PTE Exam Overview

• You will find it beneficial to get a few reasons why you should take the PTE exam. Apart from the fact that it is a popular exam accepted by several universities abroad, there are a couple of other reasons you should consider attempting PTE. We have given some key points of the exam below for your reference.
  A One-of-a-Kind Speaking Exam Format: Almost all English entrance exams contain a Speaking section where examiners interact with applicants directly for testing and scoring. The PTE Speaking part is administered by recording the student's voice, who is expected to provide information depending on the questions in the PTE Speaking segment.
• Acceptance of the PTE outcome: The PTE Exam score has been accepted by approximately 6000 organisations since its initiation in 2009. When applying for visas with the government and border agencies, the PTE score also is valid. The possibility for PTE exam takers grows as the number of organisations or institutes that recognise PTE scores grows.

Given below are a few reasons why you should take the PTE exam from Sri Lanka. It will be beneficial to get a list of these.

1. Unlimited score submission.
2. Accepted by professional associations in top universities.
3. Highly flexible.
4. Fast results.
5. Accepted for visas.
6. Real-life language.
7. Fair and secure.

PTE Academic is an English language exam for international study and immigration.

The PTE exam is divided into three sections
1. PTE Academic
2. PTE Home
3. PTE Young Learners

PTE Academic is an English exam you may take to establish your English proficiency while applying for a visa. All institutions, professional groups, and state government offices recognise PTE Academic. PTE Academic can assist you in achieving your objectives faster by providing score reports in as little as five business days. This exam may be conducted at any period of time during the year, based on the convenience and availability of the test taker. This exam assesses the candidate's reading, writing, speaking, and listening abilities. The exam is given on a computer in a secure testing centre. The grades or scores acquired by the student have a two-year validity period.

The PTE General exam is conducted to reward brilliant achievements in English language learning; and is not an English proficiency test. PTE's official website has a list of possible dates when the General test will be conducted. This exam has two parts: a written paper and a spoken test, similar to an interview, in which both sections measure the test taker's reading, writing, speaking and listening abilities in a more realistic manner. The exam format includes six distinct competence levels that are used to assess and approve the test taker's general English language ability. 

This test is aimed at youngsters aged 6 to 13. It contains activities such as narrative writing, picture matching, group speaking, and a board game, among others. It's a fun quiz. 

• PTE Academic is a computer-based test. From an exam through grading, everything is handled by a computer system that has been meticulously constructed.
• The Graduate Management Admission Council (GMAC) endorses it.
• Pearson Language Tests introduced PTE Academic in 2009.
• The test is graded on a scale of 10 to 90 (Global Scale Of English), divided into three sections: Speaking & Writing, Reading, and Listening.
• The Speaking and Writing Section lasts between 54 and 67 minutes.
• The reading section lasts between 29 and 30 minutes.
• The listening section lasts 30 to 43 minutes.
• In addition to these three sections, enabling skills scores for grammar, oral fluency, pronunciation, spelling, vocabulary, and written discourse are available.
• PTE in Sri Lanka costs USD 167.
• The results will be available within five days of taking the test.
• The PTE Academic Scorecard is valid for two years following the exam date.

As mentioned previously, PTE is better known for its quick delivery of test results. Scores are delivered as quickly as possible. The PTE exam is noted for delivering scores within five business days of the testing date. 

The PTE exam fee in Sri Lanka is USD 167.

• If a candidate is unable to take up the examination on the scheduled date, they are eligible for a full refund if they cancel the test 14 calendar days or more before their test date.
• If the candidate cancels their registration 8-13 calendar days before the actual test date, they will receive 50% of the fee. 
• No refunds will be provided to those candidates who cancel their test registration less than seven calendar days or less before the exam.

• Open the website - www.pearsonpte.com 
• Log in to the My PTE account.
• Click on the Reschedule or Cancel option.

Both IELTS and PTE are considered to be of the same difficulty level. The PTE exam can be taken only online, but the IELTS exam can be taken online and offline. We have given a few differences between the two tests so that you can take a wise decision.

We hope to have included all details you need to know in order to get an overview of the PTE exam. You can read our blogs further to get detailed information on the exam registration process, fees, syllabus, and much more. You can also reach out to our counsellors to get all your questions answered.

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