PTE Academic (Pearson Test of English)

Structure & Format

• PTE Academic tests Speaking & Writing, Reading, and Listening. Pearson PTE
  
  
• The test duration varies, as some versions are balanced for total length (different test-taker versions have slightly different timing). Pearson PTE
  
  
• All responses are computer-based, and many tasks are scored by AI. Pearson PTE
  
  

Skills Assessed

• Speaking & Writing: Tasks include “Read Aloud”, “Repeat Sentence”, “Describe Image”, “Write Essay” — both content and language traits (grammar, coherence, development) are scored. Pearson PTE
  
  
• Reading: Understanding and interpreting written academic text.
  
  
• Listening: Comprehension of spoken English, lectures, and conversations.
  
  

Scoring

• Uses a scoring guide that evaluates multiple traits (pronunciation, content, structure, fluency) particularly for speaking/writing tasks. Pearson PTE
  
  
• Some tasks are scored purely by AI; others (like essays) have a hybrid scoring (AI + human expert review) for accuracy. Pearson PTE
  
  
• Scoring is based on communicative skills (how well you express meaning) and linguistic traits. Pearson PTE
  
  

Why It Matters

• PTE is very modern and efficient: fully computer-based, fast results (because of AI scoring).
  
  
• It’s well-recognized by many universities and governments for student visa purposes.
  
  

Because tasks are varied and realistic (e.g., summarizing lectures, describing images), PTE assesses practical academic English skills.