PTE is an another test to check the test taker’s English language ability in 4 sections i.e., Speaking, Writing, Listening and Reading that is decided by scores for various colleges of the UK and USA. Furthermore, it is of two sections i.e., written paper and spoken test achieved with pte coaching in gurgaon. It is related to Pearson Enterprises that is supported by Graduate Management Admission Council and the best part is the result is available in just 5 working days. There will be 71 questions in the PTE Academic with 4 sections mentioned above.
| PTE Academic | IELTS | TOEFL IBT | |
| Full Form | Pearson Test of English | International English Language Testing System | Test of English as Foreign Language (Internet based) |
| Endorsed By | Graduate Management Admission Council | British Coucil, IDP | ETS |
| Cost (U50) | 160 | 170 | 190 |
| Cost (INR) | 11300 | 12500 | 11900 |
| Test Dates | 6 days a week | Once a week | Once a week |
| Score Availability | Within 5 business days | After 13 calendar days | Within 2 weeks |
| Validity | 2 years | 2 years | 2 years |
| Versions | 2 versions: PTE Academic and PTE General | 2 versions: Academic module and General Training Module | 2 formats : Internet based (IBT) Person based (PBT) |
| Test Centres | Around 200 test centres in 50 countries | More than 500 test centres in 135 countries | 4500 test centres in 165 countries |
| Academic reach | Recognized by more than 1800 programs in 719 institutions including INSEAD and Harvard. | Accepted by 6000+ institutions in 135 countries | Accepted in 130 countries by 9000 instituitions |
| Immigration purpose | Australia only | Australia, Canada, New Australia only Zealand and the UK | Australia only |
| Re-taking test | After 5 days of previous appointment | No minimum time-frame | Not in same month |
| Re-taking test | After 5 days of previous appointment | No minimum time-frame | Not in same month |
| Test Format | Computer based | Paper-Pen assessment face to face speaking test | Computer based |
| Modules | Speaking, Writing, Listening and Reading | Speaking, Writing, Listening and Reading | Speaking, Writing, Listening and Reading |
| Questions | 71 | 85 | 75-100 |
| Total Time | 3 hours | 2 hours 45 minutes | 4 hours and 30 minutes |
| Speaking section | Time: 30 minutes Time: 11-14 minutes Total Tasks: 5 Total Tasks: 3 Total Questions: 30-33 There is 30-60 seconds of Read aloud sentences; planning allowed between each part; Repeat Sentence; Retell Lecture; Introduction and interview Answer the question; Long turn talk Describe image or graph Discussion with examiner | Time: 11-14 minutes Total Tasks: 5 Total Tasks: 3 Total Questions: 30-33 There is 30-60 seconds of Read aloud sentences; planning allowed between each part; Repeat Sentence; Retell Lecture; Introduction and interview Answer the question; Long turn talk Describe image or graph Discussion with examiner | Time: 20 minutes Total Tasks; 5 Express an opinion on a familiar topic; speak based on reading and listening tasks. |
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