PTE Academic: Quick Facts

What is PTE Academic?

A computer-based academic English language test designed to measure the listening, reading,
speaking and writing skills of test takers who are non-native speakers of English.

Why take PTE Academic?

Fast score delivery - typically within five business days

Flexible test dates and late booking
Test centers worldwide
Accepted by universities and colleges globally
Approved for student visas for the UK and Australia
A single three-hour test session

How do I register for a test?

Register online by visiting www.pearsonpte.com/register

or by calling customer services on the number below.

What score will I need?

PTE Academic scores range from 10-90.

Check with the institution you are applying to for PTE Academic entry scores.

Where can I take the test?

PTE Academic has test centers worldwide, to find a test center and check real-time seat
availability visit www.pearsonvue.com/pte/sa.

How can I prepare for the test?

Visit www.pearsonpte.com/prepare to take a free practice test and access a range of

resources to help you prepare for the test.
We recommend that you view our free online tutorial at www.pearsonpte.com/tutorial.

How do I check my scores?

You will receive an email from Pearson when your results are available.

How will the universities check my scores?

You must send your score to the institution you have applied to and relevant immigration
authority through your Pearson account.
To do this, sign into your account, select your PTE Academic score and click on Send Scores.

Contact us (bookings and queries)

Europe (inc UK), Middle East and Africa
Office Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. UK Time; closed on local holidays.
Telephone (Toll): +44 161 855 7431
Email: pte-acustomersupportemea@pearson.com

North and South America

Office Hours: MondayFriday, 7:00 a.m.7:00 p.m. CT; closed on local holidays.
Telephone: United States / Canada 1-800-901-0229; other countries (Toll) +1-952-681-3872
Email: pte-acustomersupportamericas@pearson.com
East Asia, South Asia, South East Asia, Australia and New Zealand
Office Hours: Monday-Friday, 4:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. MST; closed on local holidays.
Telephone (Toll): +603-8314-9652; India (Toll Free): 000800-440-2020
Email: pte-acustomersupportapac@pearson.com