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English tests for today’s learners, teachers and businesses.  

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Combining over 30 years of language testing research with cutting-edge technology, Pearson creates tests for every need. 

From high-security tests for visa applications, through to assessments for student placement and progress monitoring, we have a solution for you.​ Our tests are trusted by governments, Ivy League universities and Fortune 500 companies around the world.

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Experienced

Pearson English has delivered and marked over 350 million assessments...and counting!

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Trusted

Trusted by the US Department of Defense, the Australian Government and more.

Reliable

Reliable

Over 30 years of testing research and quality assurance ensure the most accurate tests.

Flexible

Flexible

We deliver tests on computer, tablet, mobile and paper, meeting the needs of today's learners.

Our suite of English assessments

  • For schools
  • For young learners
  • For adult learners
  • For businesses
  • For governments
From placing a student in the right class on their first day, to monitoring progress and certifying achievement, our tests help educators to personalize and accelerate the journey to fluency
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Place

These tests help learners get off to a flying start by ensuring they are in the right English class for their level.​

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Benchmark

These tests assess proficiency and measure progress in detail, across the language skills.

Benchmark Test

English Benchmark Young Learners

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Verify

These tests verify English language ability for immigration or study abroad.

PTE Academic

Engage young minds while measuring progress in detail, with the fun, tablet-based English Benchmark Young Learners test.

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Are you ready to prove your English skills to the world?

You can take PTE Academic to study or move abroad as proof of your English ability, to show potential employers and schools near you.

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Our automated assessments predict how expert human interviewers would score a test, allowing employers to get instant, unbiased results, anywhere in the world.

Today, this patented AI technology has scored over 350 million tests, helping Fortune 500 companies recruit, train, and promote the right people for the job.

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PTE Academic is trusted around the world and accepted for student and immigration applications by the UK, Australian and New Zealand governments.

Powered by AI technology, PTE Academic provides a fast and convenient testing solution without human bias.

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