PTE

PTE Overview

At PB Immigration, our goal is to help students succeed in the Pearson Test of English (PTE). Our trainers provide high-quality PTE coaching tailored to each student’s needs. We design our curriculum and schedule to best suit our students. As a leading PTE coaching center, we assess each student’s strengths and weaknesses and create a personalized study plan.

 

The PTE, or Pearson Test of English, is a computer-based test that measures English language proficiency and has become increasingly popular around the globe. It utilizes AI technology to ensure precise and impartial scoring. The test evaluates a candidate’s abilities in reading, speaking, listening, and writing through a series of assessments crafted by leading English experts from around the world.

 

Although the PTE is a relatively new addition to the array of English language proficiency tests, it has proven to be a dependable option for evaluating a candidate’s skills. This is why PTE Academic scores are considered for admission by thousands of educational institutions in countries like the UK, the USA, and New Zealand.

 

PTE Academic is the biggest and most-valued computer-based English exam designed particularly for study and immigration purposes abroad. If one is thinking of getting academic admission or work visa in the UK or Australia to demonstrate English language skills, the PTE Academic score can be an effective option. PTE Academic is a three-hour online test session that evaluates listening, reading, writing, and speaking at the same time.

 

A person taking the PTE Academic test must visit a secure Pearson Test Centre that is the only location the test can be taken. Then, the test taker interacts with the testing software using a computer and headset to listen, read, and answer the questions.

 

PTE Academic is not conducted in a theoretical manner but rather evaluates the students on the basis of the real-life academic curriculum. The candidate listens to the passages from the lectures and visualizes the graphs and charts. The candidate’s audio tracks include a variety of accents such as British and American, as well as speakers who are not native English speakers and reflect the type of accents learners might meet in real life.

 

With the PTE, you can test whenever you want with only 24 hours of notice. complete the test in three hours and get your results Within 48 Hours.

Why Choose PB Immigration?

  • High Success Rate: Most of our students achieve top scores in the PTE.
  • Quality Teaching Aids: We use high-quality teaching materials.
  • Official Study Material: Our study resources are sourced directly from Pearson PTE.
  • Great Learning Environment: We offer a well-equipped and comfortable study space.
  • Supportive Staff: Our team is friendly and always ready to help.
  • Affordable Fees: We provide excellent value for money.
  • Regular Practice: We offer frequent tasks to help you tackle language challenges.
  • Frequent Mock Tests: We conduct regular practice tests to prepare you thoroughly.

Introduction (1–2 minutes)

Part 1: Speaking & Writing

  • Personal Introduction
  • Read Aloud
  • Repeat Sentence
  • Describe Image
  • Re-tell Lecture
  • Answer Short Question
  • Summarize Written Text (one sentence)
  • Summarize Written Text (paragraph)
  • Essay (20 minutes)

Part 2: Reading

  • Multiple Choice Questions (x2)
  • Re-order Paragraphs
  • Fill in the Blanks (x2)
  • Break: A ten-minute break is optional.

Part 3: Listening

  • Summarize Spoken Text
  • Multiple Choice Questions (x2)
  • Fill in the Blanks
  • Highlight the Correct Summary
  • Select Missing Word
  • Highlight Incorrect Words
  • Write from Dictation

Scoring

  • Overall Score: Scores are out of 90. A score of 65 is considered a good indicator of your English ability in academic settings. Detailed reports show your overall performance and skill levels.

  • Item Scoring: All PTE Academic items are scored by machines. Some items are scored based on correctness alone, while others are evaluated on correctness, form, and quality of response.

    • Formal Aspects: These include whether your response meets the required length and format.
    • Quality of Response: This includes skills like fluency and pronunciation.
  • Scoring Types:

    • Correct or Incorrect: Some items are scored as either correct (1 point) or incorrect (0 points).
    • Partial Credit: Other items may be scored as correct, partially correct, or incorrect. Correct responses get full points, partially correct responses receive some points, and incorrect responses get no points.

Note: The total time for each part of the test may vary as different versions of the test are balanced for length. No candidate will always get the maximum or minimum times listed.

PTE Academic provides an overall score reflecting your English proficiency.

Q. How old do I need to be to take the PTE Academic?

You need to be at least 16 years old. If you’re between 16 and 17, you must provide a signed parental consent form. If you are 18 or older, you do not need this consent.

Q. How many times can I take the PTE?

You can take the PTE as many times as you want.

Q. Do I need to choose institutions before taking the PTE test?

No, you don’t need to choose institutions beforehand. You can select which institutions to send your scores to after you receive your results.

Q. Why does PTE use an automated scoring system?

Research shows that automated scoring is more objective and accurate than human marking. The automated system is unbiased and evaluates only your language performance, without being influenced by factors like appearance or body language. This ensures your score reflects your true English ability, and institutions receiving your score can trust its accuracy.

Additional Information

    • Score Validity: 2 years
    • Test Fee: 15,900 INR
    • Score Reporting Time: Within 48 Hours
    • Test Format: Computer-based
    • Test Repetition Policy: You can book the next available test date.
    • Rescheduling Fee: 50% of the test fee
    • Registration Options: Register at the pb immigraton  office, by mail, online, or by telephone