Whether you intend to study overseas or immigrate, you will be required to take an English language test to be eligible for the maximum of the countries. Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic is an English language check to test candidates` language talent with the aid of measuring their reading, writing, speaking and listening skills. The check may be finished in a single, two-hour session. It is generically global with the aid of over 3000 institutions. PTE is likewise generic for all UK, Australia and New Zealand visa and immigration categories.
How is the PTE Academic Exam conducted?
In Nepal, the PTE Academic Exam is taken in the designated test centers. The exam is computer based (online test via portals provided to the test centers) and is to be completed in a single session that lasts 2 hours. The candidates will be presented with 20 question types in total.
Part 1: Speaking & Writing
The test includes short to long range answer requirements based on the question type. You’ll be tested on 7 different question types:
- Personal Introduction (Not marked)
- Repeat Sentence
- Answer Short Question
- Read Aloud
- Describe Image
- Summarize Written Text
- Re-tell Lecture
- Essay
Part 2: Reading
This part will test your ability to read academic English including writing skills in one item type (Fill in the blanks). You’ll be tested on 5 different question types:
- Reading & Writing: Fill in the Blanks
- Fill in the Blanks
- Multiple Choice, Single Answer
- Re-order Paragraphs
Part 3: Listening
This part will test your English listening and understanding skills along with your writing and reading skills. The questions are audio and video-based. You are also allowed to take notes as the audio and videos play. You’ll be tested on 8 different question types:
- Summarize Spoken Text
- Highlight Correct Summary
- Highlight Incorrect Words
- Multiple Choice, Multiple Answers
- Multiple Choice, Single Answer
- Write from Dictation
- Fill in the Blanks
- Select Missing Word