Computer-based test for non-native speakers.
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?
