Pearson Test of English (PTE)

Prove your English skills worry-free with PTE - the faster, fairer, simpler English tests which are trusted globally for study, work and visa applications.

Certification For migration, work and study abroad Ages 16+ Test center or online Test length: 30 minutes – 2 hours Results time: 2 days Includes score report

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Be ready with one less worry

Whether you are looking to study, work or migrate overseas, there is a PTE test for you.

Faster – Celebrate your results typically within 2 days.

Fairer – Reduces bias by combining world-leading language experts with responsible AI.

Simpler – Just a single, 2-hour test which assesses all 4 skills. No separate speaking test. ​

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PTE is computer based so you will be judged fairly no human prejudice. I have achieved my score requirements. After 2 hours the results were ready.
Jocel Grace, Saudi Arabia

Why choose PTE?

We know taking an English test is stressful. There's a lot of pressure riding on you getting the score you need. That’s why we've designed all our PTE tests to be as stress-free as possible. Here's how.​

 

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Faster

Celebrate your results within 2 days

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Fairer

We score using AI, so you’re judged simply on your English proficiency and nothing else

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Simpler

A single, 2-hour English test that you can confidently prepare for with a wealth of practice content

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Trusted

Governments trust us for work and migration visas, including UK, Australia, New Zealand and Canada. See who accepts PTE

Which PTE test is right for you?

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PTE Academic

The English test for global study, accepted for all Canadian study permits, Australia and New Zealand visa applications, UK work visas, and US nursing applications.

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UK visa tests

Secure English Language Tests (SELT) prove your English for UK study, work, or settlement. PTE Home A1, A2 and B1 test speaking and listening for settlement, and PTE Academic UKVI supports study and work visas.

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PTE Core

Our general English test. Approved by the Canadian Government for work and migration visas, and permanent residency.

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Be test ready with one less worry

We offer an extensive range of resources to prepare you for your test. From scored practice tests to online courses – however you like to prepare, we've got it covered.

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Why choose an AI-based test?

For faster results with less bias
  • We score your test rapidly – most test takers receive their results within just 48 hours
  • No need to speak to an examiner or write your answers by hand
  • Be confident that your English skills will be judged fairly, using our expertly developed automated scoring system – there is not just one person responsible for your score

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This test is excellent and very objective. It's fantastic how the computer program was built to test the English language of people with different nationalities and accents. 

Bing Claire, Australia

Don’t just take our word for it – PTE is trusted globally

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Trusted by governments

PTE is trusted for visa applications and settlement visas by governments around the world. Australia, New Zealand, the UK and Canada accept PTE scores for work and migration visas.

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Trusted by universities

Over 3,900 universities trust our PTE tests. That includes 100% of universities in Australia, New Zealand and Canada, 99% in the UK, and over 1,500 in the US, including selected programs at Harvard and Yale.

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Trusted by test takers

Test takers in 117 countries trust PTE to help them achieve their end goal. Whether that be for work, studying or migration, PTE is the test of choice around the world.