What is PTE & Why is it Important
If you want to study abroad but cannot clear the IELTS exam, then the PTE exam is the right choice. Person Test of English tests the capability to speak, write, understand, and read English of an individual. And it is easier than the IELTS exam because of its structure and modules. A candidate can score well in PTE only if he/she practices under right guidance and study from right material.
PTE is a computer-based test for non-native English speakers to test their English language. Several accents and writing styles are accepted in the IELTS exam to minimize being partial.
Person Test of English is available only in academics I India.
Modules of Person Test of English
There are three modules in PTE as compared to IELTS:
1. Speaking & Writing:
Speaking and writing sections are compromised in one module; this section is one hour long and includes giving an introduction, repeating sentences, describing images, answering questions, and writing an essay.
2. Reading:
The reading section is 30 minutes long; it includes reading and writing answers of fill-in-the-blanks and multiple choice and re-ordering paragraphs.
3. Listening:
The Listening section is 45 minutes long; it includes summarizing multiple-choice and fill-in-the-blanks, highlighting correct summaries, selecting missing words, and writing from dictation.
PTE young learner test
It is also available for children of age groups between 7 – 12; it is a PTE young learner test. PTE young learner test is more facile than PTE academics; it focuses on being fun and motivating for children.
There are four levels in PTE: First words, Springboard, Quick march, and breakthrough.
The first word is the highest level of the PTE young learner test.
The breakthrough is the last level of the PTE young learner test.
The lower levels test the ability of a child to understand and use English language structure.
The higher levels test the ability of a child to understand and use English language while communicating.
PTE Applicability in Countries
PTE is acceptable in countries given below:
- USA
- UK
- France
- Germany
- Australia
- New Zealand
- Canada
- Saudi Arabia
- UAE
- Netherlands
- Poland
- Spain
- Sweden
- Denmark
- Croatia
How is PTE different from IELTS?
The reason why Person Test of English is easier than IELTS is given below:
Person Test of English (PTE) | IELTS |
Person Test of English is a computer-based test. | IELTS is both a computer and paper-based test. |
Knowing the English language entirely is not required; knowing the tips and tricks can help to clear the PTE exam. | If you want to clear the IELTS exam, you need to be excellent in understanding and applying the English language. |
PTE is acceptable in limited countries. | IELTS is applicable in every country. |
There is only one type of Person Test of English exam available i.e. academic. | Two types of IELTS exams available i.e. academic and general. |
Three modules in Person Test of English. | There are four modules in IELTS. |
Steps to share PTE academics result with universities
Their are Steps to share for PTE academics result with universities are given below:
- Go to official website of Person Test of English personpte.com.
- Then Click on ‘View Result’ available on top of the menu.
- Click on ‘share score’ available on screen.
- Type the name of university or college in search dialog box the click on ‘search’.
- Search result will be available depending on your search option.
- Click on your desired university after it appears on screen.
- And Click on ‘next’ to confirm and share your score.
Steps to check PTE result?
Follow these Steps to check your Person Test of English result are given below:
- Go to official website of PTE personpte.com.
- Click on ‘View Result’ available on top of the menu.
- You need to login your account to check your result, if you don’t have an account click on ’create’, while creating an account you need to provide necessary details.
- After that you need to provide PTE identification number and other necessary details to get your result.
And After this your result will be displayed, your result can also be downloaded or printed by clicking on that particular option.
How is Person Test of English score calculated?
The overall score calculation depends upon two factors that are:
- Communication skill
- Enabling skill
Communication Skill:
Communication skills focus on listening, speaking, reading and writing modules, the score range for communication skill is 10 – 90.
Enabling Skill:
Enabling skill focus on grammar, spelling, pronunciation, vocabulary, oral fluency and written discourse, the score range for enabling skill is 10 – 90.
For overall PTE calculation by adding all the scores of enabling skills then dividing them by 6, this will be further added in the scores of all communication skills and then divided by 4; this average is taken as overall score of PTE.
How PTE exam is conducted in India?
PTE exam is divided in 3 sections given below:
- Speaking and Writing
- Reading
- Listening
PTE exam consist of 20 different types of questions which tests the speaking, writing, reading and listening skills of candidate.
Speaking and Writing: this section is 54 – 67 minutes long.
Reading: this section is 29 – 30 minutes long.
Listening: this section is 30 – 43 minutes long.
General FAQs of PTE
1. What is the full form of PTE?
The full form of PTE is Person Test of English.
2. How is Person Test of English different from IELTS?
IELTS offers a choice between paper and computer-based test to the user, and Person Test of English is a computer-based exam.
3. Why is Person Test of English required?
The Person Test of English tests the capability to speak, write, understand, and read English of an individual. Person Test of English is required for visa and immigration application.
4. Why is PTE easier than IELTS?
PTE is easier because than IELTS because PTE is 2hours long and IELTS is 2 hours 45 minutes long; the structure of PTE is simpler than that of IELTS; PTE is divided in three modules and IELTS is divided in 4 modules.
5. What is the passing score for Person Test of English?
There is no such passing score in PTE; however, a scorecard is introduced for the PTE exam score given below:
PTE Score | CEFR Level | English Proficiency Level |
85-90 | C2 | Expert |
76-84 | C1 | Advanced |
59-75 | B2 | Upper-Intermediate |
43-58 | B1 | Intermediate |
30-42 | A2 | Elementary |
10-29 | A1 | Beginner |
On the basis of this scorecard the visa is accepted or rejected for a particular country.
6. How to describe an image in Person Test of English?
Before describing the image there are some points that you must keep in mind:
- Be familiar with image describing task.
- Image describing task is 40 seconds long.
- The image that is presented can be a graph, chart, map, process diagram, or picture
- Practice describing image task regularly, be familiar with different types of images and use timer while practicing.
- Develop a strategy to perform this task.
- Expand your vocabulary to describe trends
- Stay calm and focused; speak clearly and confidently and speak with correct pronunciation.
Tips to follow to describe an image is given below:
- Start by briefly introducing what is image type and its major details.
- Then highlight the main factors and trends shown in image; for chart and graph highlight the highest and lowest point of graph; for picture and graph highlight its elements; for map highlight the continent of map.
End with a quick summary or conclusion of image.
7. What is the fee of Person Test of English?
The fee of Person Test of English academic India is RS. 14,406.00 with GST 18%, so total fee of PTE academic is 17,000.00. Fee for PTE Home exam is 14,435.00.
8. How to book PTE exam?
Steps to book PtE exam are given below:
- Go to official website of PTE personpte.com.
- Click on ‘book a test’.
- A search bar will appear on the screen.
- And then Select the particular country you want to apply in ‘Where you want to apply’.
- Select the reason for which you want apply in ‘what do you want to do’
- Click on ‘check availability & book’ to book exam slot.
9. How to apply for Person Test of English exam re-checking?
If you are not satisfied with your result you can apply for re-checking, however there are some points that you need to keep in mind before applying for re-checking:
- Person Test of English re-checking is only applicable for speaking and writing module.
- It is not guarantied that after re-checking score will be increased because PTE is a computer-based test and after applying for re-checking it will only check the possible errors in written and spoken answers.
- In India re-checking cost for RS. 4,133 and if the score is not increased the fee for re-checking will not be refunded.
10. What is Person Test of English eligibility?
There is no specific age limit to apply for PTE academics but it is advised that the minimum age of candidate should be 18. The candidate of age 16 – 18 need to provide parental consent.
For PTE young learner test the age limit is 7 – 12.