Why PTE Academic Exam Is Required

Why PTE Academic Exam Is Required?

PTE Academic is accepted by the Australian government as proof of English language proficiency for all visa categories. There are several reasons why PTE Academic exam required for you

Artificial intelligence

AI scoring means that its not simply a single human assessing your English language skills, but a very clever algorithm that mimics how human markers would score, based on many, many responses.

Unbiased scoring

When you take the PTE Academic test, what you say is graded by AI against thousands of previous responses. What this means is that you’re graded only on what you say, not your accent or anything else.

Flexible testing & fast results

Thanks to the use of market leading technology, PTE Academic offers all test takers incredible flexibility. Test taker results are typically delivered in just 5 business days and furthermore, PTE Academic offers global testing in more than 250 test centers in over 50 countries.

Send your score unlimited times for free

PTE Academic proudly gives all test takers the freedom to send your scores to as many organizations as you like, without an additional fee. This freedom gives you even greater opportunity to achieve your dreams.

Unlimited acceptance for study & migration applications

PTE Academic is accepted for study applications by thousands of academic programs around the world. It is also approved for all Australian and New Zealand student visa and migration applications.

 

Minimum score requirements below:

English language proficiency level Test component PTE Academic Score
Functional Overall score 30
Vocational Listening 36
Reading 36
Writing 36
Speaking 36
Competent Listening 50
Reading 50
Writing 50
Speaking 50
Proficient (for points tested Skilled visas) Listening 65
Reading 65
Writing 65
Speaking 65
Superior (for points tested Skilled visas) Listening 79
Reading 79
Writing 79
Speaking 79

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