PTE Training at Galaxy Training Academy
PTE – Academic
PTE Academic test (Pearson Test Of English) is a computer-delivered academic English language test aimed at assessing non-native English speakers aspiring in a native English speaking country. It assesses the skills on Reading, Writing, Listening and Speaking in an unique way such as 2 skills are tested together such as reading + speaking or reading + listening.
It is owned and administered by PLC Group which is responsible to conduct the tests. There are two types of PTE tests – PTE Academic and PTE Academic UKVI which are similar in contents with some differences in the registering process. The test taker must be at least 16 years of age while taking this test.
PTE Test Format
| Part | Module | New Time limit | Question type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Speaking & Writing | 54 - 67 mins | Personal Intro, Read Aloud, Repeat Sentence, Describe image, Re-tell Lecture, Answer Short Questio, Dictation, Summarise a written text, Essay (20 mins) |
| 2 | Reading | 29 - 30 minutes | Reading & writing: Fill ups, MCQ multiple answers, Re-order paragraphs, Reading - Fillups, MCQ single answers |
| 3 | Listening | 30 - 43 minutes minutes | Summarise spoken text, MCQ Multiple answers, Fill in the blanks, Highlight correct summary, MCQ single answer, Select mission word. |
| Speaking & Writing Module | Old test format | New Test format |
|---|---|---|
| Personal Introduction | 1 | 1 |
| Read Aloud | 6 - 7 | 6 - 7 |
| Repeat Sentence | 10 -12 | 10 -12 |
| Describe Image | 6 - 7 | 3 - 4 |
| Retell Lecture | 3 - 4 | 1 - 2 |
| Answer Short Questions | 10 - 12 | 5 - 6 |
| Summarize Writen text | 2 - 3 | 1 - 2 |
| Write essay | 1 - 2 | 1 - 2 |
| Total Questions | 39 - 48 | 28 - 36 |
| Reading Module | Old test format | New Test format |
|---|---|---|
| Fill in the blanks - reading & writing | 5 - 6 | 5 - 6 |
| Multiple Choice - Multiple answers | 2 - 3 | 1 - 2 |
| Re-order Paragraph | 2 - 3 | 2 - 3 |
| Fill in the blanks - reading | 4 - 5 | 4 - 5 |
| Multiple Choice - Single answers | 2 - 3 | 1 - 2 |
| Total Questions | 15 - 20 | 13 - 18 |
| Listening Module | Old test format | New Test format |
|---|---|---|
| Summarize Spoken text | 2 - 3 | 1 - 2 |
| Multiple Choice - Multiple Answers | 2 - 3 | 1 - 2 |
| Fill in the blanks | 2 - 3 | 2 - 3 |
| Highlight Correct Summary | 2 - 3 | 1 - 2 |
| Multiple Choice - Single Answer | 2 - 3 | 1 - 2 |
| Select Missing word | 2 - 3 | 1 - 2 |
| Highlight Incorrect word | 2 - 3 | 2 - 3 |
| Write from Dictation | 3 - 4 | 3 - 4 |
| Total Questions | 17 - 25 | 12 - 20 |
This test score is accepted by thousands of Universities /colleges around the world. Also, it is accepted for visa processing in many countries.
Test duration
The whole test is done in a single session for about 120 minutes and is taken sitting at a computer in a secure test environment. The test taker has to take the speaking part at the computer. Your voice will be recorded and sent for evaluation and scoring.
One advantage of this test is that the results are obtained in about 48 hours.
Exam Fee
The registration fee for both Online and Test Centre PTE Academic test is Rs 15900/-.
For country-wise PTE test fee, click here.
Cancel or Reschedule PTE
The test taker can Cancelling or rescheduling the PTE Academic exam through PTE website.
Cancellation Fees
Candidates who decide on not pursuing their PTE Academic test after booking their exam online can claim refund by meeting these guidelines:
- Full refund if cancelled before 14 calendar days before their test date
- 50% refund if Cancelled with less than 14 calendar days, but at least 7 calendar days before their test date
- However, if the candidate is cancelling the exam in less than 7 calendar days before the exam, no refund can be made.
Rescheduling Fees
- 50 % of the test fees will be refunded if rescheduled the test with less than 14 calendar days, but at least 7 full calendar days before their test date.
- No refunds will be provided on rescheduling the exam less than 7 calendar days before the exam.
*Note that the reschedule policy does not include the booked test date.
PTE Training
PTE Online/Offline training
For professionals and students, who wish to take up the training at a comfortable time, Our PTE online training would be ideal for preparing for the test on weekdays and weekends with the following features
- 30 hours of Faculty-led Online Training
- Online portal and mobile app with Access for 6 months
- 30 Full-length Tests
- 120 Module-wise tests
- 20 Topic wise videos
- Unlimited Remedial Tests
- Realtime Challenge zone.
PTE Self-prep training
For professionals and students, who wish to take up the training at their own pace, Our PTE self Prep model would be ideal to get prepared for the test with the following features
- Online portal and mobile app with Access for 6 months
- 30 Full-length Tests
- 120 Module-wise tests
- 20 Topic wise videos
- Unlimited Remedial Tests
- Realtime Challenge zone.
Our PTE online portal is AI evaluated test series with real-time evaluation and feedback from the expert faculty team. et accurate results on your mock tests and prepare for your actual test.
For a demo, contact our student counsellor team at 9344299300 through call or WhatsApp.
FAQs on PTE
First, the similarities: both IELTS and PTE have the four sections of Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking. Nevertheless, some content patterns vary in both the tests.
For instance, in the IELTS Speaking Test, the speaking abilities of a candidate is evaluated through live conversations, and is recorded in some recording device
But in the PTE Speaking Test, a candidate speaks into a microphone and the speech gets recorded in a computerized system. The speaking is then evaluated and rated by a computer.
Again, the scoring pattern in IELTS is a manual exercise, and a candidate is rated on a band of 0-9, while PTE—which is a fully computerized test—grades test takers on a band of 10-90.
Another difference between the tests is the duration during which results are declared. While the PTE Academic scores are accessible online within five business days, the IELTS Test Report Form is made available within 13 calendar days from the date of the test.
Yes, a candidate can take the PTE Academic as many times as she/he desires for. Just that, one can book the next test only after receiving the scores.
The overall score is based on the student’s performance on all test items. For each item, the score you obtain contributes to the overall score. The overall score range is 10-90 points. Good preparation will definitely result in good PTE scores. You can prepare for PTE through Galaxy Academy’s Online Test prep with mock tests and drills.
All students applying to study in US, UK, Canada and any other English speaking country can take the PTE Academic test to prove their English Proficiency Levels.
You can register for the PTE Academic test online. If you are a first time test taker, you will have to create a web account to schedule the test. If you are a returning test taker, you can use your existing web account to register for another test.
In India, the PTE Academic test costs Rs.15900/- for test registration. All PTE Academic test takers can send their test reports to any number of institutions for free.
You may reschedule your test to a different date, time or location. To do this you will have to access your web account. Before rescheduling the test appointment, please check Payment and Fees section in the PTE Academic Hand Book (You may download the hand book at ).
The test is conducted at Pearson Testing Centers. In India, the test centers are in Ahmedabad, Allahabad, Bangalore, Chennai, Kochi, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Mumbai, and New Delhi.
You may send your scores to universities by accessing your web account. You may send your scores to as many institutions as you wish for free. Your scores will be available to the universities you selected within 48 hours of reporting.
PTE Academic test scores are valid for 2 years.
You can take the PTE Academic test any number of times as you wish. However, you can schedule another test 5 days after your last test appointment.
PTE is widely accepted by most countries and by thousands of universities. Here is a list of universities that accept PTE Academic scores.
PTE grades are calculated on a scale of 10 to 90. All tests are graded by an automated scoring system trained to mimic how humans mark would score based on many responses. Correct answers are given 1 point, partial answers between 0 and 1 point, and incorrect answers 0 points.