Characteristics of PTE Academic English Test

Compared with other English tests, the PTE Academic English test has very outstanding features.

First of all, the PTE Academic English test uses a computer-based test mode, which is open year-round. Candidates only need to register 48 hours in advance to apply, and within an average of 5 working days after the test, candidates can Receive your test scores.

Secondly, after candidates who take the PTE Academic English test receive their scores, they can send their scores to the schools they wish to apply for free as many times as they wish.

Third, the test lasts for 3 hours, including four parts: listening, speaking, reading and writing. All are scored by computer, which is objective and fair. Candidates will be asked to record a 30-second personal statement before the official exam. The personal statement will not be included in the official score, but will be sent to overseas applying institutions together with the transcript, which can help overseas institutions understand the applicant more intuitively. language status. Scores are valid for 2 years.

Like TOEFL and IELTS, the PTE Academic English test uses the European Union Language Common Reference Framework (CEFR) scoring standard. Candidates can log on to the PTE Academic English Test official website to learn about the score corresponding standards for the three types of tests. .