2. What is PTE?
• PTE stands for Pearson’s Test of English. The Pearson Test of English
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 in Australia and New Zealand.
• It is a computer-based exam which focuses on real-life English used in
academic surroundings.
• The test will be a maximum of 3 hours long and the results are delivered
online within 5 working days. Test scores are standardised from 10 to 90.
• The current exam fee is Rs.13,300 and the test scores are valid for 2 years.
3. Test Structure and Duration
Part Skill Duration
Introduction Speaking Not timed
Part 1 Speaking and Writing 77-93 min
Part 2 Reading 32-41 min
Optional Scheduled Break 10 min
Part 3 Listening 45-57 min
6. Enabling Skills and Definitions
Grammar Correct use of language with respect to word form and word order at the
sentence level.
Oral Fluency Smooth, effortless and natural paced delivery of speech.
Pronunciation Production of speech sounds in a way that is easily understandable to most
regular speakers of the language.
Spelling Writing words according to the Spelling rules of the language. All national
variations are considered correct, but one spelling convention should be used
consistently in given response.
Vocabulary Appropriate choice of words used to express meaning as well as lexical range.
Written
discourse
Correct and communicatively efficient production of written language at the
textual level including the writing structure, internal coherence, logical
development and the range of linguistic resources.
