Types of PTE Exam - PTE Academic & PTE General Training

Exam Types of PTE

PTE tests are classified into three types: PTE Academic, PTE core, and UK Visa Tests. In these versions, the PTE exam pattern is broken down into parts that assess a person's essential English language skills: reading, writing, listening and speaking.

The Pearson Test of English (PTE) is a computer-based exam used to measure an individual's level of English proficiency. The PTE exam pattern is accepted as proof of English fluency in over 3000 educational institutions in countries such as the United Kingdom, the United States, Australia, New Zealand, and others. The PTE is well-known for its outstanding syllabus and quick results.

PTE Academic

The PTE exam time duration is approximately 2 hours, and the pattern consists of three sections:

• Speaking and Writing
• Reading
• Listening

You should note that there is no particular number of questions for any section.

PTE Core

PTE core is a general test accepted by IRCC for permanent residency applications. The core version is divided into three sections: Speaking and writing, reading and listening which is designed to assess your reading, listening, writing, and speaking abilities in English. Just like PTE academic the duration for PTE core is also 2 hours. It’s a computer based test taken in a test centre.

Levels in PTE General Test

If you plan to study in the US, UK, Canada, or Australia, you should take the PTE Academic test. New Zealand and Australia recognize the results of this test for work and immigration visas.

Online PTE Academic

PTE Academic Online allows you to take the exam from the comfort of your own home or any other location. The PTE exam pattern is the same as for the Academic version, but the PTE Academic Online result is not yet approved for visa applications.

Those who desire to take the 'PTE at Home' can book their PTE Academic test online beginning November 16, 2021. The total duration of PTE Test have also been cut by one hour (PTE revised pattern) beginning November 16, 2021. Make sure to check with the university about its acceptance.

Difference between PTE Academic and General

Note: Please keep in mind that the assessment systems for these tests differ.