PTE: Pearson Test of English

Exam Details

Owner/Creator

Pearson PLC

Provider/Administrator

Pearson VUE

Official Website(s)

https://www.pearsonpte.com/

Exam Types

PTE Academic: work, immigration, and study in English-speaking countries, 2 years validity

PTE Academic UKVI: Securing visas for studying, working, or settling in the UK.

PTE Home A1/B1/B2: Meeting specific visa requirements for family or settlement purposes.

PTE General: For work and study mostly in non-English speaking European regions, forever valid

PTE Core: Accepted by IRCC for permanent residency

Structure

Speaking & Writing (54–67 min),
Reading (29–30 min),
Listening (30–43 min);

Total: ~2 hours

Format

Computer-based only (test centers and online for Academic)

Results Time

Most receive results within 1–2 days

Scoring System

10–90; based on AI scoring of grammar, pronunciation, fluency, comprehension

Certificate Format

Digital only via Pearson account (no paper certificate issued)

Certificate Validity

2 years for most purposes (some immigration authorities accept longer)

How to Verify Certificate

Institutions access scores directly via secure Pearson portals; candidates can share scores

Certificate Authenticity Features

Digital certificate with secure verification; unique Score Report Code used for validation

Academic Use

Widely accepted by universities in Australia, UK, USA, Canada, New Zealand, and many EU countries

Immigration Use

Approved for Australian visas (all streams), UK Home Office (UKVI), Canadian immigration (PTE Core), New Zealand, etc.

Available in Ukraine

YES, Kyiv

Available in Gulf Countries

YES, UAE, Qatar, Oman, Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait

Can Be a Test Center

YES

Center Requirements

https://www.pearsonvue.com/us/en/test-centers.html

Must meet Pearson VUE standards: secure lab environment, biometric ID systems, staff training

Docs & Photos Needed

Photos of facility and workstation setup, staff details, ID verification capabilities, internet reliability, business registration

Application Process

1. Apply via Pearson VUE test center application page;

2. Technical review, site inspection, and training required

Contact Info for Setup

https://www.pearsonvue.com/us/en/test-centers/become-a-test-center.html

General Emails

internationaleo@pearson.com - general help?