Global leader in computer-based testing for certification and licensure exams.
Exam Details
- Owner/Creator
- Pearson PLC
- Provider/Administrator
- Pearson VUE
- Official Website(s)
- https://www.pearsonvue.com/
- Exam Types
- PTE Academic, PTE Core, PTE Home (UKVI)
GMAT
NCLEX
Cisco, CompTIA, Microsoft certifications, etc. - Structure
- Depends on the exam being delivered through Pearson VUE
- Format
- Computer-based at authorized Pearson VUE test centers or online via OnVUE (remote proctoring)
- Results Time
- Varies by exam (e.g., PTE Academic: typically within 48 hours; GMAT: unofficial immediately, official in days)
- Scoring System
- Varies by exam – some are numeric (e.g., GMAT, PTE), others pass/fail
- Certificate Format
- Issued by respective exam owners (Pearson does not issue certificates itself)
- Certificate Validity
- Varies by exam (e.g., PTE: 2 years; GMAT: 5 years)
- How to Verify Certificate
- Through the exam owner’s verification platform (e.g., PTE, GMAT websites)
- Certificate Authenticity Features
- Managed by the respective exam owner; Pearson ensures secure delivery
- Academic Use
- YES – for tests like PTE Academic, GMAT
- Immigration Use
- YES – for PTE Academic UKVI, PTE Core (Canada PR), etc.
- Available in Ukraine
- YES
- Available in Gulf Countries
- YES, UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Oman, Bahrain
- Can Be a Test Center
- YES
- Center Requirements
- https://www.pearsonvue.com/us/en/test-centers/become-a-test-center.html
Must meet strict Pearson VUE requirements: secured testing area, computer lab setup, surveillance equipment, certified administrators - Docs & Photos Needed
- Center floor plan, photos of rooms, technical specs, security plan, staff details
- Application Process
- 1. Apply through website https://www.pearsonvue.com/us/en/test-centers/become-a-test-center/test-center-application.html
2. Recieve confirmation from noreply@jotform.com
3. Fill out the form like this
4. Recieve confirmation from noreply@jotform.com
5. Order the ESP equipment, install programs with the technican's help
6. Set up payment method (wire or cheque)
7. Create account in Pearson, go through Adobe Learning courses
8. Do a trial exam (for the Admin)
9. Pre-Activation Call Case in ServiceDirect through Connect - Contact Info for Setup
- https://www.pearsonvue.com/us/en/test-centers/become-a-test-center/contact-channel-sales.html
- General Emails
- EMEAEventSourcing@pearson.com - events, Nicole?
emeachannelcare@pearson.com - EMEA Channel Cares Team
pvtcamericaschannelcare@pearson.com - Americas Channel Cares Team
pvtcapacchannelcare@pearson.com - Asia-Pacific Channel Cares Team
pvuecopyright@pearson.com - connected to any questions about use of materials
cqemea@pearson.com - quality assurance, +44 20 3564 6415 & Option #5
pvemeafinance@pearson.com - finance team for centers, usually sends encrypted messages
PVSupportDesk@pearson.com - Helpdesk
pearsonvuecustomersupport@services.pearson.com - customer support - Personal Emails
- Rebecca.Jones@PEARSON.COM - Rebecca Jones, Channel Sales Regional Manager
DACH, France, Italy, EE, Ukraine & CIS, Africa (BI, BJ, BF, CD, CF, CI, CM, DJ, GA, KM, MG, ML, NE, RW, SN, TD, TG) - No-Reply Emails
- pv.testctr.announcement@e.pearson.com - announcements for test center
noreply@jotform.com - confirmation for application
PearsonVUEConfirmation@pearson.com - confirming exam orders
PVUKVSS@Pearson.com - confirmations about support cases
pearsonvue@learn.pearson.com - ads
