Pearson Test of English (PTE) is dedicated to testing, assessing and validating the usage of the English language by non-native English speakers. The scenario-based exams are accredited by the Ofqual and QCA and administered together with the largest examining body in the world- Edexcel.
Launched in 2009, PTE Academic is endorsed by GMAC, the organisation that owns the GMAT exam. Nearly 6,000 organisations including colleges, universities, and governments across the world have recognized the PTE Academic. Computerised evaluation reduces the waiting time for the results to just about 5 business days after the day of the test. At Abe Services, the best PTE coaching centre in Kathmandu, we provide training to candidates that use our study abroad counseling services.
Actually, PTE is a much easier option than IELTS for a couple of reasons. PTE is less strict when it comes to ‘Writing’ assessment criteria. It is more lenient than the super-strict evaluation criteria followed by IELTS.
In the case of PTE, the number of questions, including essays, is limited. This makes it easy for students to prepare well for the ‘Written’ test.
This test assesses the capability of non-native English speakers in participating instruction programmes at the university level. The computer-based examination focuses on the usage of English in real life in academic settings. This means that the test employs integrated language and students have to listen to varied accents as well as academic language which they are likely to encounter at universities. The test includes the candidate’s unmarked voice recording. This biometric data assists institutions in the verification of a candidate’s identity. The duration of the test is 3 hours and scores are reported by way of the Global Scale of English.
Universities in Australia – Overall score between 50 to 58 is required for both UG and PG courses. After graduation to Australia – PTE Academic. Around 50 with about 36 in each band.
Candidates will have to go to a Pearson test center. They will have to use a computer and read, listen to using a headset, and answer questions. The three main parts of the three-hour test are speaking and writing, reading, and listening. A 10-minute break is allowed between reading and listening sessions.
Candidates will have to go to a Pearson test center. They will have to use a computer and read, listen to using a headset, and answer questions. The three main parts of the three-hour test are speaking and writing, reading, and listening. A 10-minute break is allowed between reading and listening sessions.
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PTE Coaching Overview
Pearson Test of English (PTE) validates the written, spoken, skills of the candidates to assure that they are eligible of studying overseas, with a good command of the global language of English. By scoring well in this test, candidates can assure the admission authority as well as the visa official that they can understand the globally accepted official language while staying overseas.
Well, if you are planning for overseas studies, then SwiftFord is the right place for you, where you will imbibe PTE skills by our highly qualified experts.
PTE Coaching benefits
PTE comprises numerous advantages. Well, it might sound a bit difficult course, but with adequate training, you will get the opportunity to imbibe its detailed information, and its benefits as well.
Will I easily get visa to study abroad?
At the moment, student visas can be obtained by presenting proper documentation in front of the officials. Furthermore, SwiftFord will help you get a clear Visa by submitting the required, and adequate documents.
How much does the PTE cost around?
Well, to know the accurate pricing of this academic test, you will have to reach up to our counselling teams. If you book your test prior, then you will the price will be reduced as well.
What’s the test format?
The PTE Test Format is divided into 6 sections namely-
Introduction
The student is asked to give a self introductory speech, which is untimed and this part is not assessed.
Speaking and Writing
28 to 36 Questions to be answered in 54 to 67 minutes.
Reading
13 to 18 questions to be answered in 29 to 30 minutes
Listening
12 to 20 questions to be answered in 30 to 34 minutes
The Total duration of the entire Test Format is 2 Hours.
Number of sections in PTE?
Speaking & Writing (54 – 67 minutes)
Speaking :
It has 2 sections.
Speaking Section 1 :
It contains the personal introduction. This is an opportunity to give your selected institutions some information about yourself. This section is not scored.
Speaking Section 2 :
It contains read aloud, repeat sentence ,describe image, Retell lecture and answer short.
Writing :
Summarize written text. You need to write a summary of the text in one sentence. You have 10 minutes to write your summary. Make sure to include the main points of the reading passage in a full single sentence of no more than 75 words.
Write Essay :
For this section you need to write a 200-300 word argumentative essay in response to a prompt. You have 20 minutes to write your essay.
Reading (29 – 30 minutes) :
For this section you need to read the passage and answer the multiple choice question. It would be multiple choice, choose single answer, Further this module contains multiple-choice, choose multiple answers, re-order paragraphs and fill in the blanks.
Listening (30 – 43 minutes) :
You hear an audio recording and need to write a 50-70 word summary on what you heard. You have 10 minutes to write your summary. This module also has multiple-choice, choose multiple answers, fill in the blanks, highlight correct summary, select missing word, highlight incorrect words and write from dictation.
10 mins optional break is removed from the test format as lasts for 2 hours
What will be the mode of training?
Here, you can acquire training via online/offline both. So, if you are a working professional then online medium will be suitable for you, otherwise, you can anytime avail our offline training as well.
PTE Scoring
Overall score is a mark out of 90. The good score of 65 which is a good indication of your English language ability in real-life academic situations.
SwiftFord offers intensive and comprehensive training services to people aspiring to obtain a desirable score in PTE. We have qualified, experienced and trained teachers, who impart training to our students.
How we train our students.
We conduct a mock test on the first day of training, simulating the testing conditions, to gauge where the person stands in terms of his English abilities. The individual is given the scores after the test is over. Subsequently, we start the classroom training.
We use Pearson’s Official Guide of PTE, an official publication on PTE, to conduct classroom sessions. For Speaking part, one-on-one sessions are conducted exactly on the lines of test and the answers are discussed after the session. Scores are given and guidelines are provided to improve the scores.
For Writing Part, firstly, the types of questions are explained with essay-writing guidelines. Students are made to practice all the compositions of summary and essay types from the test software. Each essay is assessed and guidelines are provided to make the essay better.
For Reading, our teachers provide the details about various question types and explain the approach to answer the same. After introductory discussion, the reading questions are practised from test-software.
Towards the end of each test, every question is discussed with the students and answers are explained. In this way, all tests are completed with students. Discussion is an integral part of Reading sessions.
For Listening, firstly the test is played non-stop and students answer the questions as they listen.
Miscellaneous
Score Validity : 2 years
Mode of payment : PTE Voucher (Cash) / Credit Card / Debit Card
Score Reporting time : upto 5 working days
Nature of test : Computer Based Test
Official Website : www.pearsonpte.com
Rescheduling Fee : 25% of the test fees
Test Administration Frequency : On fixed date
Test Repetition policy : Next available date
Extra Score Reporting Fee : No fee
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