Pearson Test of English (PTE)
Prove your English skills with PTE – the fast, computer-based English tests that are trusted globally for study, work, and visa applications. PTE is the test of choice for test takers around the world each year.
Certification For migration, work and study abroad Ages 16+ Test center or online Test length: 30 minutes – 2 hours Results time: 2 days Includes score report
Why choose PTE?
We know taking an English test is stressful. There's a lot of pressure riding on you getting the score you need. That’s why we've designed all our PTE tests to be as stress-free as possible. Here's how.
Faster
Celebrate your results within 2 days
Fairer
We score using AI, so you’re judged simply on your English proficiency and nothing else
Simpler
A single, 2-hour English test that you can confidently prepare for with a wealth of practice content
Trusted
Governments trust us for work and migration visas, including UK, Australia, New Zealand and Canada. See who accepts PTE
"Less time consuming compared to IELTS in which a separated speaking test has to be taken at a different time. As an introvert, I feel that speaking tests on computers help me to be more focused and less nervous. Therefore, PTE more accurately reflects my speaking ability in English."
Van, test taker, Singapore
Which PTE test is right for you?
PTE Academic
The English test for global study – now accepted for all Canadian study permits. Also accepted for Australia and New Zealand visa applications, UK work visas, and US nursing applications.
UK visa tests
30-minute speaking and listening tests designed for UK family visas, visa extensions, settlement and citizenship.
PTE Core (coming soon)
The new ‘everyday’ English test. Approved by the Canadian Government for work and migration visas, and permanent residency.
“This test is most accurate in terms of evaluation of test taker as it eliminates any form of bias since its algorithm came from the feedback of countless evaluators. I would certainly recommend PTE Academic to my colleagues and friends.”
Anna Louise, test taker, Philippines
Don’t just take our word for it – PTE is trusted globally
Trusted by governments
PTE is trusted for visa applications and settlement visas by governments around the world. Australia, New Zealand, the UK and now Canada accept PTE scores for work and migration visas. Now accepted for all study permits by Canadian Government.
Trusted by universities
Over 3,300 universities trust our PTE tests. That includes 100% of universities in Australia and New Zealand, 99% in the UK including Cambridge, 98% in Canada and over 1,000 in the US, including Harvard and Yale.
Trusted by test takers
Test takers in 117 countries trust PTE to help them achieve their end goal. Whether that be for work, studying or migration, PTE is the test of choice around the world.