What is PTE exam for?

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  • PTE stands for Pearson Test of English. This is a computer base test for students who are not native English speakers. The test has three versions PT academic, general and young learners. Candidates widely appear for the PT academy test. The examination duration for this test is 3 hour, this test focuses on the candidates capacity based on listening, reading, speaking and writing in English language.

    This test is not as old as IELTS or other examination yet accepted by most prestigious University and colleges. 

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    Priya Garg | Contributor-Level 8

    3 months ago

    The PTE exam, which stands for Pearson Test of English, is a computer-based English language proficiency test. It is primarily used for:

    1. Academic purposes: Many universities and colleges accept PTE scores for the admissions of non native English speaking international students.
    2. Immigration: Some countries use PTE scores as part of their visa application process.
    3. Professional certification: Certain professional organizations recognize PTE scores for certification or registration purposes.

    The test assesses the test-taker's abilities in four main language skills:

    1. Speaking
    2. Writing
    3. Reading
    4. Listening

    PTE is known for its quick results (typically ava

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