AUD, Canada has 300 CAD, France has 255 USD, Germany has 231.34 USD, India has 13300 INR, Italy has 230 EUR, and so on. For complete information, you can visit: PTE exam fee