The English Test for Study Abroad and Migration

Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic) is the leading computer-based, high stakes English language proficiency test used for study abroad and immigration. Pearson, the world leader in educational publishing, developed PTE Academic in response to feedback from higher education to meet the need for an English language test that more accurately measured the communication skills of international students in an academic environment as securely and efficiently as possible. Launched in 2009, PTE Academic is the fastest-growing English test on the market, having been rapidly adopted in the US, Canada, UK, NZ, and Australia.

How is PTE Academic different?

PTE Academic was created in response to demand for a more accurate, secure, relevant, and objective test of English.

Lowest SEM (Standard Error of Measurement) compared to other English language tests

More granular scale compared to other English language tests, allowing for a greater level of score precision

State of the art biometrics applied consistently across all test centres, including digital palmvein authentication Randomised test forms Paperless testing and results

Machine scored, responses therefore scored objectively and consistently

Treats regional accents equally so there is no regional variance in standards

Highest reliability estimate of overall test score (.97) compared to other English language tests

PTE Academic typically delivers results in five business days, so you don’t need to worry about waiting for results.

We run test sessions 363 days of the year, so you can choose a time suits you.

Approved by the Australian Government for visa applications and accepted by thousands of institutions in the UK, Australia, USA, Canada, New Zealand, and Ireland, including Harvard, Yale and INSEAD.

“The addition to the market of the PTE will, I am sure, be warmly welcomed by both companies and individuals alike, who will be able to take advantage of this internationally acclaimed product”

James Dauries - British High Commissioner to Sri Lanka at the PTE launch in Sri Lanka last year.

Pearson offers a range of preparation materials for PTE Academic. For the ultimate preparation, the PTE Academic online scored practice test is available for students who wish to take the test. A three-hour, computerbased mock test, the online scored practice test delivers a score report at the end, so the student can see which areas to improve. Resources for PTE Academic such as “The Official Guide to PTE Academic”, “Practice Tests Plus (With CD-ROM)” and Expert PTE Academic Course books can be ordered through leading bookshops island wide.

For more information: Pearson Country Office, 5th Floor, East Tower, World Trade Centre, Colombo 01.

Telephone:0112391175

Website:- www. pearsonpte.com

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