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FAQs

Yes, if you are 18 years and above
PTE test is an English test used to measure English proficiency for Migration and University entry requirements
No you don’t need any specific computer skills. Basic computer knowledge is sufficient
You can take PTE Academic as many times as you like. You must wait to receive your scores before you can book your next test
Please ensure your name on your ID matches your PTE-A registration name, otherwise you may not be permitted to enter the exam. If you don’t have a Pearson account: Go to http://pearsonpte.com/book-now/ read all the information on the page. In order to book your PTE Academic test, you will need to complete the following:
  1. Click ‘Sign in Now’ & enter your details. Once you have successfully logged in, click ‘PTE-A: Pearson Test of English Academic’ under Exam Catalogue.
  2. Select ‘Schedule Exams’ on the right hand side.
  3. Provide answers to all the required questions then click ‘Next’
  4. Select your desired location and click ‘Next’. Search for available dates and times.
  5. Once you have confirmed your location, date & time you will be asked to review your booking information and proceed to checkout.
  6. Confirm all the details and make full payment to secure your booking.
  7. Once you have completed your booking you will receive an email confirmation. The email will contain details on test center location, directions of how to get there and a few points to remember on the test day.
With your credit card. You can use a card that is registered in a different name (e.g. a parent’s credit card.)
Enter your given name into the family name field. Enter a period/full stop (.) in the given name field.
Enter as much of your name as you can. Then contact us so we know there will be a difference between the name you register with and the name on your ID.
You will not be allowed to take the test and you will lose your test fee
At least 30 minutes before the start of your test. This gives you plenty of time to check in and pass security.
Show your passport when arriving at the test center.
The officer in charge will check the ID you bring with you. He will also take your photo, a palm vein scan and a digital signature
Raise your hand and tell the test administrator. They will do whatever they can to help and will ensure the problem is recorded and reported. Make sure you tell the test administrator about any problems you feel affect your ability to complete the test. Without their record of the problem, it is very hard for them to trace these issues later on.
Raise your hand and tell the test administrator. They will ask you to complete a form. This will then be sent to Pearson so they can investigate. Alternatively, contact your local customer service team within 14 days of the test.
Raise your hand and explain your situation to the test administrator. They will advise further.
Yes. Raise your hand and ask the test administrator for permission to leave
Each section of the test is individually time. You will see a timer on the top right corner of the screen counting down the remaining time.
Yes. You are not allowed to make notes until the test has started. You can use the note pad given by center
You can correct multiple-choice responses (click again to deselect your answer) and typed responses (use the cut, copy and paste options) However, you must correct mistakes before moving on to the next item. You cannot re-record any spoken responses. The microphone will switch off automatically if you are silent for more than 3 seconds during an answer.
You can see your scores once you have signed in to your Pearson Vue account at www.pearsonvue.com/pte Click ‘View Score Report’ to see your scores for each test
You can do this once you have signed into your account.
  1. Click Send Scores next to the relevant test.
  2. Search for the institution you want to send your score to. You can send up to seven at once.
  3. Click Next to see a summary
  4. Click Next, then hit Confirm Order to send your scores.
You can send your scores to unlimited number of institutions free of charge.
Check your junk or spam email folder. The email may be there already
After you have assigned a score to an institution through your account, it takes up to 48 hours before the institution can view your score