PTE Academic aims to be the fastest and most convenient English language test in the world. Pearson introduced a few changes that would make PTE Academic test faster and more convenient.
A shorter test duration
PTE Academic is currently a three-hour test (70-82 questions), but from November 16th, it will be reduced to two hours (52-64 questions).
The shorter version of PTE Academic will still test all four language skills and include the same 20 question types that currently feature.
So, you will benefit from a shorter, less stressful experience on exam day. Any test taken from November 16th will automatically be a two-hour test.
What remains unchanged:
- There will be no changes to how the test is scored or to the minimum scores set by institutions and governments.
- The test will still provide an accurate assessment of your English language abilities.
- Still a globally recognized test: PTE Academic is still accepted by all the same institutions and governments for study and visa applications as previously.
Introducing PTE Academic Online
Lockdowns and test centre closures have made sitting PTE Academic a challenge in some parts of the world over the last few months.
With that in mind, a new, online version of PTE Academic will be available from November 16th as an additional option if you cannot attend a test centre.
Test Bookings will be available on October 25th, 2021.
PTE Academic Online offers the same accuracy and reliability, but it’s far more accessible. You will be able to sit the test from the comfort of your own home or a private location.
Important information:
- PTE Academic Online follows the new, shorter format of the main test. However, please note that the online version is only accepted for study applications, and you will need to check that your chosen institution accepts it.
- PTE Academic Online is not accepted for visa applications. If you need to prove your level of English for a visa application, you will still need to sit PTE in a test centre.
A more streamlined score report
The PTE Academic score report will be updated to make test results information clearer. From November 16th, Enabling Skills will be removed from the score report and replaced with a separate skills profile designed to help test takers identify practical ways to improve their scores.
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