PTE Training
PEARSON TEST OF ENGLISH ACADEMIC
The Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic) is a cutting-edge computer-based assessment designed to evaluate the listening, reading, speaking, and writing proficiencies of individuals whose first language isn’t English. It serves as a crucial tool for showcasing academic English prowess—frequently required for gaining admission into English-speaking universities or other higher education establishments. Moreover, PTE Academic holds substantial value as a means to validate language competency in visa applications, especially in countries like Australia. Additionally, universities in New Zealand also recognize and accept PTE Academic scores as a testament to applicants’ language proficiency for admission purposes.
The PTE Test Format is divided into 6 sections namely-
Introduction
The student is asked to give a self-introductory speech, which is untimed and this part is not assessed.
Speaking and Writing
38 to 47 Questions to be answered in 30 to 35 minutes.
Speaking
35 to 42 Questions to be answered in 30 to 35 minutes
Writing
3 to 5 questions in 50 to 60 minutes
Reading
15 to 20 questions to be answered in 32 to 41 minutes
Listening
17 to 25 questions to be answered in 45 to 57 minutes
The Total duration of the entire Test Format is 3 Hours.
Speaking & Writing (77 – 93 minutes)
SpeakingÂ
It has 2 sections.
Speaking Section 1
It contains a personal introduction. This is an opportunity to give your selected institutions some information about yourself. This section is not scored.
Speaking Section 2Â
It contains read-aloud, repeat sentences, describes images, Retell lectures, and answers short.
Writing :
Summarize written text. You need to write a summary of the text in one sentence. You have 10 minutes to write your summary. Make sure to include the main points of the reading passage in a full single sentence of no more than 75 words.
Write EssayÂ
For this section, you need to write a 200-300-word argumentative essay in response to a prompt. You have 20 minutes to write your essay.
Reading (32 – 41 minutes)Â
For this section, you need to read the passage and answer the multiple-choice question. It would be multiple choice, choose a single answer, Further this module contains multiple-choice, choose multiple answers, re-order paragraphs, and fill in the blanks.
Listening (45 – 57 minutes)Â
You hear an audio recording and need to write a 50-70-word summary of what you heard. You have 10 minutes to write your summary. This module also has multiple-choice, choose multiple answers, fill in the blanks, highlight correct summary, select missing words, highlight incorrect words, and write from dictation.
The overall score is a mark out of 90. A good score of 65 is a good indication of your English language ability in real-life academic situations.
Abhis Overseas offers intensive and comprehensive training services to people aspiring to obtain a desirable score in PTE. We have qualified, experienced, and trained teachers, who impart training to our students.
How we train our students.
We conduct a mock test on the first day of training, simulating the testing conditions, to gauge where the person stands in terms of his English abilities. The individual is given the scores after the test is over. Subsequently, we start the classroom training.
We use Pearson’s Official Guide of PTE, an official publication on PTE, to conduct classroom sessions. For the Speaking part, one-on-one sessions are conducted exactly on the lines of a test, and the answers are discussed after the session. Scores are given and guidelines are provided to improve the scores.
For the Writing Part, firstly, the types of questions are explained with essay-writing guidelines. Students are made to practice all the compositions of summary and essay types from the test software. Each essay is assessed and guidelines are provided to make the essay better.
For Reading, our teachers provide the details about various question types and explain the approach to answer the same. After the introductory discussion, the reading questions are practiced from test software.
Towards the end of each test, every question is discussed with the students, and answers are explained. In this way, all tests are completed with students. Discussion is an integral part of Reading sessions.
For Listening, firstly the test is played non-stop and students answer the questions as they listen.
Salient Features of PTE Training @ Abhis Educampus
• 30 hours of intensive and comprehensive training
• PTE Practice Test Plus from Pearson vue issued as courseware
• Faculty trained by Pearson
• Maximum 10-15 students per batch, making the sessions personalized
• Teaching pedagogy involving a very strong focus on enhancing performance in all the i.e. Reading, Listening, Speaking, and Writing.
• Guiding with an approach towards different question types and providing sufficient practice in test
• 3 full-length mock tests
• Well-stocked library
• Availability of Weekdays (Tuesday to Friday, 2 hours per day) and Weekend Batches (Saturday and Sunday, 4 hours per day) under Regular Mode
• Availability of Fast Track Mode (Tuesday to Sunday, 4 hours every day) for people who want to complete the course at the earliest.
• Facility of shifting to any branch throughout India.
Once the test is over, the answers are given explaining the marking scheme. Then the same test is replayed taking pauses at every answer and explaining the same to students. In this way, the practice on all tests is completed. After classroom sessions, mock tests are conducted simulating the testing conditions and scores are given for each mock test.
Score Validity:Â 2 years
Registration Mode:Â Abhis Overseas or Online
Mode of payment:Â PTE Voucher (Cash) / Credit Card / Debit Card
Test Fee:Â Rs.15,900 inc 18%GST
Score Reporting time: upto 5 working days
Nature of test:Â Computer Based Test
Official Website:Â www.pearsonpte.com
Rescheduling Fee:Â 25% of the test fees
Test Administration Frequency:Â On a fixed date
Test Repetition policy:Â Next available date
Extra Score Reporting Fee:Â No fee
Late Fee:Â Rs 14,089 plus 18% GST
The PTE Test Format is divided into 6 sections namely-
Introduction
The student is asked to give a self-introductory speech, which is untimed and this part is not assessed.
Speaking and Writing
38 to 47 Questions to be answered in 30 to 35 minutes.
Speaking
35 to 42 Questions to be answered in 30 to 35 minutes
Writing
3 to 5 questions in 50 to 60 minutes
Reading
15 to 20 questions to be answered in 32 to 41 minutes
Listening
17 to 25 questions to be answered in 45 to 57 minutes
The Total duration of the entire Test Format is 3 Hours.
Speaking & Writing (77 – 93 minutes)
SpeakingÂ
It has 2 sections.
Speaking Section 1
It contains a personal introduction. This is an opportunity to give your selected institutions some information about yourself. This section is not scored.
Speaking Section 2Â
It contains read-aloud, repeat sentences, describes images, Retell lectures, and answers short.
Writing :
Summarize written text. You need to write a summary of the text in one sentence. You have 10 minutes to write your summary. Make sure to include the main points of the reading passage in a full single sentence of no more than 75 words.
Write EssayÂ
For this section, you need to write a 200-300-word argumentative essay in response to a prompt. You have 20 minutes to write your essay.
Reading (32 – 41 minutes)Â
For this section, you need to read the passage and answer the multiple-choice question. It would be multiple choice, choose a single answer, Further this module contains multiple-choice, choose multiple answers, re-order paragraphs, and fill in the blanks.
Listening (45 – 57 minutes)Â
You hear an audio recording and need to write a 50-70-word summary of what you heard. You have 10 minutes to write your summary. This module also has multiple-choice, choose multiple answers, fill in the blanks, highlight correct summary, select missing words, highlight incorrect words, and write from dictation.
The overall score is a mark out of 90. A good score of 65 is a good indication of your English language ability in real-life academic situations.
Abhis Overseas offers intensive and comprehensive training services to people aspiring to obtain a desirable score in PTE. We have qualified, experienced, and trained teachers, who impart training to our students.
How we train our students.
We conduct a mock test on the first day of training, simulating the testing conditions, to gauge where the person stands in terms of his English abilities. The individual is given the scores after the test is over. Subsequently, we start the classroom training.
We use Pearson’s Official Guide of PTE, an official publication on PTE, to conduct classroom sessions. For the Speaking part, one-on-one sessions are conducted exactly on the lines of a test, and the answers are discussed after the session. Scores are given and guidelines are provided to improve the scores.
For the Writing Part, firstly, the types of questions are explained with essay-writing guidelines. Students are made to practice all the compositions of summary and essay types from the test software. Each essay is assessed and guidelines are provided to make the essay better.
For Reading, our teachers provide the details about various question types and explain the approach to answer the same. After the introductory discussion, the reading questions are practiced from test software.
Towards the end of each test, every question is discussed with the students, and answers are explained. In this way, all tests are completed with students. Discussion is an integral part of Reading sessions.
For Listening, firstly the test is played non-stop and students answer the questions as they listen.
Salient Features of PTE Training @ Abhis Educampus
• 30 hours of intensive and comprehensive training
• PTE Practice Test Plus from Pearson vue issued as courseware
• Faculty trained by Pearson
• Maximum 10-15 students per batch, making the sessions personalized
• Teaching pedagogy involving a very strong focus on enhancing performance in all the i.e. Reading, Listening, Speaking, and Writing.
• Guiding with an approach towards different question types and providing sufficient practice in test
• 3 full-length mock tests
• Well-stocked library
• Availability of Weekdays (Tuesday to Friday, 2 hours per day) and Weekend Batches (Saturday and Sunday, 4 hours per day) under Regular Mode
• Availability of Fast Track Mode (Tuesday to Sunday, 4 hours every day) for people who want to complete the course at the earliest.
• Facility of shifting to any branch throughout India.
Once the test is over, the answers are given explaining the marking scheme. Then the same test is replayed taking pauses at every answer and explaining the same to students. In this way, the practice on all tests is completed. After classroom sessions, mock tests are conducted simulating the testing conditions and scores are given for each mock test.
Score Validity:Â 2 years
Registration Mode:Â Abhis Overseas or Online
Mode of payment:Â PTE Voucher (Cash) / Credit Card / Debit Card
Test Fee:Â Rs.15,900 inc 18%GST
Score Reporting time: upto 5 working days
Nature of test:Â Computer Based Test
Official Website:Â www.pearsonpte.com
Rescheduling Fee:Â 25% of the test fees
Test Administration Frequency:Â On a fixed date
Test Repetition policy:Â Next available date
Extra Score Reporting Fee:Â No fee
Late Fee:Â Rs 14,089 plus 18% GST