About PTE Academic

Pearson Test of English General
Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic) is a new, international, computer-based academic English language test. The test accurately measures the listening, reading, speaking, and writing skills of test takers who are non-native speakers of English and need to demonstrate their level of academic English proficiency. PTE Academic delivers a real-life measure of test takers’ language ability to universities, higher education institutions, government departments and organizations requiring academic English. PTE Academic is endorsed by the Graduate Management Admission Council® (GMAC)®.

The Pearson Test of English General (Formerly The London Test of English, these are designed to reward positive achievement in English language learning. The tests consist of two parts: a written paper and an interview.

There are six levels of the General test:

		Writing	Interview
A1	Level A1	75 mins	5 mins
A2	Level 1	95 mins	5 mins
B1	Level 2	95 mins	7 mins
B2	Level 3	120 mins	7 mins
C1	Level 4	150 mins	8 mins
C2	Level 5	175 mins	8 mins

The writing paper tests listening, reading comprehension and writing skills. Each exam is based on a theme, such as cities, quality of life, on holiday.
Pearson Test of English General (PTE General) is designed to reward positive achievement in English language learning.

PTE General Certificates do not expire. English language learners are encouraged to seek opportunities to practice the language and confirm their progress regularly.

Recognition
PTE is recognised for admission to UK, Canadian, Bulgarian, Italian, Poland and Ukraine universities and by many international companies.

How do the PTE General tests compare to other exams?

IELTS	TOEFL			PTE A
	Paper Based	Computer Based	Internet Based
7.5	627	263	107	73 – 79
7	600	250	100	65 – 72
6.5	577	233	90	59 – 64
6	550	213	79	51 – 58
5.5	525	197	71	43 – 50
5	500	173	61	35 – 42