PTE Core
What is PTE Core?
PTE Core, or PTE Academic, is the most widely recognized version of the Pearson Test of English. It is designed to assess the English language proficiency of non-native English speakers, particularly those who want to study, work, or migrate to English-speaking countries like Australia, New Zealand, the UK, Canada, and the USA. The test evaluates four main language skills: Speaking, Writing, Reading, and Listening, using real-world English in academic and workplace contexts.
Why Choose PTE Core?
Widely Accepted: PTE Core is accepted by thousands of universities, colleges, and governments worldwide.
Fast Results: Test results are typically available within 1-2 business days.
Automated Scoring: The test uses AI-based scoring, ensuring that results are objective and free from human bias.
Flexible Test Dates: Available year-round at numerous test centers globally.
Digital-First Test: The test is fully computer-based, ideal for those comfortable with technology.
PTE Core Test Structure
The PTE Core test has three main parts, designed to assess all four language skills.
1. Speaking & Writing (54-67 minutes)
This part tests your ability to communicate in English verbally and in writing.
Personal Introduction: A short, unscored introduction that will be shared with institutions receiving your score.
Read Aloud: You’ll read a text displayed on the screen.
Repeat Sentence: You’ll listen to a sentence and repeat it exactly.
Describe Image: Describe an image displayed on the screen.
Re-tell Lecture: Summarize spoken content from a lecture or presentation.
Answer Short Question: Answer general knowledge questions based on what you hear.
Essay (20 minutes): Write an essay (200-300 words) on a given topic.
Summarize Written Text: Summarize a written passage into one sentence.
2. Reading (29-30 minutes)
This section tests your reading comprehension and ability to interpret academic texts.
Multiple-choice (Single Answer): Choose one correct answer from multiple options based on the passage.
Multiple-choice (Multiple Answers): Choose more than one correct answer based on the passage.
Re-order Paragraphs: Re-arrange sentences to form a coherent text.
Fill in the Blanks: Complete a text by selecting the correct word from a list.
3. Listening (30-43 minutes)
This part assesses your ability to understand spoken English in academic contexts.
Summarize Spoken Text: Write a summary of the content from an audio clip.
Multiple-choice (Single Answer): Choose the correct answer based on an audio clip.
Multiple-choice (Multiple Answers): Choose more than one correct answer from options based on the audio.
Fill in the Blanks: Fill in missing words in a transcription of an audio recording.
Highlight Correct Summary: Select the best summary of an audio recording.
Select Missing Word: Choose the correct word or phrase to complete an audio clip.
Highlight Incorrect Words: Identify errors in the transcript of an audio clip.
Write from Dictation: Type out exactly what you hear in an audio clip.