PTE Academic is a computer-based academic English language test designed for non-native English speakers who want to study abroad. It assesses all four skills: Reading, Writing, Listening, and Speaking. At i-Chimes Study Abroad, PTE training is led by Lucy, a highly experienced language trainer with over 10 years of expertise in English language and test preparation. In addition to Academic, Pearson now offers PTE Core, which is widely accepted for immigration, permanent residency, and work visas. This makes i-Chimes Study Abroad the top choice in Thodupuzha for both PTE Academic and PTE Core coaching. As a registered partner with PTE, i-Chimes provides students with trusted guidance, exclusive resources, and expert training to help them achieve their target scores in both PTE Academic and PTE Core exams.

• In the PTE Academic exam, many questions are designed to test two English skills together, such as listening and reading or reading and speaking, to better reflect real-life language use.
• The PTE Academic and PTE Core exams are both completed in a single sitting at a secure Pearson test center, with a duration of around 2 hours to 2 hours 15 minutes.
• The PTE Speaking test is conducted at the computer, where your voice is recorded and sent for assessment by AI and human examiners.
• One of the biggest advantages is the fast PTE results, usually available within 1–5 days, making it one of the quickest English proficiency exams.
• No scheduling hassles — in some locations, up to 3 exam sessions are available in a single day.
• PTE Academic is a computer-based English language test designed for students and professionals who want to study abroad or apply for visas.
• To book the PTE Academic exam online, candidates need a valid ID (generally a passport). The same ID must be presented on the test day for verification.
• Candidates are also required to show that ID on the day of the exam or else they are not allowed to enter the PTE Test center.

The PTE Speaking & Writing section tests your ability to communicate clearly in academic English. You will complete a variety of tasks on the computer, including recording your voice and writing responses.

• Personal Introduction (not scored, but sent to institutions)
• Read aloud
• Repeat sentence
• Describe image
• Re-tell lecture
• Answer short question
• Summarize group discussion
• Respond to a situation
• Summarize Written Text (one-sentence summary)
• Essay (20 mins)

The PTE Reading section assesses your ability to understand written academic English. In this part of the test, you will complete the following tasks:

• Reading & Writing: Fill in the Blanks – test grammar, vocabulary, and context understanding.
• Multiple-choice, Choose Multiple Answers – identify more than one correct response.
• Re-order Paragraphs – arrange jumbled sentences into a logical order
• Reading: Fill in the Blanks – choose the correct words to complete a passage.
• Multiple-choice, Choose Single Answer – select the best answer for a given text.

The PTE Listening section checks your ability to understand spoken English in academic situations. You will hear audio or video clips and answer a range of question types that test both listening and writing skills.

• Summarize Spoken Text – listen to a recording and write a short summary.
• Multiple-choice, Choose Multiple Answers – select all correct responses from the given options.
• Fill in the Blanks – complete the transcript by typing missing words
• Highlight Correct Summary – pick the summary that best matches the recording
• Multiple-choice, Choose Single Answer – select the one correct option
• Select Missing Word – identify the missing word/phrase at the end of a recording.
• Highlight Incorrect Words – find differences between the transcript and the audio.
• Write from Dictation – type the exact sentence you hear.

• Age Limit: Age Limit: Candidates below 18 years of age are required to submit a Parental Consent Form signed by either a parent or legal guardian at the PTE test center before taking the exam. The approval process usually takes around 5 working days, as the request is reviewed by the PTE Customer Care team. Once you receive a reference number confirming the approval, you can proceed to register for the PTE Academic test by contacting the customer support team over the phone.

Parental consent form Direct link: https://www.pearson.com.hk/content/dam/region-growth/china/pearson-hong-kong/documents/qualifications/pte/academic/PTE-Academic-Parental-Consent-Form.pdf

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