PTE Full Form – Pearson Tests of English
PTE Academic is an English language test for international study and immigration.
The PTE exam has two categories:
PTE Academic is a fully computerized, online English language test for international education and immigration purposes. This test is powered by AI technology and unlike the conventional grading system, the PTE grading is completely objective and free from human biases.
There are two categories under the PTE Academic exam:
PTEAcademic assesses the candidates’ skills in speaking, listening, reading and writing. The entire duration of the test lasts up to 3 hours. This test is accepted by over a thousand universities around the globe, including Harvard Business School, INSEAD and Yale. In Australia and New Zealand, PTE Academic is accepted even for visa purposes.
The PTE Academic UKVI is specific to the UK. This is a Secure English Language Test (SELT) to be eligible for UK visas. Anyone who wishes to work, study or live in the UK can take up this test.
There are two methods to prepare for the PTE: self-study and attending coaching programmes.
1. If money is an issue, self-study is a preferable alternative. However, keep in mind that in order to study independently, you must have access to the most up-to-date preparation suggestions for each portion of the PTE exam.
2. Coaching classes, on the other hand, are an excellent alternative if you don’t have enough time and require expert supervision for test preparation. Your time will be better handled because attending lessons on a regular basis will become part of your habit.