PTE OVERVIEW
| PTE Format | Details |
|---|---|
| Exam Pattern | An English language exam that has been developed to test the Speaking & Writing Skills (54 – 67 minutes), Reading skills (29 – 30 minutes), and Listening skills (30 – 43 minutes) of candidates wanting to study abroad in an English-speaking country. |
| Duration | 2 hours and a Single test session |
| Medium | Computer-based with headset |
| Mode | Taken in a test center / Home Edition |
| Test Type | Assesses real-life English |
| Test Layout | 20 question types |
What is PTE?
PTE: Pearson Test of English (Academic) is an English language proficiency test that is designed to assess the competence or the language ability level of non-native English speakers. It assesses all skills of the English language: Speaking, Writing, Reading, and Listening. PTE is one of the internationally recognized tests which is accepted by several universities, colleges, and academic institutions including government agencies. It is a computer-based test that is valid for 2 years.
Why PTE in the 100 percent?
The 100 percent education consultancy feels honored to announce that it has been conducting PTE classes since its establishment. Our well-qualified and experienced Instructors regularly facilitate students who wish to prepare for the PTE exam pragmatically and methodologically. They not only make students well acquainted with the test format but also provide them with some valuable tips and strategies to master individual question types so that the desired score can be easily achieved.
PTE Test Format in Detail:
| Speaking and Writing(SW) | 54-67 minutes |
| Reading(R) | 29-30 minutes |
| Listening(L) | 30-34 minutes |
| Part | Item Types | Total no. of Questions |
|---|---|---|
| Part 1: Speaking | ||
| Personal Introduction (unscored) | 1 | |
| Read Aloud | 6-7 | |
| Repeat Sentence | 10-12 | |
| Describe Image | 3-4 | |
| Re-tell Lecture | 1-2 | |
| Answer Short Questions | 5-6 | |
| Part 1: Writing | ||
| Summarize Written Text | 1-2 | |
| Write Essay | 1-2 | |
| Part 2: Reading | ||
| Multiple-Choice: Single Option | 1-2 | |
| Multiple-Choice: Multiple Options | 1-2 | |
| Re-order Paragraphs | 2-3 | |
| Reading: Fill in the Blanks(drag and drop) | 4-5 | |
| Reading and Writing: Fill in the Blanks(drop-down list) | 5-6 | |
| Part 3: Listening | ||
| Summarize Spoken Test | 1-2 | |
| Multiple-Choice: Multiple Options | 1-2 | |
| Fill in the Blanks | 2-3 | |
| Highlight Correct Summary | 1-2 | |
| Multiple-choice: Single Option | 1-2 | |
| Select Missing Word | 1-2 | |
| Highlight Incorrect Words | 2-3 | |
| Write from Dictation | 3-4 |
NB: Most of the items are integrated. So, the scoring criteria differ from item to item and section to section.