Pearson PTE

PTE is a world-leading provider of secure English language tests

We provide secure English language testing for study applications worldwide, and for visa applications for work and migration in Australia, the UK, and New Zealand.

Every year, tens of thousands of people trust PTE to help them rapidly prove their English proficiency – and to open doors to their future lives and careers.

We are part of Pearson English Language Learning

At Pearson, our purpose is simple: to add life to a lifetime of learning. We believe that every learning opportunity is a chance for a personal breakthrough. That’s why our 20,000 Pearson employees are committed to creating vibrant and enriching learning experiences designed for real life impact.

English language learning happens in everyday life and we want to get real about it. Confidence in a new language is everything and we want to empower everyone to be themselves – because when you can be yourself, you can do anything!

What makes PTE different?

12 years ago, we set out to change language testing. We saw a chance to combine our team’s expertise in English language and assessment with the power and speed of technology, to help people get fast, accurate, objective results.

This is how we do it:

Machine scoring = accurate, fast, objective scores

The first completely computer-based English test

We test ‘international’ English, not just British or American

Practice tests for maximum confidence on test day

Convenient, friendly test centers

Send your scores as often as you like – for free

A human approach to automated scoring

We use sophisticated algorithms based on tens of thousands of real-world data points to score each test.

This allows us to match the expertise and accuracy of a human examiner, but with the precision, consistency, and objectivity that only machine learning can achieve.

Preparation for PTE

No matter how you choose to prepare for PTE Academic or PTE Academic UKVI, we have the information, resources, and guidance to help you feel confident when your test day arrives.

Guide to official PTE Academic preparation

Achieve your score goal with expert support from our four self-study, digital preparation resources. Then, choose whether to buy as a bundle or individually.

Scored Practice Tests

The best indicator of how ready you are to take PTE Academic, delivered only through Pearson. 

PTE Academic Question Bank

300 practice questions and answers, with samples for speaking and writing.

Official Guide to PTE Academic

The latest eBook with tips from experts and lots of extra digital practice resources.

PTE Academic English Booster

Extra academic English practice and activities to help you develop your skills for PTE Academic.

Trusted by more than 3,000 institutions

We developed PTE more than 10 years ago to be the most secure, reliable, and accurate test of English.

Today, more than 3,000 colleges, institutions and professional bodies trust PTE to verify their students' English skills.

And of course, the Australian, New Zealand, and UK governments accept PTE as proof of English for all visa tiers.