PTE Academic is accepted by universities in the USA, UK, Australia, amongst others.

It was created by Person Language Tests part of the Pearson PLC group and endorsed by GMAC ® (Graduate Management Admission Council), owners of GMAT ® (Graduate Management Admission Test).

It is a computer-based exam that focuses on real-life English used in academic surroundings. Throughout the test, students will listen to a variety of accents and academic language encountered at higher education institutions in English speaking countries.

1. Speaking and Writing
2. Listening
3. Reading

1. Speaking and Writing

These modules assess all communications skills of the test taker.

• Reading a text
• Repeating a sentence
• Describing an image
• Re-telling a lecture
• Answering short questions
• Summarising a text

2. Listening

This module assesses the listening skills of the test taker.

• Summarising spoken text
• Multiple choice question based on the recording
• Fill blanks in a transcript based on a recording
• writing a diction

3. Reading

This module assesses the reading skills of the test taker.