Pearson Test of English (PTE)

Information for educators

Support your learners who want to prove their English skills for study, work and migration visas with Pearson Test of English, the fast, computer-based English test.

Tests general and academic international English (suitable for American and British English users).

Trusted by 3,000+ universities and colleges globally, and accepted for visa applications to Australia, New Zealand and the UK.

Certification In person or online For migration, work and study abroad GSE 10-90 CFER <A1-C2 For ages 16+ Results in 48 hours

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Skills assessed

Speaking, reading, listening and writing

Take the test

at an authorised test centre or online at home where available

Test time

2 hours

Results

Typically within 48 hours

Help your learners pass PTE

Get everything you need to teach PTE with confidence

PTE Academic for teachers course

Get effective, practical training for busy teachers with our free online course.

Classroom resources

Including official coursebooks, course outlines, a free practice test, test tips and strategies.

ELT course mapping

Find out how to connect your English course to PTE Academic.

Lesson plans

Free, ready-to-use lesson plans to help you teach PTE effectively.

Explore our educator PTE resources

Start accepting PTE Academic at your institution

Discover everything you need to know about PTE Academic with our PTE Academic Institutional Kit and support prospective students as they apply to your institution.

PTE Academic kit Start the acceptance process

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Part of the Pearson Connected English Learning Program

The complete package for all your teaching needs.

Whether your learners’ goals are to attend university in a new country or get a visa to work and live abroad, support them on their PTE journey. Build confidence and appliable English skills with connected learning programs that fast-track progress.

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