PTE International English Language Test
PTE (Pearson Test of English) is an English language tests alongside IELTS and TOEFL. It has a high global reputation and is accepted by most countries in the world for immigration and higher education.
Applicants who want to immigrate to Australia and European countries can use this test. The PTE test by Pearson (Pearson Language Test of English) was first held in 1982 in the University of London as a test session. Since then, it has become one of the competitors of IELTS and TOEFL.
These days, we are witnessing an increase in the validity of this test and the centers that recognize it. The PTE exam is conducted in dedicated centers and is computer-based.
In the PTE exam, the following skills are assessed:
- Reading
- Listening
- Speaking
- Writing
One of the advantages of the PTE test compared to other tests (IELTS and TOEFL) is that the result of the test is sent very quickly.
Unlike TOEFL and IELTS, where the final score of the test reaches the applicant after 10-15 days, you can receive the result of the PTE test after about 5 working days.
How the PTE exam is conducted
The PTE Pearson exam is officially held in more than 45 countries and 250 cities in designated centers, and these numbers are increasing every day. You have to appear in one of these centers to take the PTE exam, and there is no possibility of taking it online.
* It is important to note that, unfortunately, the PTE exam is not held in Iran.
PTE exam types
PTE exam is conducted every week for three different tiers of skill:
- Academic (Academic PTE)
- General (General PTE)
- Children and teenagers (Young Learners PTE)
Each of the tests is effective for specific purposes and candidates must choose their test according to their needs.