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<h3><strong>What is PTE?</strong></h3>
<strong>Pearson Test of English (PTE)</strong> is a new, international computer-based academic English language test. The test is dedicated to assessing and measures the listening, reading, speaking, and writing skills of test takers who are non-native speakers of English but wanting to study abroad.

The Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic) is an English language test designed to assess the readiness of non-native English speakers and to demonstrate their level of academic English proficiency.

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<h3><strong>Why PTE Test?</strong></h3>
<ul>
 	<li>Results are typically available within five business day</li>
 	<li>Testing globally over 360 days of the year, in over 250 test centers around the world.</li>
 	<li>Test takers can send their scores to as many institutions as they like, without an additional fee.</li>
 	<li>Accepted for study applications by thousands of academic programs around the world.</li>
 	<li>Computer based marking ensures all test takers are scored impartially and accurately.</li>
 	<li>Palm-vein scanning, randomized test forms and data forensics ensure test security.</li>
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<h3><strong>Which countries accept PTE Academic?</strong></h3>
PTE Academic is accepted by thousands of universities worldwide, including prestigious institutions such as Harvard Business School, INSEAD and Yale. PTE Academic is also accepted for visa purposes by the <strong>Australian</strong> and <strong>New Zealand</strong> governments.

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<h3><strong>How Many Years PTE is Valid for?</strong></h3>
<strong>PTE</strong> Academic Results are declared within five business days and the scores are valid for up to two years from the date of the exam. Once the two-year period expires, the <strong>PTE</strong> <strong>score</strong> is automatically removed from the site and no longer be visible.

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<h3><strong>PTE General Test</strong></h3>
PTE General (formerly known as the London Tests of English) are international English language exams for non-native English speakers. There are six levels which are mapped to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.

<strong>There are six levels of the General test:</strong>
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<tbody>
<tr>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td><strong>Writing</strong></td>
<td><strong>Interview</strong></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>A1</td>
<td> <strong>Level A1</strong></td>
<td>75 mins</td>
<td>5 mins</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>A2</td>
<td> <strong>Level 1</strong></td>
<td>95 mins</td>
<td>5 mins</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>B1</td>
<td> <strong>Level 2</strong></td>
<td>95 mins</td>
<td>7 mins</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>B2</td>
<td> <strong>Level 3</strong></td>
<td>120 mins</td>
<td>7 mins</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>C1</td>
<td> <strong>Level 4</strong></td>
<td>150 mins</td>
<td>8 mins</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>C2</td>
<td> <strong>Level 5</strong></td>
<td>175 mins</td>
<td>8 mins</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
PTE General Certificates do not expire. English language learners are encouraged to seek opportunities to practice the language and confirm their progress regularly.

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<h3><strong>PTE Test Format</strong></h3>
The test lasted for three-hours which comprise three main parts to the test: speaking and writing (together), listening and reading. There are twenty different question formats, ranging from multiple choice through to essay writing and interpreting information.

<strong>The PTE test structure is as follows:</strong>
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<tbody>
<tr>
<td colspan="2" width="235"><strong>SECTION</strong></td>
<td><strong>QUESTION FORMAT</strong></td>
<td><strong>TIME</strong></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td colspan="2" width="235">INTRODUCTION</td>
<td></td>
<td>1 – 2 minutes</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="61">&nbsp;

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PART 1</td>
<td width="173">SPEAKING &amp;WRITING</td>
<td>
<ul>
 	<li>Personal Introduction</li>
 	<li>Read aloud</li>
 	<li>Repeat sentence</li>
 	<li>Describe image</li>
 	<li>Re-tell lecture</li>
 	<li>Answer short question</li>
 	<li>Summarize written text (one sentence)</li>
 	<li>Summarize written text (paragraph)</li>
 	<li>Essay (20mins)</li>
</ul>
</td>
<td>77 – 93 minutes</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="61">&nbsp;

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PART 2</td>
<td width="173">READING</td>
<td>
<ul>
 	<li>Multiple choice questions</li>
 	<li>Fill in the blanks</li>
 	<li>Re-order paragraphs</li>
 	<li>Fill in the blanks</li>
 	<li>Multiple choice questions</li>
</ul>
</td>
<td>32 – 41 minutes</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td colspan="2" width="235">BREAK</td>
<td>A ten minute break is optional.</td>
<td>10 minutes</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="61">&nbsp;

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PART 3</td>
<td width="173">LISTENING</td>
<td>
<ul>
 	<li>Summarize spoken text</li>
 	<li>Multiple choice</li>
 	<li>Fill the blanks</li>
 	<li>Highlight the correct summary</li>
 	<li>Multiple choice</li>
 	<li>Select missing word</li>
 	<li>Highlight incorrect words</li>
 	<li>Write from dictation</li>
</ul>
</td>
<td>45 – 57 minutes</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
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<h3><strong>PTE Academic Test Centers and Fees</strong></h3>
The fee structure of the PTE Academic 2018 exam varies across countries. For example, In Brazil, the standard application fee of the PTE Academic is USD$160.00 while late registration is USD$200.00

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<strong>Choose you country, then the available center and fees will be display.</strong>

Visit the link to check your test centers and fees:<strong> https://pearsonpte.com/the-test/test-centers-and-fees/</strong>

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<h3><strong>PTE Academic Test Dates</strong></h3>
There are no set dates for the PTE Academic Test.  Any interested candidates need to register on the PTE Academic official website <span style="color: #ff6600;"><a style="color: #ff6600;" href="https://pearsonpte.com/book-now/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">http://pearsonpte.com/book-now/</a></span> to check the available dates specific to test centres across cities.

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<h3><strong>How to Register for a PTE Academic Test</strong></h3>
<strong>If you don’t have a Pearson account:</strong>
Go to <span style="color: #ff6600;"><a style="color: #ff6600;" href="https://pearsonpte.com/book-now/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">http://pearsonpte.com/book-now/</a></span> read all the information on the page. In order to book your PTE Academic test, you will need to complete the following:
<ol>
 	<li>Click ‘Sign in Now’ &amp; enter your details. Once you have successfully logged in, click ‘PTE-A: Pearson Test of English Academic’ under Exam Catalogue.</li>
 	<li>Select ‘Schedule Exams’ on the right hand side.</li>
 	<li>Provide answers to all the required questions then click ‘Next’</li>
 	<li>Select your desired location and click ‘Next’. Search for available dates and times.</li>
 	<li>Once you have confirmed your location, date &amp; time you will be asked to review your booking information and proceed to checkout.</li>
 	<li>Confirm all the details and make full payment to secure your booking.</li>
 	<li>Once you have completed your booking you will receive an email confirmation. The email will contain details on test center location, directions of how to get there and a few points to remember on the test day.</li>
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<strong>PTE accept these payment methods:</strong>
<ul>
 	<li>MasterCard and Visa debit cards</li>
 	<li>MasterCard, Visa, American Express and JCB credit cards</li>
 	<li>Vouchers and promotion codes (you must pay the balance if your voucher does not cover the full test cost)
We do not accept PayPal</li>
</ul>
<strong>NOTE</strong>:
<ul>
 	<li>Please ensure your name on your ID matches your PTE-A registration name, otherwise you may not be permitted to enter the exam.</li>
 	<li>For both cases ensure you have read the ID policy on the following page <span style="color: #ff6600;"><a style="color: #ff6600;" href="https://pearsonpte.com/acceptable-id/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">pearsonpte.com/acceptable-id/</a></span> and that your ID is valid at the time of registration and on the day of the test.</li>
</ul>
For more information about Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic) please visit <a href="https://pearsonpte.com/the-test/faqs/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span style="color: #ff6600;"><strong>https://pearsonpte.com/the-test/faqs/</strong></span></a>

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