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About PTE

Why students choose PTE.

PTE (Pearson Test of English) is how many students prove their English for study, work or migration. Here is why it is often the better choice.

The reasons

Six reasons PTE works for students.

Scored by computer

PTE is a fully automated test, so every answer is scored the same way, without human bias.

Fast results

Results are usually published online within two working days of your test.

Flexible test dates

Tests run on most days of the week at centres worldwide, so you can book a date that suits you.

Accepted worldwide

Universities, colleges and governments accept PTE, including for student visas.

Real-life tasks

Questions reflect real-life situations and test speaking, writing, reading and listening.

Computer-based

You take the whole test on a computer, which is efficient and convenient.

PTE vs IELTS

How PTE compares with IELTS.

PTE
IELTS
Structure
Reading, Writing, Speaking, Listening
Reading, Writing, Speaking, Listening
Organiser
Pearson PLC Group
British Council, IDP Education and Cambridge Assessment English
Versions
PTE Academic, General, Young Learners
Academic, General Training
Duration
2 hours
2 hours 45 minutes
Score range
10 to 90
1 to 9
Results
Online within two working days
3 to 5 days after the test
Popular in
UK, Australia, USA and Canada
Canada, UK and Australia
Accepted by
3,000+ international colleges
11,000+ international colleges
PTE vs TOEFL

How PTE compares with TOEFL.

PTE
TOEFL
Structure
Reading, Writing, Speaking, Listening
Reading, Writing, Speaking, Listening
Organiser
Pearson PLC Group
Educational Testing Service (ETS)
Versions
PTE Academic, General, Young Learners
TOEFL PBT, TOEFL iBT
Duration
2 hours
3 hours
Score range
10 to 90
0 to 120
Results
Online within two working days
6 to 10 days after the test
Popular in
UK, Australia, USA and Canada
USA and Canada
Accepted by
3,000+ international colleges
11,500+ colleges in 160 countries
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