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Pearson Test of English (PTE)

The Pearson Test of English (PTE) is one of the most internationally recognized exams that test your level of English and provide you the certificate you need to move or study abroad. It is an ideal exam if you are applying for a visa for Australia and New Zealand, or if you want to study abroad because many universities worldwide accept the PTE certificate as an indication of your level of English.

Understanding PTE scores

The exam assesses your skills in speaking, writing, listening and reading, and lasts three hours. You will get the results of your test after five working days with a score that can range from 10 to 90. You will receive a score for each of the three parts of the exam, as well as one general mark which is the average of the three parts. To give you an idea of how PTE scores compare to the CEFR level system, here is a table which indicates the ranges of scores that match A2-C2:

A2

B1

B2

C1

C2

A2

PTE score of 30-42

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