PEARSON TEST OF ENGLISH
PTE Academic is accepted by universities in the USA, UK, and Australia, amongst
others. It was created by Person Language Tests part of the Pearson PLC group and
endorsed by GMAC ® (Graduate Management Admission Council), owners of GMAT
® (Graduate Management Admission Test).
It is a computer-based exam that focuses on real-life English used in academic
surroundings. Throughout the test, students will listen to a variety of accents and
academic language encountered at higher education institutions in English speaking
countries.
INTERNATIONAL ENGLISH LANGUAGE TESTING SYSTEM
It is a test of English Language proficiency. It is jointly managed by the University of
Cambridge ESOL Examinations, the British Council and IDP.
There are two versions of the IELTS: The Academic Version and the General
Version.
The Academic Version is intended for those who want to enrol in universities and other
institutions of higher education and for professionals such as medical professionals
and nurses who want to study or practice.
The General Training Version is intended for those planning to undertake nonacademic
training or employment, for immigration purposes.
IELTS is accepted by almost all Australian, British, Canadian, Irish, New Zealand and
more than 1800 US academic institutions. It is the only acceptable English test for
immigration to Australia and is also accepted by the UK and Canada.
The IELTS Test Structure
The IELTS test comprises of four Modules – Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking.
Scores are reported in “bands” for the individual modules and the overall tests. All
candidates take the same Listening and Speaking Modules, while the Reading and
Writing Modules differ depending on whether the candidate is taking the Academic or
General Training Versions of the Test.
TOTAL TEST DURATION 2 HOURS 45 MINUTES.
The first three modules – Listening, Reading and Writing (always in that order) – are
completed in one day with no break in between. The Speaking Module may be taken,
at the discretion of the test center. It is generally administered on the day of the test
or on the following day.