PTE Express
Information for educators
Attract a wider range of international students who are ready for academic success in the US with PTE Express. This convenient, secure and reliable English-skills test is tailored to the needs of international students and US institutions. PTE Express is computer-based and can be taken at home, meaning greater availability to prospective students.
Certification Online Two-year validity Test length: 1 hour Certified: 48 hours
The test at a glance
Skills assessed
Speaking, reading, listening and writing
Fast and convenient
Take it online at home in one hour
Samples
With spoken and written samples you can verify
Results
Scored in minutes, typically certified within 48 hours
Faster, fairer, simpler. Now Express.
Students aiming to study in the US want an affordable and convenient test that they can take from home. That's why we created PTE Express, designed to ensure reliable, quick and fair assessments through our pioneering AI scoring.
Prospective students receive their results in minutes, which are then certified within 48 hours. They submit their certified results to your institution through Pearson’s Score Report Website, simplifying and speeding up the application process.
Attract more prospective students
Make your institution more accessible to a wider range of international students by accepting PTE Express. The user-friendly test can be taken at home, reducing stress for students and helping them to confidently prepare for their academic journey in the US.
PTE Express ensures that your institution will remain competitive in attracting top international talent and will appeal to students who are already focused on studying in the US.
Why should I accept PTE Express?
PTE Express is part of our portfolio of secure, accurate and trusted English proficiency assessments.
Focused
Designed specifically for US institutions and international students
Secure
Reliable results, with security prioritized throughout the testing process
Accurate
Pioneering AI scoring that delivers precise evaluations
Trusted
Pearson proficiency tests are recognized by institutions around the world
Fair
Impartial evaluated testing provides a fair opportunity for all learners
Simpler
A simpler and more efficient admission process for potential students and your institution