Most Popular · Accepted Worldwide.
Pearson's flagship computer-based English test for non-native speakers applying to universities and colleges around the world. All four skills in a single ~2 hour 15 minute sitting, AI-scored, with results typically in 48 hours.
Quick facts
- Duration
- ~2 hr 15 min
- Results
- ~48 hours
- Format
- Computer-based
- Score range
- 10 – 90
What is PTE Academic?
PTE Academic is Pearson's flagship computer-based English language test, designed for non-native English speakers who want to study at universities and colleges around the world. It tests real-life academic English across four skills — Speaking, Writing, Reading, and Listening — all in a single sitting of approximately 2 hours 15 minutes. Results are delivered by AI scoring, typically within 48 hours of completing the test.
Recognised for
- University and college admissions globally
- Accepted by 3,000+ institutions including Harvard Business School, Yale, Stanford, Oxford
- Australian and New Zealand study and migration visas
- US nursing programme applications
- Canadian study permits
- UK university admissions at degree level and above (at HEIs)
Globally recognised
Accepted by thousands of universities, governments, and professional bodies worldwide.
Who should take PTE Academic?
Built for ambitious people with a clear next step.
University applicants
Undergraduate, postgraduate or doctoral applicants to programmes abroad.
Professionals
Seeking academic credentials or continuing education overseas.
Study-bound candidates
Anyone needing English proof for study in AU, CA, US, NZ, UK (HEI) and beyond.
Migration & visa applicants
Used for AU/NZ study & migration visas and other accepted visa categories.
Test structure
A single ~2 hour 15 minute computer-based session — Speaking & Writing, Reading and Listening — with no scheduled break and 22 question types (updated August 2025).
Speaking & Writing
Integrated speaking and writing tasks, AI-scored, with human evaluation added on certain tasks from August 2025.
- Read Aloud
- Repeat Sentence
- Describe Image
- Re-tell Lecture
- Answer Short Question
- Respond to a Situation (Aug 2025)
- Summarise Group Discussion (Aug 2025)
- Summarise Written Text
- Write Essay
Reading
Academic-level reading comprehension under timed conditions.
- Fill in the Blanks
- Multiple Choice (single & multiple answers)
- Re-order Paragraphs
- Reading & Writing Fill in the Blanks
Listening
Audio-based comprehension of academic English.
- Summarise Spoken Text
- Multiple Choice
- Fill in the Blanks
- Highlight Correct Summary
- Select Missing Word
- Highlight Incorrect Words
- Write from Dictation
Why choose PTE Academic?
Globally accepted
Recognised by 3,000+ universities including Harvard, Yale, Oxford and Stanford.
Fast results
Scores typically in 48 hours — sometimes the same day.
AI-driven fairness
Consistent scoring across centres, with human evaluation on select tasks (Aug 2025).
One sitting, all skills
Speaking, writing, reading and listening in a single ~2 hr 15 min session.
GSE 10–90 reporting
Scores on the Global Scale of English with separate skill scores plus an overall score.
No pass/fail
Institutions set their own minimum requirements — most ask for 50–65; top-tier 75+.
How to register
A frictionless path from registration to test day — and every registration includes a FREE Crash Course Tutorial.
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Confirm PTE Academic is right for you
Verify your university or visa route accepts PTE Academic. For UK visa-specific routes, see PTE Academic UKVI.
Step 1Verify your university or visa route accepts PTE Academic. For UK visa-specific routes, see PTE Academic UKVI.
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Register with PTE Club
Purchase your Complete PTE Academic Registration securely in NGN. Includes a FREE Crash Course Tutorial.
Step 2Purchase your Complete PTE Academic Registration securely in NGN. Includes a FREE Crash Course Tutorial.
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Book your test centre slot
Our team books your preferred date at a Pearson centre in Lagos, Abuja or Port Harcourt.
Step 3Our team books your preferred date at a Pearson centre in Lagos, Abuja or Port Harcourt.
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Train with PTE Club
Boost your score with expert-led prep, mock tests and 1:1 coaching.
Step 4Boost your score with expert-led prep, mock tests and 1:1 coaching.
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Sit your exam & receive results
Complete the ~2 hr 15 min test. Score report typically delivered within 48 hours.
Step 5Complete the ~2 hr 15 min test. Score report typically delivered within 48 hours.
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Built around your target score.
Buy your PTE Academic voucher in Nigeria
Pay in Naira from ₦250,000 — includes free crash course and full booking support.
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