A single computer-based test
Show your skills in just one test, at one of our secure, global test centers.
YOUR ENGLISH TESTING JOURNEY STARTS HERE
PTE. Faster, fairer,
simpler.
English tests without the stress. Accepted worldwide for study, work or life abroad.
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WHY CONSIDER PTE?
One test. Fair scoring. Fast results.
Results in 48 hours
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Less bias
A unique mix of AI scoring and human expertise helps keep scores fair.
EXPLORE YOUR OPTIONS
Accepted around the world
PTE tests are recognized by the UK, Australian, Canadian and New Zealand governments for work and migration visas, as well as by over 4,000 institutions worldwide, including Ivy League and Russell Group universities.
FOR STUDY AND MIGRATION
PTE Academic
A four-skills academic English test. For global university study, visa applications to Australia and New Zealand, and professional registration globally.
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FOR CANADIAN VISAS
PTE Core
A four-skills general test, recognized by the Canadian government for immigration and citizenship visas.
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FOR UK SELT VISAS
PTE Academic UKVI
A four-skills test, suitable for most UK SELT work visa applications and UK non-degree study routes.
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FOR UK SELT VISAS
PTE Home
Two-skills English tests at A1, A2 and B1 level for UK migration and family visa applications.
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PREPARE WITH CONFIDENCE
Official PTE practice to help you feel ready on test day.
- Access free and premium practice tools, including expert-designed content and realistic mock exams, to build skills and prepare step by step.
STUDENT EXPERIENCES
Every journey starts with a goal.
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PTE Academic opened the door to my dream university in Australia. The fast turnaround on results meant I never missed an application deadline — I cannot recommend it highly enough.
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Alex RashidMonil, India
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Speaking into a computer rather than to an examiner let me stay calm and focused throughout the test. For me, PTE captured my real spoken English far more honestly than any interview ever could.
SD
Sam DeizVan, Singapore
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As a mature student returning to study after years away, I was nervous about sitting an English test. PTE felt fair, the timing was clear, and the unbiased scoring gave me a result I truly trusted.
MR
Morgan RamirezSan Diego, Brazil
Test dates and locations to suit you
With 500+ test centers around the world and frequent test dates, it is simple to find a test booking that suits you. Book as little as 24 hours in advance.
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Scoring you can trust
We combine industry-leading AI scoring with human oversight, so every response is checked and every result is accurate. Technology removes bias; people add judgment.
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YOUR NEXT STEP STARTS HERE
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