What is PTE Academic exam?
Pearson Tests of English (PTE) Academic is an English language test for international study and immigration. The PTE exam has two categories:
- PTE Academic
- PTE Home
Why take the PTE Academic Exam?
PTE Academic Exam, also known as the Pearson Test of English, is a standard exam taken by all students with the ambition to study abroad. The test is designed to examine applicants’ English reading, writing, and listening skills. This test is powered by AI technology and unlike the conventional grading system, the PTE grading is completely objective and free from human biases.
Here are the listed reasons to choose PTE Exam:
- Unlimited Score Submission
- Accepted by Professional Associations in top Universities.
- Highly Flexible
- Fast Result
- Accepted for Visas
- Real Life Language
- Fair & Secure
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Latest Updates for PTE Academic Exam
PTE Exam fees in Nepal
The PTE exam fee is 190 USD + 15% USD Tax + Bank Charge.
Reduced PTE Exam Timing
PTE at home
The Pearson group is very particular about ensuring the health and safety measures of students appearing for the PTE test. Considering the demand for remote PTE exams, students can now take the PTE at home.
Starting October 25, 2021,‘PTE at Home’ has been introduced. Candidates who wish to take PTE remotely can opt for this option for their PTE academics online test and attempt the test from home.
PTE Test Regulations Post-Covid 19
Considering the health and safety of staff and candidates, the PTE tests are held in smaller batches. Hence, it is advisable for candidates to check the PTE test centre and book their PTE slots early.
PTE Exam with Covid 19 symptoms
If you are facing Covid 19 symptoms right before your PTE slot date, you can cancel your test and get a full refund, or you can reschedule it for the ‘PTE at Home’ option without any additional cost instead.
Types of PTE Academic Exam
The Pearson Language Tests conduct the exams in 4 formats:
- PTE Academics
- PTE Academic UKVI
- PTE Home
- PTE at Home.
What is the PTE Academic Exam?
The PTE Academic Exam is to be taken up compulsorily by candidates aspiring to study abroad. PTE Academic exam basically tests candidates’ English reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills. The entire duration of the test lasts up to 2 hours. The exam is conducted all round the year and the test scores are valid for 2 years. This test is accepted by over a thousand universities around the globe, including Harvard Business School, INSEAD and Yale. In Australia and New Zealand, PTE Academic is accepted even for visa purposes.
What is PTE Academic UKVI?
PTE Academic UKVI is a Secure English Language Test (SELT) that is approved by the UK Home Office for all UK visas that require 4 language skill sets: reading, writing, listening and speaking. Candidates aspiring to work, live or study in the UK need to attempt the PTE Academic UKVI.
Difference between PTE Academic and PTE Academic UKVI
What is PTE Home?
PTE Home is an English proficiency test accepted by the UK Home Office for family and work visas. PTE Home is conducted in broadly 3 formats: PTE Home A1, PTE Home A2, and PTE Home B1. Each test serves different purposes for the UK family and work visa category.
What is PTE at Home?
PTE Exam Registration
How can I Register for the PTE Exam?
If you are looking to register for the PTE Exam, follow these easy steps:
- Visit the Pearson official website- PTE Academic website.
- Create an account.
- Get your login credentials within 48 hours of creating the account.
- Find your nearest PTE center.
- Book your slot by searching for PTE dates in Nepal and selecting a suitable date.
Other Methods of Registering for the PTE Exam
Know all about PTE Slot Booking/ PTE Exam Date Booking in Nepal
Pearson PTE hosts tests all through the year, candidates looking for PTE date booking simply need to go to the Pearson website and select the city, and the website will give multiple time slots available in the PTE Centres of the city you have selected.
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PTE Exam Fee in Nepal
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PTE Academic Exam Types
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PTE Exam Fees in Nepal
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PTE Academic exam fee in Nepal |
25,000 NPR
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PTE Academic UKVI exam fee in Nepal |
30,000 NPR
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PTE Exam date booking:
PTE Account Registration and PTE Exam Registration
Steps to register for the PTE exam:
- Open a web account on the official PTE Academic Website or log in to a previously created account.
- Once you create an account, fill in all the details carefully, including your passport details.
- Next, you can choose the test center, date and time that is convenient for you.
- You can proceed with the payment after filling in all the details.
- You will receive an acknowledgment receipt once the payment is made.
PTE vs IELTS: Which is more difficult?
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.