PTE Academic Test: One-stop solution for smooth English test-taking experience

When it comes to higher education, it is better to leave no stone unturned to ensure a bright future. People often wish to move abroad to attain a better quality of education and improve their career prospects. To pursue a foreign education or immigrate to a country where English is the primary language of communication, an English language proficiency test is required.

"There are many tests in the market, however, Pearson’s PTE Academic Test offers several advantages over others. The test is the first entirely computer-based English language proficiency test accepted across the world. It evaluates the four skills of speaking, listening, reading, and writing," says Ipek Aydin, Head of PTE for the Middle East & North Africa.

Here are a few reasons to consider the PTE Academic Test:

PTE Academic is evaluated through a fool-proof AI-based system that eliminates human bias and generates fair results. The system is developed with the help of thousands of responses that are fed into the algorithm, allowing it to mimic human behaviour without bias. Answers are also rated against the Global Scale of English (GSE), giving candidates an accurate overview of their skills. Test takers’ scores rely only on their responses and nothing else.

Candidates can choose a test slot as per their convenience as little as 24 hours earlier than a test session, 365 days a year. The test has more than 380 test centres in over 100 countries to choose from. PTE Academic also declares its results in 48 hours making it easier for test-takers to make informed decisions about their future course of action.

Last year, Pearson launched PTE Academic Online, which allows test takers to take the test from a remote location such as at home or at the office. All that is required is a good internet connection, a computer with a webcam and a wired headset.

PTE Academic scores are widely accepted by over 3,000 academic institutions worldwide in countries such as Australia, the US, the UK, Canada and many more. Moreover, it is approved by governments in the UK, Australia, and New Zealand for all types of visas. Test-takers can send their scores to an unlimited number of organizations and universities without any additional fees.

Practice is the key to scoring well in any exam and the PTE Academic is no exception. There are no better tools to use than the ones provided by the test-makers themselves. The team provides a range of preparation options including Scored Practice Tests, PTE Academic Question Banks with sample answers for the Speaking and Writing parts of the exam, the Official Guide to PTE Academic, offering access to in-depth information and practical advice on each part of the exam and the PTE Academic English Booster, which sharpens test-takers English skills with lots of practice activities.

"With the level of freedom and resources PTE Academic provides, its test-takers can unlock a wider gateway of opportunities, allowing them a brighter possibility to broaden their horizons and to have the confidence to be themselves in English," says Aydin.