What does pte mean?

What is the full name of PTE? Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic for short) is a new generation of international English proficiency test initiated by Pearson Group, the parent company of the Financial Times, and GMAC, the GMAT development agency. It was launched in 2009.

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PTE is an English test for studying abroad or immigrating. Like IELTS and TOEFL, it is accepted by many educational institutions and governments and can be used to prove one's English ability. PTE is a machine test, and finally it is graded by the computer. Examination results are valid for two years from the date of examination.

You can register for the PTE exam directly in official website (registration fee is $275). PTE officially supports the establishment of vouchers. If you buy vouchers to reserve seats in the examination room, you can save $27.5. In other words, direct credit card payment costs 275 USD, and voucher payment only costs 247.5 USD (RMB 1600).

The scoring mechanism of PTE is cross scoring system. We all know that IELTS TOEFL is a single subject. For example, it is said that it is a test, and writing is a test. But PTE, on the other hand, may affect different projects at the same time.

For example, the repeated sentences in the oral exam test both oral English and listening, fluency and pronunciation. Answering short questions is also a test of listening, speaking and vocabulary ability. The final scores of listening, speaking, reading and writing will be determined by six points.