What is PTE?
Pearson Test of English (PTE) is a computer-based international English proficiency exam for students who are looking to study abroad or seeking immigration. It is used to evaluate the language skills of non-native English speakers. Countries like Australia, New Zealand and other thousands of prestigious universities accept PTE. Unlike the traditional grading system, the exam is driven by AI (Artificial Intelligence) and is fully objective and free of human prejudice. It is also less time-consuming and the total duration for PTE test is 3 hours. Within 48 hours of giving the test, the results are accessible. Candidates must first register for the exam online and attend it in an authorized PTE Centre. The test assesses the four skills of speaking, listening, reading and writing and provides a score based on the GSE (Global Scale of English). The PTE scores range from a band 10 to a band 90.
Listening
PTE Listening test is 45-57 minutes long. In this section, a question like fill in the blanks, select the missing words, highlight incorrect words, multiple-choice questions, write from dictation, etc. are asked.
Reading
PTE Reading test is 32-41 minutes. In this section, questions like reorder paragraphs fill in the blanks, multiple-choice questions are asked.
Writing
PTE Speaking & Writing test is 77-93 minutes long. The questions in these sections are like personal introduction, describe pictures, read aloud, re-tell lecture, short question answer, repeat sentences, summarize written text, Essay in which 20 minutes is allocated.
Speaking
PTE Speaking & Writing test is 77-93 minutes long. The questions in these sections are like personal introduction, describe pictures, read aloud, re-tell lecture, short question answer, repeat sentences, summarize written text, Essay in which 20 minutes is allocated.
PTE Test Format
PTE General Test: People who wish to go abroad for employment or training take the PTE General test. It doesn’t expire after the result.
PTE Academic Test: People who are interested in studying in universities/colleges abroad take the PTE Academic test. The PTE Academic test is valid for two years from the date of issue.
PTE Grading
The PTE scores range from a band 10 to a band 90. The PTE score combines the communicative and enabling skill scores to get an overall score. Under the section of Communicative skill consists of Speaking, Writing, Reading and Listening and under the section of Enabling skill consists of vocabulary, oral fluency, pronunciation, written discourse, grammar, and spelling.
Candidates are scored on the basis of correct answers as well as partially accurate answers. The correct answer receives one point and the incorrect answer receives none. If the answer is only partially accurate, some points are awarded for partial credit.
Why prepare PTE with destination education and visa services?
- More than 10 years of experience in the International Education industry so we are aware of what is best for our student
- Finest PTE Classes to the students in Nepal as well as in Australia who are seeking to study abroad
- We prepare students with the skills and tactics they’ll need to successfully take the PTE test
- Our devoted faculty members with years of expertise will assist in preparing for the PTE Examination and get the desired result
- High technological classes with a proper audio system and projector that assists our instructor to deliver the course effectively and properly guide the students in the classes
- Limited portion of students in each class so that our instructor can focus on each student individually and provide guidance accordingly
- All the study materials that help students throughout the course, as well as multiple mock tests are provided that prepare students for the PTE Examination
- We also have Practice Lab so that students can prepare for their exam effectively
- Our PTE instructor gives feedback to our students on their performance to help them improve and score the better result
- We offer flexible timings for working students looking for PTE classes
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