The Pearson Test of English Academic

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PTE Academic is for non-native speakers of English who need to demonstrate their English language proficiency for studying overseas. Test takers of PTE Academic must be at least 16 years old.

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PTE Academic is a computer-based academic English language test aimed at non-native English speakers wanting to study abroad. It tests Reading, Writing, Listening and Speaking.

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Questions often test 2 skills together, such as listening and reading or reading and speaking. The whole test is done in a single session, lasting 3 hours and is taken sitting at a computer in a secure test environment. The speaking part of the exam is done at the computer. Your voice is recorded and sent for marking.

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One advantage of this test is that you get your results very quickly; in about 5 days.