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Why prepare for the PTE Academic with us?

The PTE Academic (Pearson Test of English Academic) is a computer-based English test, taken at an approved test center, that assesses all four skills in a single session of about 2 hours. It measures your ability to follow classes taught in English at university, at both Bachelor’s and Master’s level.

It is accepted by more than 4,000 universities and schools worldwide, including almost every institution in Australia, Canada, the United Kingdom and New Zealand, and widely in the United States. Selective universities require a high score, and its fast results make it the most flexible test when an admissions deadline is approaching.

Your Dream School prepares you with an expert PTE teacher, a study plan built after a level assessment, and marked practice tests taken under real exam conditions.

What your PTE Academic preparation includes

Assessment of your starting level in English, to identify your strengths and the areas you need to work on.
Tailored study plan, built around your target score and your application timeline.
One-to-one online coaching with an expert PTE Academic teacher.
Practice in all 4 skills (speaking, writing, reading, listening) and the 22 question types in the Pearson format.
Simulated speaking tasks (Read Aloud, Repeat Sentence, Describe Image, Re-tell Lecture) under real conditions, with personalized feedback.
Marking of your essays between sessions, with detailed advice to help you improve.
Unlimited access to the online practice platform, available 24/7 on computer, tablet and mobile.

Who is this preparation for?

This preparation is for students in their final three years of high school, as well as undergraduate and graduate students applying to an English-taught university program that requires the PTE Academic, in Australia, Canada, the United Kingdom, New Zealand or the United States.

Your teacher builds a plan suited to your starting level and to the score required by the programs you are targeting.

PTE Academic preparation with an online teacher

A dedicated teacher, available between sessions

The same teacher supports you from the initial assessment right up to test day. You send them your essays and recordings between sessions, and your study plan is adjusted halfway through based on your practice test results.

Length, price and requirements

Length

10 to 40 hours

Depending on your starting level, determined at the initial assessment.

Price

From €800

For 10 hours of preparation.

Requirements

High school to university

High school and university students applying to an English-speaking university.

Our PTE Academic preparation packages

Essential Package: 10 hours

800 €

Ten hours of private lessons with an expert PTE Academic teacher, marking of your essays and recordings between sessions, and access to online practice resources.

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Intensive Package: 20 hours

1 500 €

Twenty hours to work on all four skills and the 22 question types, with marked practice tests and a midpoint progress review.

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Excellence Package: 30 hours

2 100 €

Thirty hours to aim for a high score, with full practice tests under exam conditions and close support right up to test day.

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Complete Package: 40 hours

2 700 €

Forty hours of one-to-one coaching, marked practice tests and full access to online resources. Your target score is set together at the initial assessment, with a midpoint progress review to adjust your study plan.

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Unlimited Package: coaching until you reach your target score

Support with no limit on hours, until you achieve the score you are aiming for. The pace, number of sessions and duration are agreed with your coach after the level assessment, and the price is quoted at that point.

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Take a free PTE Academic practice test

Our free practice test covers all 22 question types in the same order as the real exam. You receive an estimated score and a question-by-question breakdown by email, before you even choose a package.

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The PTE Academic format

The PTE Academic is taken on a computer at an approved test centre. It cannot be taken from home. A single session of about 2 hours covers all four skills, and Pearson has more than 500 test centres in over 115 countries.

Part 1, Speaking & Writing: 76 to 84 minutes, 9 question types (Read Aloud, Repeat Sentence, Describe Image, Re-tell Lecture, Answer Short Question, Respond to a Situation, Summarize Written Text, Write Essay).
Part 2, Reading: 22 to 30 minutes, 5 question types.
Part 3, Listening: 31 to 39 minutes, 8 question types.
Describe Image involves graphs, line charts, diagrams and flowcharts: you need to describe the trends and quote the figures, not tell the story of a picture.

Our free PTE Academic mock test follows this exact structure: all 22 question types, in the same order as the real exam. You’ll receive an estimated score by email, with a question-by-question breakdown of what you got right and wrong.

How is the PTE Academic scored?

The PTE Academic is scored from 10 to 90 on the Global Scale of English. You receive an overall score and a score for each skill (speaking, writing, reading and listening). Marking combines artificial intelligence and human review, with no examiner in the room with you.

Results usually arrive within 48 hours, though in some cases it can take up to 5 working days. A PTE score is valid for 2 years.

Foundation year: usually 36 to 50.
Bachelor’s: usually 51 to 60.
Master’s: usually 57 to 67.
Each institution sets its own minimum, so always check your university’s admissions page.

PTE, IELTS or TOEFL: which test should you choose?

The PTE Academic, IELTS, TOEFL and the Duolingo English Test are not all accepted by the same institutions. The PTE stands out for its short format (2 hours) and very fast results. Below is the equivalence table published by Pearson (July 2025 concordance study).

PTE Academic score	IELTS Academic equivalent	CEFR level
39	5.5	B1 / B2
47	6.0	B2
55	6.5	B2
63	7.0	C1
71	7.5	C1
79	8.0	C1 / C2
86	8.5	C2

Minimum scores published by Pearson. Universities and immigration authorities decide for themselves which tests they accept and what scores they require.

Please note: for a work visa or for study below degree level in the UK, you’ll need the PTE Academic UKVI. The content, format and scoring are identical; it simply adds a unique reference number.

PTE Academic FAQs

How long does the PTE Academic take?

About 2 hours, in a single computer-based session at a test centre.

How quickly do you get your results?

Usually within 48 hours. In some cases, it can take up to 5 working days.

How long is a PTE score valid?

2 years from the test date.

Can you take the PTE Academic from home?

No. The PTE Academic can only be taken at an approved test centre.

What PTE score should you aim for to get into university?

Aim for 51 to 60 for a Bachelor’s and 57 to 67 for a Master’s, but always check the exact requirement of your institution.

Can you retake the PTE Academic?

Yes. You have to wait until your results are released before booking a new test date. Our teachers build your revision plan around the questions you got wrong.

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