PTE FAQ's

The PTE exam has two categories:

1. PTE Academic
2. PTE Home

PTE is widely accepted in countries such as Australia, the USA, the UK, Ireland, Singapore, Canada, New Zealand, France, Germany, Spain and Italy.

The PTE Academic exam fee costs approximately LKR 35000.

While IELTS can be taken both online and offline, the PTE exam can only be taken online.

Both tests tend to assess the same aspects of your language and the command you have over the language. So both are equivalent.

Three tests tend to test your listening, speaking, reading and writing skills. 

PTE Academic certificates are valid for two years from the day results are issued. If a student wishes to prove their eligibility after two years, they will have to retake the exam.

PTE Academic test format has three components:

Part 1: Speaking & Writing

Part 2: Reading

Part 3: Listening

The PTE exam syllabus is as follows:

• Speaking and Writing - This section includes a personal introduction, reading given passages out loud, describing images, short answer questions, summarizing given text and essay writing.
• Reading - The Reading section consists of multiple-choice questions, rearranging passages in sequential order and filling in the blanks.

Listening - The Listening section comprises multiple-choice questions, filling in the blanks, dictation, picking the right summary / incorrect word.

Different universities have different minimum score requirements for PTE. 

All scores are automated and these are graded using PTE Academic’s automated scoring system.

• Take multiple practice tests.
• Make the best use of all available online resources.
• Join an online PTE coaching centre if you would like to

The average time needed to prepare for the PTE exam is between 4 and 6 weeks.

Different universities have different minimum score requirements for PTE.

• Assess your English language skills
• Take multiple practice tests.
• Make the best use of all available online resources.
• Join a PTE coaching centre if you would like to.

Yes, you can take notes during the exam, but you cannot take notes using a pen.

Candidates cannot wear jackets, hoodies, scarves, gloves, caps, beanies and hats. Apart from these, there are no other restrictions.

The total number of hours given to complete the PTE exam is 3 hours.

Pearson does not have any specific eligibility criteria for PTE Academic.

No, Pearson does not provide you with the option to take the test from home.

The PTE test scores can be viewed online. When the result is available, you will be notified via mail. You can then log into Pearson VUE and view your score by clicking on View Score.

The PTE results will be provided to students by 5 days after taking the exams. 

Students can appear for the PTE Academic exam multiple times as there is no set limit but ensure to take a 5 days gap between the exams. 

The validity of PTE test scores is for two years after the results are released.

The PTE rescore exam costs USD 50 & students can apply it for the recent scores that they have received. They can contact customer support.

There are three types of exams that students can take and it's based on their age. 

It is important to practice by studying for four hours everyday & by taking the practice tests. 

Extend your learnings by improving your vocabulary, writing skills, fluency, pronunciation and go through test format.

Students aged above 16 years must take PTE young learners which is the minimum age & students above can take up PTE Academic. 

PTE Academic UKVI is for students aspiring to study in UK or UK visas that require a four-skill language test.