PTE exams
Updated March 2021
- PTE Academic and PTE Academic UKVI-Available at Islamabad and Karachi Center.
- PTE Home-30 minutes test of Listening & Speaking for family and settlement visa, available at Islamabad / Karachi test centers (valid for UK)
Pearson Test of English Academics (PTE Academics) is an international computer-based English language test. It provides a measure of test takers’ language ability to education institutions, and professional and government organizations that require a standard of academic English for admission purposes.
The purpose of Pearson Test of English Academic is to accurately assess the listening, reading, speaking and writing ability of test takers who want to study at institution where English is the principal language of instruction.
Test dates and Location:
Testing Centers (Islamabad & Karachi):
Islamabad
Contact details of the Islamabad testing center are:
Peach Testing Centre – Office 402, Rizwan Center, Block F 7, G 7/3, Blue Area, Islamabad, 44000 Pakistan
Karachi
Contact details of the Karachi testing center are:
Tec Education Foundation: A 152, Block 12 Gulistan-E-Johar, Karachi, Sindh 75290
PTE Academic is conducted at multiple test dates in a month. Its test center are in over 50 countries. Choose the nearest test center and available test dates at this
Test Registration and Fee:
Test Fee: ( Check for web site of PTE for latest test fee )
PTE Academic – USD $205
PTE Academic SELT- USD $215
PTE Home- $180
To book your test
1. Go to
2. Follow on screen instructions
3. Schedule your test on nearest test center and choose the suitable test date.
5. Proceed to checkout. After the submission you will be redirected to PTE store page for payment.
You can pay test fee via Bank Card or in Bank Account. See https://www.icd.org.pk/how-to-pay/ for payment details.
Test Results:
PTE Academic Test scores are reported in a score scale of 10 to 90 that is aligned with the Common European Framework of Reference. The table below shows which PTE Academic scores predict the likelihood of you performing successfully on the easiest, average and most difficult tasks within CEFR levels A2 to C2.
PTE Academic Test Format:
Part 1: Speaking & Writing
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Part 2: Reading
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Part 3: Listening
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Latest Updates:
Now you can book your PTE exam at ICD center in your city.
Test Preparation:
Institute of Career Development- ICD is the only Official Preparation Provider of PTE Academic exam in Pakistan – See https://pearsonpte.com/preparation/resources/courses/ and select Pakistan
Preparation at ICD | ICD offers face to face preparation classes at its centre in Lahore, Karachi and Islamabad.
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Buy books | PTE Preparatory book PTE Academic Official guide Practice test is available at ICD. Place your . |
Mock Exams | Before you take the actual test, you could work through a whole practice test timing yourself for each section to get an idea of how you would do on test day. Place your |
Test Day Information:
- Bring valid ID document that can be either your CNIC or Passport to test center on test day.
- Show your passport and sign in digitally.
- Get your digital photograph taken.
- Scan your palm digitally.
- You need to arrive at least 30 minutes before your test starting time to go through the check-in and security processes.
- No edible is allowed within test center.
- Candidates aren’t allowed to bring cell phone, any electronic devices and bags in the test center.
- Stationary and pages will be provided by the test center to perform the exam.
Frequently asked Questions:
Answer: You can only bring your passport into the testing room.
Answer: This test is of duration of 3 hours.
Answer: PTE Academic all components are conducted on computer including speaking, listening, reading and writing.
Answer: PTE Academic Test results can be available within 2 to 5 days from the test date.