Houston College of Education Information and Career Counselling
PTE is an international, computer-based English Competency test that makes your work, study or visa application simpler. This test is more convenient and accepted by governments and educational institutes worldwide.
The test dates are very frequent, and test takers get their results within 48 hours! last-minute bookings are also available.
The booking is straightforward, the tests are computer-based and has a very friendly test environment making this test comfortable!
There are plenty of resources available to prepare for this test, along with the scored practice tests and preparation packages.
PTE academic test is taken on a computer in a secure and friendly test-center environment. PTE tests your skills in speaking, writing, reading and listening capabilites.
Taken in a test center
Computer-based with headset
Three hours long
Access real-life English
20 question types
10-minute break
Time: 77-93 minutes
This part of the test contains seven different question types, which will test you on your speaking and writing skills, and will use English that is more familiar to an academic environment.
Time: 32-40 minutes
This part of the test contains five different types of questions which test your ability to read academic English. Both writing and reading skills are assesed.
Time: 45-57 minutes
This part of the test contains eight types of questions which test your listening skills with a series and audio and video clips.
In Nepal, there are around three test centers.
Test Type | Fees |
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PTE Academic | $170 USD |
PTE Academic UKVI | $180 USD |
PTE Home A1 | $150 USD |
PTE Home B1 | $150 USD |