PTE (Pearson Test of English) is an English language proficiency computer-based test used for Study abroad and immigration conducted by Pearson in association with JnS Education in Pakistan.
PTE Academic is accepted by thousands of universities worldwide, including prestigious institutions such as Harvard Business School, INSEAD and Yale. PTE Academic is also accepted for visa purposes by the Australian and New Zealand governments.
PTE Test Highlights
Exam Name |
Pearson Test of English |
Official Website |
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Conducting Body |
Pearson PCL group |
Test Center in Pakistan |
Peach Testing Center (JnS Education) |
Exam Mode |
Computer-Based |
Exam Duration |
3 Hours |
Name of Sections |
Speaking & Writing, Reading, and Listening |
Score Range |
10-90 Points |
Why Choose PTE?
PTE Test offers more facilities than other English Language Testing. Given below are the details for the same.
AI Scoring:
It means that there will be an algorithm which will work to calculate the scores. No human checking will be done.
Unbiased Scoring:
Since the responses are graded by AI against thousands of previous responses, the scoring will be specific to the candidate’s performance only.
Fast Result:
The results are available within 5 days from the day of the test. However, on average the results are available within 48 hours.
Wide Acceptance and Recognition:
PTE scores are accepted globally for thousands of academic programs. Candidates can send their scores to as many organization as they want free of cost.
PTE Test Dates & availability
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PTE Test is available every day from Monday to Friday throughout the year.
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Two Test Slots are available each day
- Morning Slot : 9:30am – 12:30pm
- Afternoon Slot : 1:00pm – 4:00pm
Days |
Timinings |
Timinings |
Monday |
9:30 |
1:00 |
Tuseday |
9:30 |
1:00 |
Wednesday |
9:30 |
1:00 |
Thursday |
9:30 |
1:00 |
Friday |
9:30 |
1:00 |
Saturday |
9:30 |
1:00 |
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Except |
Gazzated Holidays |
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Candidates may book their slots as per their convenience.
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Candidates who are willing to take Pearson Test of English can register themselves 48 hours prior to the exam day.
PTE Test Centers Location & Test Fee
Peach Testing Center (JnS Education)
Rizwan Center, 85 West
4th Floor, Jinnah Avenues,
Block F, Blue Area
Islamabad, Pakistan
Test Fees: $205 USD
Late Booking Fees: $263 USD
PTE Test Center Contact Number
Landline: +92 51 2150398-99
Mobile: +92 333 666 4660
working hours: 9:00am - 6:00pm (Monday – Saturday)
PTE Preparation in Pakistan
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The official guide of PTE Academic with 200 questions for practice, sample response analysis and tips can be bought from the official website.
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Candidates can download the offline practice test paper from the official website.
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Candidate can take preparation courses from official PTE Test Center in Islamabad.
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Candidates can also take preparation courses from Official PTE Test Center’s Reputed Training Center (RTC) located in multiple cities around Pakistan.
PTE Modules Details:
PTE Academic consists of 3 parts – Speaking & Writing; Reading; Listening.
The duration of the test is three hours.
Part 1: Speaking and Writing
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The section is to be attempted in 77 – 93 minutes
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Speaking skill is assessed on a candidates’ ability to converse/interact in English in an academic environment
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Writing part tests a candidates’ grammar and spellings
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Questions will include –
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Personal Introduction
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Read Aloud
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Repeat Sentence
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Describe Image
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Re-tell Lecture
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Answer Short Question
Part 2: Reading
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Reading section is of 32-41 minutes
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The section comprises of 15-20 independent and integrated skill questions
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Questions type includes –
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Fill in the blanks
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Multiple-choice questions
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Re-ordering sections
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Part 3: Listening
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Listening section is 45-57 minutes’ long
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Questions are asked through audio and video clips
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Test takers must listen to these clips carefully as they are played only once.
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Questions type includes –
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Selecting missing words
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Highlighting incorrect words
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Writing from dictation
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Filling the blanks
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Summarizing spoken text
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Multiple-choice questions
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Highlighting the correct summary
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