Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic) is a computer-based English test made available in October, 2009 now available in Pakistan. PTE Academic provides an accurate and authentic measurement of the English proficiency of students seeking to apply to an English-oriented academic program.
Fast facts:
- State-of-the-art computer-based test of academic-level English
- Measures the four communicative skills, Listening, Reading, Speaking and Writing, using 20 integrated and innovative item types
- Test measures real-life, international academic English
- Test delivered through the secure Pearson VUE network and is available via online “choose-and-book” for test taker convenience
- Test is delivered in a single three-hour session
- PTE Academic is recognized or is in the process of being recognized by more than 1,050 programs globally
- Is endorsed by and the preferred test of the Graduate Management Admission Council® (GMAC®), makers of the GMAT® test, and is appropriate for all levels of post-secondary education
- PTE Academic is aligned to the Common European Framework (CEF), an international standard for measuring language
Test results:
- Results delivered online to test takers typically within five business days
- Test takers can send test results to an unlimited number of programs free of charge
- Admissions departments access score reports online
Preparation:
- Pearson provides authentic preparation materials, including The Official Guide to PTE Academic and online scored and unscored practice tests that can be used in a preparation course.
- Pearson offers professional partners the opportunity for teacher training sessions, lessons plans to design a course using the Official Guide and an online Skills Pod to identify resources to help students with their English skills. If you are interested in becoming a PTE Academic professional partner, go to www.pearsonpte/com/XXX and complete the online application form.
You can also visit www.pearsonpte.com for more information, to view a Test Tutorial, view the list of test preparation materials on the Test Taker site and view information on The Official Guide to PTE Academic.
For questions specific to your region, contact:
Asia/Pacific: Fraser Cargill Email: fraser.cargill@pearson.com
EMEA (including India): Joseph Rospars Email: joseph.rospars@pearson.com
Americas: Helene Duvin Email: helene.duvin@pearson.com
UK: Emma Stubbs Email: emma.stubbs@pearson.com