Introduction
- The Pearson Test of English Academic is popularly known as PTE Academic.
- This is a computer-based English language test conducted by universities, colleges and governments around the world.
- To know about the flexible way of proving their English language proficiency for studying or living in abroad.
- PTE Academic results will be released in five business days.
Policies
The following are not allowed in the test room:
- You must store all personal items in a locker. Phones and electronic devices must be turned off before storing them. The test center is not responsible for lost, stolen or misplaced items.
- You will be asked to empty your pockets and show that you have removed personal items.
- You will be given an erasable booklet and two pens.
- Do not write anything in the booklet until the test begins.
- Keep them inside the test room and return them after the test.
- If you finish your booklet, raise your hand and you will be given a new one.
- Your identity will be checked before you begin the test. You must stay in your seat. For security reasons, you will be monitored at all times. Video and audio will be recorded.
- Test takers who break the rules may have their PTE Academic scores revoked.
- Test takers engaging in malpractice will be banned from taking the test in the future and may be liable to legal action.
Warning:
During Test
- Once it is time to start your test, the Test Administrator will take you into the test room and assign you a computer with headphones and built-in microphone. You will also be provided with an erasable note board booklet and two pens. You must not take any notes until your test has started.
- You may not write on the erasable note board booklet until after the test has started.
- The Test Administrator will sign you into the computer and you will be presented with an on-screen nondisclosure reminder.
- The test will guide you through an equipment check to make sure your headphones and microphone are working correctly. Your test will then begin. If there are any issues, you must immediately raise your hand and advise the Test Administrator.
- There will be other test takers in the same room, and they will be speaking at the same time as you, so we recommend that you keep your headset on during the entire test.
- You are advised to speak at a conversational level when completing the speaking section. You do not need to raise your voice.
- Some items test your ability to listen to spoken English. You will hear international English speakers with a variety of accents. You will not be able to replay the video/audio clips during the test.
- Some questions test your ability to speak English.
- You will be asked to speak into a microphone and will be recorded.
- You will not have an opportunity to re-record your responses.
- Our test and systems are designed to test normal conversational flow and volume.
- Test takers whose spoken responses contain features such as unnatural pausing/hesitation or poor enunciation of words/sentences or where test takers do not follow the directions may have this reflected in their scores.
- Some questions test your ability to write in English.
- You may write your response in any valid form of English (British or American), but it must be consistent throughout the test.
- For these questions you have an allotted amount of time to respond.
- If you do not answer the question within this time, you will be required to move to the next question.
- If you have questions or concerns, raise your hand and the Test Administrator will assist you as long as other test takers are not disturbed. For example, if you:
- Experience hardware or software problems or distractions that affect your ability to take the test,
- Run out of note board space or have issues with your pen during the test. The Test Administrator will bring you a new one.
- The Test Administrator cannot answer questions related to test content, and you must not ask questions related to the content of the test.
- You cannot go back to previous questions to amend your answers.
- You are not allowed to leave the test before it finishes. Doing so will mean you lose your test fee and your scores will not be provided.
Note: You may not remove the erasable noteboard booklet or pens from the test room at any time during the test.
Breaks
You can choose to have one ten-minute scheduled break after the second section of the test (Part 2 Reading):
- Follow the instructions on your screen
- If you take too long, time will be deducted from the following section.
- You will not get extra time if you decline the break.
Unscheduled breaks are allowed but discouraged:
- To request an unscheduled break, raise your hand and speak to the Test Administrator. They will set your workstation in break mode.
- The test clock will not stop; this time is deducted from your overall test time.
- You cannot access your locker or any personal items. You are permitted to access your locker only if it is necessary (for example, for medication) but you must inform the administrator before the test as you will need to be supervised.
- You cannot speak to any other test taker.
- You cannot leave the building. You can use the toilets/restrooms in the building. In some cases, however, you may have to use a toilet located outside.
- You must leave the test room for all breaks. Your identification will be checked when you leave and re-enter.
Finish
After you finish the test, you must raise your hand to get the attention of the Test Administrator. The Test Administrator will come to your workstation and ensure your test has ended properly.
- You will be escorted out of the test room, and your identification will be checked electronically when you leave the test room.
- You will be provided with printed confirmation that you completed the test.
- Once this is complete, you can take all your personal belongings from the storage facilities and are able to leave.
Pearson PTE - Related Information
Pearson PTE Handbook
PTE Academic General Introduction Brochure
PTE General Introduction Brochure
PTE Young Learners Introduction Brochure
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