PTE Academic guides
Clear, practical guides written for learners.
Can you take PTE at home in 2026? PTE Academic Online, PTE Home and what visas accept
PTE Academic cannot be taken at home in 2026: Pearson runs it only at test centres, and Australia rejects at-home tests. What PTE Home is and what you can do.
PTE Core vs PTE Academic 2026: differences in purpose, tasks, scoring and acceptance
PTE Core is for Canadian PR, citizenship and the PGWP; PTE Academic is for study and Australia and New Zealand visas. Tasks, timing, scoring, acceptance.
PTE score for Australia student visa 2026: subclass 500 and 485 requirements
Minimum PTE Academic scores for the Australian student visa (500) and the 485 graduate visa since 7 August 2025, with ELICOS options, test dates and validity.
PTE for Canada 2026: PTE Core for PR and Express Entry, PTE Academic for study
Which PTE Canada accepts: PTE Core for Express Entry, PGWP and citizenship, PTE Academic for study. The official CLB conversion table and scores needed.
PTE score for New Zealand 2026: skilled migrant, work visa and student visa requirements
Immigration New Zealand's PTE Academic minimums: 58 overall for skilled residence, 36 for partners, 29 for the AEWV at skill levels 3-5, plus student visas.
PTE for UK visa 2026: PTE Academic UKVI vs PTE Academic, scores per visa and booking
Which PTE you need for a UK student, Skilled Worker, family or ILR visa: the Home Office SELT list, CEFR levels per visa, PTE Academic UKVI scores, booking.
PTE preparation in 2 weeks: a day-by-day plan, a 4-week plan and what to prioritise
Prepare for PTE Academic in 2 weeks: a day-by-day plan, a 4-week plan by weakest skill, and which tasks to train first because they feed two skills.
PTE result time 2026: how many days results take, how to send scores, validity and rescoring
How long PTE Academic results take (usually 2 days, up to 5 working days), what delays them, sending scores free, validity, and when a $160 rescore makes sense.
PTE retake policy 2026: how soon you can retake, can you retake one module, and rescore or retake?
Pearson's PTE retake rules: book once scores arrive, up to 12 tests in 12 months, full test and fee each time (no one-skill retake), and rescore vs retake.
PTE score for universities 2026: official minimums at 13 universities in 5 countries
Minimum PTE Academic scores at Melbourne, Sydney, Monash, UWA, Imperial, King's, Glasgow, Toronto, UBC, Auckland, ASU and NYU, from each university's page.
PTE exam booking 2026: how to book, find a test centre, ID rules and the reschedule policy
How to book PTE Academic on pearsonpte.com step by step, find a test centre, the passport rule, and Pearson's reschedule and cancellation policy with refunds.
PTE tips and tricks 2026: 18 common mistakes that cost the most points, task by task
PTE Academic mistakes that cost the most: the 3-second microphone rule, pauses, templates, word limits, negative marking and spelling, each with a fix.
How to prepare for PTE in 2026: a study plan, mock tests and the truth about templates
Prepare for PTE Academic at home: find your level, learn the 22 tasks, train high-weight ones, use mock tests, and why templates score little since 2025.
PTE Answer Short Question: tips, examples and practice (2026)
PTE Answer Short Question: 10 seconds to answer, right-or-wrong scoring, why one word is enough, practice examples by topic and the 3-second rule.
PTE Describe Image: tips, template and sample answers (2026)
PTE Describe Image: how it is scored, worked sample answers for a bar chart and a process diagram, a minimal frame instead of a template and fluency tips.
PTE exam fee 2026 in India, Pakistan, Australia, Nepal and UAE, and how to book
How much PTE Academic costs in 2026: fees in India, Pakistan, Australia, Nepal and the UAE, how to book step by step, and rescheduling and refunds.
PTE exam pattern 2026: all 22 tasks, number of questions, timing and marks
PTE Academic pattern since August 2025: three parts in about two hours, all 22 task types with timing, question ranges, scoring and skills each task counts for.
PTE Fill in the Blanks: drop-down, drag-and-drop and listening tips (2026)
All three PTE Fill in the Blanks tasks: Reading & Writing drop-down, Reading drag-and-drop and Listening type-in. Scoring, worked examples and tips.
PTE Highlight Incorrect Words: negative marking, tips and practice (2026)
PTE Highlight Incorrect Words: +1 for each right word, −1 for each wrong click, never below zero. A worked scoring example and tips to follow the audio.
PTE Listening multiple choice: Select Missing Word, Highlight Correct Summary and MCQ tips (2026)
PTE Listening multiple choice: single and multiple answers, Highlight Correct Summary and Select Missing Word. Scoring, negative marking, examples and tips.
PTE Read Aloud: tips, scoring and practice (2026)
PTE Read Aloud: how it is scored on content, oral fluency and pronunciation, what counts as a hesitation, the 3-second silence rule, an example and tips.
PTE Reorder Paragraphs: tips, scoring and practice (2026)
PTE Reorder Paragraphs: scoring by correct adjacent pairs, a worked example from Nomto's practice bank and tips for finding the first paragraph and the links.
PTE Repeat Sentence: tips, scoring and practice (2026)
PTE Repeat Sentence: scoring on content, oral fluency and pronunciation, the 3-second rule, how to remember a sentence in chunks, worked examples and tips.
PTE Respond to a Situation: tips, sample answer and scoring (2026)
Respond to a Situation, a PTE speaking task added in August 2025: timing, how it is scored, a worked sample answer, tips and common mistakes.
PTE Retell Lecture: tips, template and examples (2026)
PTE Re-tell Lecture: how it is scored, how to take notes from a 90-second lecture, a worked sample answer, a minimal frame and the mistakes to avoid.
PTE score chart 2026: what 10–90 means, skill scores and PTE to IELTS bands
PTE Academic scores: the 10–90 scale, overall and skill scores, integrated tasks and Pearson's July 2025 PTE to IELTS table. What 50, 65 and 79 mean.
PTE score for Australia PR 2026: Home Affairs skill table and points for skilled visas
PTE Academic scores for Australian PR and skilled visas since 7 August 2025: Competent, Proficient and Superior per skill, points, online tests and validity.
PTE Summarize Group Discussion: tips, time, template and sample answer (2026)
Summarize Group Discussion, the PTE speaking task added in August 2025: timing, scoring, a worked sample from a three-speaker discussion, note-taking and tips.
PTE Summarize Spoken Text: word limit, template and marking (2026)
PTE Summarize Spoken Text: a 60–90 second lecture summarized in 50–70 words in 10 minutes. How it is marked, a worked example, note-taking and tips.
PTE Summarize Written Text: word limit, tips and examples (2026)
PTE Summarize Written Text: one sentence of 5–75 words in 10 minutes. How it is scored, a worked example with a model sentence, tips and common mistakes.
PTE Write Essay: word limit, scoring criteria, structure and sample (2026)
PTE Write Essay: 200–300 words in 20 minutes. The scoring criteria, a four-paragraph structure, a sample essay on a Nomto practice prompt, tips and mistakes.
PTE Write from Dictation: tips, marking criteria and practice (2026)
PTE Write from Dictation: one point per correct word, a worked example from Nomto's bank, what happens with extra words, and tips for spelling and memory.