PTE Academic is a 3 hour long, computer-based assessment of a person’s English language ability in an academic context. The test assesses an individual’s communicative skills of Reading, Writing, Listening and Speaking skills through questions using authentically-sourced material. In addition, the test provides feedback on enabling skills in the form of Oral Fluency, Grammar, Vocabulary, Written Discourse, Pronunciation and Spelling.

PTE Academic is assessed using automated scoring technology and test takers are provided with a score from 10-90 overall and across all skills. Pearson’s 10-90 scale is based on the Global Scale of English.

The PTE Academic test costs $375 (GST inclusive). If you book your test within 48 hours of your test date, the test fee will be $457.50 (inclusive of a late fee and GST)

Yes. PTE Academic is one of the tests accepted by DIBP, for more information visit DIBP

PTE Academic results are typically available within 5 business days and candidates can schedule tests up to 24 hours in advance.
Typically, students are able to schedule, take and send their PTE Academic scores to institutions, all within 1 week.