PTE

• The Pearson Test of English – Academic is an English language test designed to evaluate the readiness of non-native English speakers to join a university-level English language instruction program.
• Pearson created PTE Academic in response to a request from institutions, government and other organizations for a more precise way of testing non-native English language students who enter the English-speaking academia world.
• PTE is acknowledged for student and immigration applications across the world.
• PTE Academic measures your English speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills in a single, short test.
• It is of approximately 2 hours long and delivers a score based on the GSE (Global Scale of English).
• PTE Academic scores are accepted by thousands of institutions and approved for the UK, Australian and New Zealand student visa and immigration categories.
• PTE Academic is the first entirely computer-based English language test for international study and immigration accepted worldwide. Powered by AI (Artificial Intelligence) technology, PTE Academic provides a fast and convenient testing solution without human bias.

PTE ACADEMIC UKVI

• Approved by the UK home office for all UK visas that require a four skill language test, PTE academic UKVI is a secure English language test. It is a relatively fast, fair and suitable choice for anyone who desires to work, study or come to live in the UK.
• There is no variance between PTE academic and PTE academic UKVI in test content and format. Instead, there are minor differences in the registration process to comply with UK home office requirements.

Study Visas

You should choose PTE Academic UKVI if:

You are applying for a General student visa (Tier 4) and you are planning to study below degree level (e.g. a Foundation or Pathways course or professional English course) You wish to study at degree level or above somewhere that is not a Higher Education Institution (HEI)

You may take PTE Academic instead, if:

You are applying for a General student visa (Tier 4) and are planning to study at degree level or above. Please check with your Higher Education Institution (HEI) to confirm their specific English requirements.

 

Work Visas

You should choose PTE Academic UKVI if you are applying for the following Work visas:

1) Start-up Visa

2) Innovator Visa

3) General Work Visa ( tier 2)

4) Minister of Religion Visa ( tier 2)

PTE HOME 

PTE Home test is a pass-fail speaking and listening test taken on a computer in a secure and friendly test environment. It is a fast, fair and convenient choice for those applying for a family or settlement visa.

 Successful completion of a PTE Home test proves that your English language proficiency meets the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) Levels A1, A2 and B1.