PTE
The Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic) is an English Language test designed to assess the readiness of non-native English speakers to participate in a university-level English language instruction program. Pearson created PTE Academic in response to demand from institutions, government and other organizations for a more accurate way of testing non - native English language students who enter the English-speaking academia world.
PTE is approved by the Australian Government for visa applications and accepted by thousands of academic institutions in the UK, Australia, USA, Canada, New Zealand, and Ireland.
It is a computer-based exam which focuses on real-life English used in academic surroundings. Integrated language is used throughout the test and students listen to a variety of accents and academic language which they will encounter at English-speaking higher education institutions.
PTE Academic assesses listening, reading, speaking and writing, all via computer in a single 3 hour test session. There are different question formats, ranging from multiple choices through to essay writing and interpreting information. PTE Academic assesses real-life, academic content, so you will hear excerpts from lectures and view graphs and charts.
The test takers can expect their results to be delivered to them, online, within 5 working days.
Test scores are reported on the Global Scale of English, a standardized, numeric scale from 10 to 90, which can measure English language proficiency more precisely with reference to the widely known set of levels distinguished in the Common European Framework of Reference or CEFR.
It gives you an accurate overview of your skills. The Global Scale of English aligns with a variety of popular tests and scales around the world. The overall score reflects your overall English language ability and is based on performance on all items in the test.