The Pearson Test of English general was originally introduced by the University of London
What is PTE?
The Pearson Test of English is the full name of the test. The University of London Schools Examination Board first offered PTE General in 1982. In 1996, the Examination Board merged with the Business and Technological Council (BTEC) to become Edexcel, the UK's biggest academic and vocational examining authority. The PTE Academic exam is a computer-based English language examination that is approved by universities all around the world. PTE-Academic is an English test taken by students and aspirants who wish to study in another country or immigrate to one of the main English-speaking countries. To verify their English language abilities, students are required to take the PTE test.
More than a decade ago, the PTE exam was redesigned to become the most secure, dependable, and accurate test of English language skills. PTE is now used by over 3,000 schools, universities, and professional organizations to certify their candidates' English competence. PTE is accepted as evidence of English for all visa levels by notable English-speaking nations like Australia, New Zealand, and the United Kingdom.
Registration Time and Result
Test takers will have two hours to complete the exam and will receive their results within 48 hours. Candidates can also select from a variety of exam dates and arrange last-minute appointments. Candidates can apply for both online and offline PTE examinations with a deposit of $200 USD as a PTE exam fee.
The PTE scoreboard is shown in the table below. The score was matched to the IELTS score for a better comparison.
PTE Academic provides a transparent ensuring an easy to understand scoring. After taking the test candidates will receive an overall English score. They can also see the individual performance in these segments-
- Grammar score
- Spelling score
- Oral Fluency score
- Vocabulary score
- Written Discourse score
How The Total Score Is Evaluated?
Grammar, oral fluency, pronunciation, spelling, vocabulary, and writing discourse are the six abilities assessed by PTE. These have a combined score range of 10-90. The average of enabling skills is derived by summing the points earned in all of these talents and then dividing by 6, the number of skills indicated above.
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Universities often have a low PTE score requirement of 65, which is usually considered the lowest PTE score requirement. Sometimes even 50 can secure the candidate's admission to the undergraduate level as well. As a globally accepted exam, PTE is definitely competitive that is why this is one of the toughest language proficiency exams and 50 is not at all an easy score to secure here.
The applicants need sufficient PTE preparation and practice to cut a good figure in the examination. As PTE results are accepted not more than two years older, the English Language test report is suggested to be valid on the start date of the course.
Pearson Test of English- PTE mock test
Candidates who are aiming to secure a noteworthy score In the PTE exam, are highly appreciated to sit for a mock examination prior to the final test. As the test is much more costly, candidates can save their valuable money and time as well as can get an overall evaluation before the final test while sitting for the original examination.
AHZ Associates is one of the prominent certified institutions for PTE in Bangladesh where candidates can get prepared for PTE examination with detailed guidelines. The institution also arranges both mock tests and original tests based on candidates' demands.
PTE examination acceptance in the UK University
Almost all UK universities accept PTE scores as evidence of English language proficiency**.** Here are some top-ranked universities that accept PTE scores.
- Anglia Ruskin University
- Brunel University
- Greenwich University
- Leeds University
- London School of Economics
- Queen Mary University
- British School of Osteopathic Medicine- and many more.
Nowadays, more than 3,000 colleges, institutions, and professional institutions trust PTE to verify their candidates’ English proficiency. The prominent English-speaking countries like Australia, New Zealand, and UK governments accept PTE as proof of English for their all visa tiers.
