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Announcing the changes in PTE Academic……

PTE Academic is getting

shorter!

PTE Academic (including

UKVI) will be a 2-hour test

We are launching an online

proctored test -
PTE Academic Online

Testing to commence from November 16th, 2021.

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PTE Academic updates

What is changing:

• Test duration
• Score reports
• Preparation
resources

What isn’t changing:

• Types of questions in the test

• Reliability and validity of scores
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Change based on research

• Before launching this shorter test, our

research teams analysed the test format
against tens of thousands of test taker results.
PTE Academic,
• The questions presented and the skills and
traits tested within the test continue to the same great test but shorter
provide test takers with highly accurate and
Accurate and reliable score
reliable scores. Fast results
• PTE Academic results continue to be Convenient and flexible testing
accepted by thousands of institutions world
wide for study, migration and professional
applications.
• Testing commences November 16th.
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Test timing changes

Overall testing time –
approximately 2hrs

Part Content Old test times ​ New test times

Introduction Personal introduction 1 minute No change

Part 1 Speaking and Writing 77-93 mins 54 -67 minutes

Part 2 Reading 32-41 mins 29-30 minutes

Optional Scheduled Break 10 minutes Removed
Part 3 Listening​ 45-57 mins 30 – 43 minutes
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Item type changes

Speaking & Writing Current test New New time

Item type format test format allowed
Personal introduction 1 1 1 minute
Read Aloud 6–7 6–7
Repeat sentence 10 – 12 10 – 12
Describe image 6–7 3–4
54 -67
Retell lecture 3–4 1–2
minutes
Answer short question 10 – 12 5–6
Summarize written text 2–3 1–2
Write Essay 1–2 1–2
Total questions 39-48 28-36
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Item type changes

Reading Current New New time

Item type test format test format allowed
Fill in the blanks – reading & writing 5–6 5–6
Multiple choice, multiple answers 2-3 1–2
Re-order paragraph 2–3 2–3 29-30
Fill in the blanks – reading 4–5 4–5 minutes
Multiple choice, single answer 2-3 1–2
Total questions 15-20 13-18
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Listening Current test New New time

Item type format test format allowed
Summarize spoken text 2–3 1–2
Multiple choice, multiple answers 2–3 1–2
Fill in the blanks 2–3 2–3
Highlight correct summary 2–3 1–2 30 – 43
Multiple choice, single answer 2–3 1–2 minutes

Select missing word 2–3 1–2

Highlight incorrect word 2–3 2–3
Write from Dictation 3–4 3–4
Total questions 15-22 12-20
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Score Reports

Score reports will be updated to make scoring

information clearer.

From Nov 16th score reports will no longer show

enabling skills.

Score Reports prior to Nov 16th will not be changes

An additional report providing test takers feedback

with new language categories will be available to
help learners direct their future study.
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PTE Academic Preparation

Test takers can continue to prepare in the same way

1 What to Expect from

PTE Academic?
2 Get Specialist Help 3 Online Scored
Practice Test
Access
'Introduction to PTE Academic’, A full 2 hour simulation of PTE
A free step-by-step video guide, a guided course with expert Academic with the mock score
detailing every type of advice to understand report within 20 minutes
the test better. after the test completion.
question within PTE Academic.
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PTE Academic Preparation

PTE Academic resources are being updated

Use an official Take a course

Download the app Practice with PTE coursebook
Question Bank
Our coursebooks include Our free online courses
The Official PTE Academic app everything learners need to provide guided learning,
Over 300 authentic PTE
prioritizes the key practice know to become familiar with advice and practice to help
Academic questions with
activities every test-taker task types and guidance on learners learn new skills and
answers and sample responses
needs to focus on managing a computer-based strategies. Our take a local PTE
to help learners build skills and
and includes a study planner test and preparation strategies. Academic course to get
strengthen performance.
to help get organized. feedback from a teacher.
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Introducing PTE Academic Online

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PTE Academic Online

PTE Academic Online is a convenient and reliable

“at home” testing solution, powered by OnVue,
Pearson Vue’s secure testing software.

Pearson VUE are experts in online test delivery

having delivered more than 2 million online
proctored exams world wide, with their online
test delivery increasing by more than 300% since
the start of the pandemic.
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PTE Academic Online basics

• PTE Academic Online is identical to the shortened version
PTE Academic exam in content and difficulty.

• Testing is available in most locations worldwide

• PTE Academic Online test fee is the

Bookings open on October 25th, 2021
same as local test centre delivered
tests. Head to the PTE Academic Testing begins on November 16th, 2021

website to learn more.

• PTE Academic Online is not accepted by governments for

visa applications
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Why choose PTE Academic Online

The test is widely accessible

• Test centers can impose a barrier to access.

• Online testing offers less control over the user's environment but vastly improves access to
test takers in a variety of different situations:
• Where test centers are closed
• Where test centers are far away and costly
• Where test takers have medical needs (eg restricted mobility)

Online
Test center Remote proctoring
In person invigilation Less control
Full control Wider access
Reduced access
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Security Measures
• PTE Academic Online uses the ideal combination of AI and human input to deliver a best-
in-class secure remote proctoring solution, including:

• Identity checks are carried out by AI and

supported by a check-in process with an OnVUE • Proctors are globally based and randomly
human 'greeter' assigned

• The proctor can communicate with the test taker • There is no break in the standard test
and revoke the exam in the case of suspicious
activity

• Suspicious activity will also be reviewed after the

test and scores can be held or revoked
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The test content and difficulty is the same

• PTE Academic Online is identical

in content and item types as the
The test is:
regular PTE Academic test, across
the four skills of English language  two hours in duration
proficiency: speaking, listening,
reading and writing.  scored in the same way as PTE
Academic and reports on the
same scale
 online format indicated on score
reports
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The testing process

Test taker experience

• To complete PTE Academic Online, a test

taker needs:
• A quiet, private location
• A reliable computer with a webcam
• A wired headset
Test takers should complete a system
• And a strong internet connection
check via the PTE Academic Online
• Download and run the OnVUE software
webpage before deciding to schedule a test.
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Making the right testing choice

• In most cases the test-center version of PTE Academic will still be the most
appropriate as:
• It is the most widely recognised
• It provides a controlled environment which reduces stress for the test taker

If a test taker chooses to take PTE Academic Online, they must ensure that:
• The institution recognizes PTE Academic Online
• They have the right equipment
• They have the right environment

PTE Academic Online test fee is the

same as local PTE Academic prices.
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The booking and taking a test

• Booking are made by creating a MyPTE account on the PTE Academic Online webpage.
• Tests can be schedule up to 24 hours in advance.

What happens after a test is booked?

Booking confirmation email is received and the test

appointment appears in MyPTE.

What do test takers do on test day?

Test takers begin by logging into MyPTE and finding

their test appointment on the dashboard 30 minutes
prior to the appointment time..

Test takers download the OnVUE testing software

and launch the application to start the check-in
process.
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Check in Process

• There are a number of steps in the check in process:

1. A system check

2. ID check. Test takers are asked to take a number of

photos:
• Their own self (a selfie)
• Their government issued ID
• Their surroundings

• 3. They are then required to wait up to 15 minutes while the

greeter checks their submitted information and photos.

• 4. They are admitted and can begin their test.

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While testing

• Test takers must follow What technical support is available for test
takers during the test?
testing rules which OnVUE has a live chat function to support test
include: takers throughout their test.
• no breaks – breaks must be pre-approved
• No standing or leaving during the test
• Remove smart watch
• Personal items must be out of reach What happens if the internet fails/drops
during a test?
• No other people can enter the testing space
while a test is taking place If this occurs, the exam timer stops.
Candidates can fix their internet connection or
technical issue and then restart their testing
session.
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Score Reports

• Score return timeframe is the same as tests

completed at centres – typically 2 days

• Score reports will indicate that the test was

completed online remotely

• Institutions will still be able to verify scores

with a candidates Score Report Code via the
SRW
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