PTE General is the revised suite of tests formerly known as the London Tests of English. The changes to the tests were based on extensive consultation with test centers, teachers and test-takers in a number of countries. The revision process was monitored at every stage by an independent Technical Advisory Group (TAG) made up of some of the world’s leading language testing experts (further information about the TAG is available within the research area of www.pearsonpte.com/pte-general).
During the revision process, the descriptors within the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEF) (Council of Europe, 2001) were used to guide the writing of the specification for each item type in the test and to describe the required performance of test-takers at each CEF level (A1, A2, B1, B2, C1, and C2). In relating the test scores to the CEF, Pearson follows the procedures as recommended in the Council Europe manual Relating Language Examinations to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages: Learning, Teaching, Assessment (CEFR), available at https://www.coe.int/T/DG4/Linguistic/Manuel1_EN.asp.

PTE General is intended for learners of English who are speakers of other languages (ESOL). At the different levels the test items do not require any prior knowledge of the world beyond what people may need at a comparable level in their own language to function in their social, academic or professional life.
Children younger than 14 may prefer to sit tests from the suite of Pearson Test of English Young Learners, information for which is available at www.pearsonpte.com/pte-young-learners.

Students who want to apply at the universities or colleges abroad must take the PTE Academic test. University or college programs are taught in English. Also, the scope of diversity is ample, interacting with people with different accents is one of the reasons students must be proficient in English. PTE Academic test assesses the capability of the students English fluency ability.
Students must be at least 18 years or older. If the student’s age is below 18 years, he/she need to produce a consent letter from their parents or guardian.

PTE Young Learner test is designed for children specifically are or between the age group of 7 to 12.