PTE
PTE Academic & Core Preparation
Master both PTE Academic (for study) and PTE Core (for migration) with expert training. Get results in 48 hours with computer-based testing and unbiased AI scoring.
0–3 hours
Total Duration
0hours
Results Time
0-90
Score Range
0+
Institutions
PTE Academic vs PTE Core
Understanding the two variants of the Pearson Test of English
PTE Academic
Designed for students applying to universities and educational institutions abroad. Tests academic English proficiency.
- University admissions worldwide
- Student visa applications
- Academic immigration pathways
PTE Core
Designed for work and family migration. Tests everyday English and workplace communication skills.
- Skilled migration (Australia, Canada)
- Family sponsorship visas
- Work permit applications
Features
PTE Academic
- Purpose: Study abroad, academic immigration
- Content: Academic English & vocabulary
- Difficulty: More challenging
- Accepted By: Universities & academic institutions
- Duration: 2 hours (approx)
- Results: 48 hours
PTE Core
- Purpose: Work migration, family migration
- Content: Everyday & workplace English
- Difficulty: More practical
- Accepted By: Immigration authorities & employers
- Accepted By: 2 hours (approx)
- Difficulty: 48 hours
- 54-67 minutes
- 7 task types
Speaking & Writing
Personal introduction, read aloud, repeat sentence, describe image, re-tell lecture, answer short questions, summarize written text, essay writing
Key Focus Areas:
- Integrated skills assessment
- Real-life scenarios
- Academic vocabulary
- 29-30 minutes
- 5 task types
Reading
Multiple choice questions (single/multiple), re-order paragraphs, fill in the blanks
Key Focus Areas:
- Academic texts
- Time management crucial
- Scanning & skimming skills
- 30-43 minutes
- 8 task types
Listening
Summarize spoken text, multiple choice, fill in the blanks, highlight correct summary, select missing word, highlight incorrect words, write from dictation
Key Focus Areas:
- Varied accents
- Note-taking essential
- Audio plays only once
- 54-67 minutes
- 7 task types
Speaking & Writing
Personal introduction, read aloud, repeat sentence, describe image, respond to situation, answer short questions, summarize written text, write email
Key Focus Areas:
- Everyday communication
- Workplace scenarios
- Practical vocabulary
- 29-30 minutes
- 5 task types
Reading
Multiple choice questions (single/multiple), re-order paragraphs, fill in the blanks (reading & reading and writing)
Key Focus Areas:
- Everyday texts
- Workplace materials
- Practical information
- 30-43 minutes
- 8 task types
Listening
Summarize spoken text, multiple choice, fill in the blanks, select missing word, highlight incorrect words, write from dictation
Key Focus Areas:
- Everyday conversations
- Workplace communication
- Practical listening
PTE Score Requirements
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