A good PTE score can greatly improve your chances of success.
The PTE is one of the most accepted English proficiency tests. The test is used by embassies and employers in their candidate assessment processes. It is the world’s leading computer-based test of English for candidates wanting to study or immigrate abroad. The PTE score is accepted by various academic institutes worldwide including Harvard Business School, INSEAD and Yale University. A good PTE score can greatly improve your chances of success.
It tests a candidate on the effective understanding of the English language on a day to day basis. The grading system used in PTE ensures a better level of understanding of the candidate’s proficiency in the English language.
Since the PTE is a computer-based test the results are usually given within 5 business days from the test date. Some candidates receive the score within 3 days and some even within a day.
PTE Listening is the final section of the test and will take approximately 45-60 minutes, depending on the combination of tasks you may be presented with. You will be listening to a short recording in each task, all of which will relate to academic subjects such as humanities, natural sciences and social sciences.
PTE Reading is the second section of the test and will take approximately 30-40 minutes. It includes 5 tasks in total. The reading materials for this section are all authentic texts about a variety of academic subjects, including humanities, natural sciences and social sciences.
PTE Speaking & Writing is the first section and will take approximately between 75-90 minutes. It includes 7 tasks in total. Before commencing these tasks, you will record a brief oral introduction of yourself, and this will not be assessed. It is for security purposes only.
PTE Speaking & Writing is the first section and will take approximately between 75-90 minutes. It includes 7 tasks in total. Before commencing these tasks, you will record a brief oral introduction of yourself, and this will not be assessed. It is for security purposes only.
The scoring in PTE is done from 10 to 90 with 10 being the lowest and 90 being the highest. Increments happen by 1 point. The grading scale showcases the test taker’s ability to read, write, speak and understand instructions given in English. The scores are also provided in a graph for easy understanding of the candidate as well as the areas of improvement.