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PTE

Pearson Test of English (PTE Academic, PTE Academic UKVI, PTE Core, PTE Home)

A computer-based English test with AI-assisted scoring, used for study, Australian visas, UK visas and Canada.

Facts checked 21 October 2026

Duration
About 2h
Delivered through
Pearson VUE
Results
Usually within 2 business days; occasionally up to 5 business days.

Not yet available at GAPICT

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Overview

PTE is a family of computer-based English tests from Pearson. PTE Academic is taken in one session of about two hours at a test centre. Variants cover UK visas (PTE Academic UKVI, PTE Home) and Canadian immigration (PTE Core).

Who it is for

  • Students applying to universities in Australia, the UK, Canada, New Zealand and the US
  • Applicants for Australian and New Zealand visas
  • UK visa applicants who need a SELT
  • Canadian permanent residence and citizenship applicants (PTE Core)

Versions

PTE Academic

Four-skills test for study, Australian and NZ visas and professional registration.

PTE Academic UKVI

Same content and scoring as PTE Academic, with a Unique Reference Number (URN) for UK visas, e.g. Skilled Worker or study below degree level.

PTE Core

General English test for IRCC permanent residence and citizenship. Scores map to Canadian Language Benchmarks (CLB). Test centre only.

PTE Home (A1, A2, B1)

30-minute speaking and listening test, pass or fail, for UK family, settlement and citizenship routes.

Where it is accepted

  • University admission in Australia, Canada, the UK, New Zealand and the US
  • Australian and New Zealand visas
  • UK visas (PTE Academic UKVI and PTE Home are approved SELTs)
  • Canadian permanent residence and citizenship (PTE Core)
  • US nursing registration bodies (PTE Academic)

Always check the current requirements of the university, employer, regulator or visa authority you are applying to.

Test format

PTE sections
SectionWhat it involves
Part 1: Speaking & Writing76–84 minutes. Personal introduction (unscored) plus 9 question types, incl. Read Aloud, Describe Image, Summarize Group Discussion, Respond to a Situation and Write Essay.
Part 2: Reading23–30 minutes, 5 question types.
Part 3: Listening31–39 minutes, 8 question types.

Total time: About 2 hours (PTE Academic and PTE Academic UKVI). PTE Home: 30 minutes.

Scores and validity

Scoring
PTE Academic: overall and skill scores on a 10–90 scale, aligned to the Global Scale of English. PTE Core: scores map to CLB levels. PTE Home: pass or fail.
Validity
Pearson states scores are valid for two years from the test date.

How long results take is shown at the top of this page.

Fees

We could not confirm a current fee for candidates in Pakistan from an official source. Check the price on the official PTE website (opens in a new tab) when you book.

Fees are set by the test owner, were checked on 21 October 2026, and can change. Confirm the price when you book. GAPICT never takes exam fees.

On test day

Identification

A valid ID matching the booking; Pearson says a passport is the preferred ID in most countries. Expired or mismatched ID means no entry and no refund.

Arrive early, bring only what the test owner allows, and expect identity checks and a photo at check-in. Read our test day guide and exam day FAQs.

How to book

Exam seats for PTE are booked and paid on the test owner's own system. Delivered through: Pearson VUE (Pearson-owned and Pearson-authorised test centres).

  1. 1

    Book online through a myPTE account on pearsonpte.com.

  2. 2

    Book on the test owner's official website, choosing a centre near you.

  3. 3

    Pay the test owner directly and keep your confirmation email.

  4. 4

    Check the ID rules and arrive early on test day.

Book on official PTE website (opens in a new tab)

You book and pay in your Pearson VUE account. Rescheduling deadlines (often 24–48 hours) and fees are set by each exam programme.

GAPICT cannot take bookings for this exam. Exam seats are booked and paid on the test owner's system.

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GAPICT's status with these organisations

PTE FAQs

What changed in 2025?
From 7 August 2025, PTE Academic and PTE Academic UKVI added two speaking tasks: Summarize Group Discussion and Respond to a Situation. There are now 22 question types. PTE Core and PTE Home were not affected.
Which PTE do I need for Canada?
PTE Core. IRCC lists PTE Core, not PTE Academic, for Express Entry.
Can I take PTE at home?
No. PTE Academic, PTE Academic UKVI and PTE Core must be taken at an authorised test centre.
Can I reschedule?
Yes, if your test is more than 14 days away. Check Pearson's cancellation and rescheduling policy for fees and refunds.

Sources

Facts on this page were checked against these official sources on 21 October 2026. If anything here differs from the test owner's website, the owner's website is correct.

Pearson Test of English (PTE) is a trade mark of Pearson.

PTE and related names are trademarks of their owners and are used here only to describe the test. GAPICT is independent of Pearson, is not endorsed by it, and is not currently an authorised centre for this test.

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