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    PTE Academic and IELTS assess English proficiency through similar skills but with some key differences. PTE Academic features computer-based testing which allows for a variety of automated question types and convenient editing features. It also provides results faster than IELTS. However, IELTS allows longer periods for registration, reappearing for the exam, and has testing conducted over two sessions rather than a single sitting for PTE Academic.

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    PTE Academic and IELTS assess English proficiency through similar skills but with some key differences. PTE Academic features computer-based testing which allows for a variety of automated question types and convenient editing features. It also provides results faster than IELTS. However, IELTS allows longer periods for registration, reappearing for the exam, and has testing conducted over two sessions rather than a single sitting for PTE Academic.

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    PTE Academic and IELTS assess English proficiency through similar skills but with some key differences. PTE Academic features computer-based testing which allows for a variety of automated question types and convenient editing features. It also provides results faster than IELTS. However, IELTS allows longer periods for registration, reappearing for the exam, and has testing conducted over two sessions rather than a single sitting for PTE Academic.

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    Comparison between PTE Academic and IELTS

    IELTS PTE Academic Difference


    Speaking Skill Types of Questions: Types of Questions: In PTE Academic the Speaking section is done on the
    •Read Aloud computer which improves the test takers confidence.
    •Introduction • Repeat Sentence Besides, the variety of questions gives him an
    •Cue Card • Describe Image opportunity to enhance his score. Since the scoring is
    •Cross questioning • Re-tell Lecture automated , it is completely objective.
    • Answer Short Questions
    Writing Skill Types of Questions: Types of Questions: In PTE Academic the Writing module is given on the
    computer itself. This helps the test taker in presenting
    •Graph writing – 150 words • Summarize Written Text – 5-75 the content in a neat and effective manner even if he
    •Essay writing – 250 words words does not have a good hand-writing.
    • Essay writing – 200-300 words - with Editing the paragraphs and sentences is made
    word count convenient due to the ‘cut’, copy and the ‘paste’ tab
    The word count helps the test taker in aligning his essay
    and keeping within the word count limit

    Reading Skill Length of Passage: 900-1200 Length of Passage: 50-150 words In PTE Academic each Reading passage has only 1
    words Types of Questions: question associated with which makes it convenient for
    Types of Questions: • Multiple Choice Single Answer the test taker to approach each question.
    •Multiple Choice Questions • Multiple Choice Multiple Answers
    •Fill ups • Re-order Paragraphs
    •Headings • Reading: Fill in the blanks
    •True/False/Not Given • Reading & Writing: Fill in the blanks

    Listening Skill Track length – 7-8 minutes Track length – 45-60 seconds The major difference is that in PTE Academic the test
    Attempt while listening Attempt after listening taker needs to answer the questions after listening to
    Types of questions: Types of Questions: the track or answer while the transcript can be seen on
    •Multiple Choice Questions • Summarize spoken text the screen
    •Fill ups • Multiple Choice Multiple Answers
    •Maps • Fill in the blanks
    • Highlight correct summary
    • Multiple Choice Single Answer
    • Select missing word
    • Highlight incorrect words
    • Writing from Dictation
    Comparison between PTE Academic and IELTS

    Features IELTS PTE Academic

    Registration 15 days 48 hours (additional 25% if


    within 24 hours)

    Results 13 days Maximum - 5 days

    Reappear 15 days 5 days

    Test Time Two test sessions Single 3 hour


    1 hr 30 mins. before 30 mins. before exam
    Reporting Time exam time time

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