PTE Academic — Free Online Mock Test
3 sections per official format: Speaking & Writing (merged, 54-67 min), Reading (29-30 min), Listening (30-43 min). 10-90 scaled score per skill. · Official language: English.
Intermediate
Language Proficiency
70 questions
127 min
50 distinct variants
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PTE Academic exam at a glance
PTE Academic section breakdown
The PTE Academic mock test on Wrexa Edge replicates the real exam's section structure — same names, same question count per section, same time limits. Inter-section breaks are enforced.
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Speaking & Writing (combined · 25 Q)
25 questions · 67 minutes · ~161 sec/question
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Reading (15-20 Q)
15 questions · 30 minutes · ~120 sec/question
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Listening (17-25 Q · audio plays once)
30 questions · 30 minutes · ~60 sec/question
PTE Academic scoring & marking scheme
Strategy: PTE Academic has no negative marking. Attempt every question — blank answers cost you potential marks but cannot pull your score down.
Scale: PTE Academic (10-90).
How PTE Academic is conducted
Mode
Proctored — Wrexa Edge mirrors this with a webcam-based proctoring flow (face detection, room scan, fullscreen lock, tab-switch detection).
Test format
Linear / fixed-form — every candidate sees the same number of questions per section.
Backtracking
Allowed — you can revisit and change answers within a section.
Mark for review
Available — flag tough questions and return to them before submitting the section.
PTE Academic time strategy
With 70 questions in 127 minutes, you have about 109 seconds per question on average. Successful candidates aim for the following pacing on each section:
Speaking & Writing (combined · 25 Q)
Target ~161 sec/question. If a question takes more than 242 seconds, mark for review and move on.
Reading (15-20 Q)
Target ~120 sec/question. If a question takes more than 180 seconds, mark for review and move on.
Listening (17-25 Q · audio plays once)
Target ~60 sec/question. If a question takes more than 90 seconds, mark for review and move on.
Wrexa Edge's analytics show your actual time-per-question after every mock so you can spot which sections you're losing time on.
PTE Academic topics covered
Across the 50 Wrexa Edge variants of PTE Academic, the following topics appear most often (sample distribution from one variant):
Speaking & Writing (combined · 25 Q)
- Reading — Trade History · 2
- Reading — Vaccines · 2
- Reading — Computer Science · 2
- Reading — Marine Biology · 2
- Reading — Neural Networks · 2
- Grammar — Subject-Verb Agreement · 2
- Grammar — Tense · 2
- Reading — Globalization · 1
Reading (15-20 Q)
- Reading — Existentialism · 5
- Reading — Dark Matter · 5
- Reading — Cell Biology · 5
Listening (17-25 Q · audio plays once)
- Reading — Legal History · 5
- Reading — Existentialism · 5
- Reading — Dark Matter · 5
- Reading — Cell Biology · 5
- Reading — Antibiotic Resistance · 5
- Reading — Physics · 5
Sample PTE Academic questions
A preview of real practice questions from the Wrexa Edge PTE Academic bank — the same style, phrasing and difficulty you'll face on test day. Full solutions unlock free inside the mock.
Speaking & Writing (combined · 25 Q) · Reading — Globalization
Q1. The passage on globalization primarily aims to:
Why: Correct answer: D — describe a phenomenon or concept. Topic: Reading — Globalization.
Reading (15-20 Q) · Reading — Existentialism
Q2. Which best summarizes the existentialism passage?
Why: Correct answer: B — A concise factual overview. Topic: Reading — Existentialism.
Listening (17-25 Q · audio plays once) · Reading — Legal History
Q3. The main idea of the legal history passage centers on:
Why: Correct answer: B — a well-supported general claim. Topic: Reading — Legal History.
Speaking & Writing (combined · 25 Q) · Reading — Trade History
Q4. According to the trade history passage, the topic is best described as:
Why: Correct answer: A — well-established and significant. Topic: Reading — Trade History.
Reading (15-20 Q) · Reading — Existentialism
Q5. According to the existentialism passage, the topic is best described as:
Why: Correct answer: B — well-established and significant. Topic: Reading — Existentialism.
Listening (17-25 Q · audio plays once) · Reading — Legal History
Q6. Which statement does the legal history passage most directly support?
Why: Correct answer: B — Multiple data points support the claim.. Topic: Reading — Legal History.
These are a handful of the 3500 unique PTE Academic questions across all 50 Wrexa Edge variants — start a free mock to attempt the full set with instant scoring.
PTE Academic difficulty calibration
Intermediate tier. Intermediate-level: assumes a working command of the syllabus. Most candidates need 2-4 months of focused prep.
3 sections per official format: Speaking & Writing (merged, 54-67 min), Reading (29-30 min), Listening (30-43 min). 10-90 scaled score per skill. · Official language: English.
Verified content — Wrexa Edge's PTE Academic bank has been deeply curated with real exam-aligned content (estimated 100% syllabus coverage).
How Wrexa Edge prepares you for PTE Academic
Real test-day interface
Our language skin mirrors the actual PTE Academic testing software — same timer, palette, tools, and navigation.
50 distinct variants
3500 unique practice questions, each variant a fresh test — not just shuffled options.
Detailed analytics
Scaled score, section accuracy, topic-wise heatmap, time-per-question — see where to focus after every attempt.
Spaced repetition (Notebook)
Wrong answers and flagged questions flow into an SM-2 spaced-repetition deck so you actually retain what you learn.
Optional proctoring
Browser-based face-api detection (no install) — turn it on to simulate real PTE Academic test-day conditions.
Free to start
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the PTE Academic exam pattern?
- PTE Academic contains 70 questions across 3 sections: Speaking & Writing (combined · 25 Q), Reading (15-20 Q), Listening (17-25 Q · audio plays once). Total duration is 127 minutes (about 109 seconds per question).
- Does PTE Academic have negative marking?
- No — PTE Academic has no negative marking. Each correct answer is worth 1 mark, so attempt every question.
- How is PTE Academic scored?
- Scaled score range: 10 to 90. PTE Academic (10-90).
- How can I practise PTE Academic online for free?
- Wrexa Edge offers free full-length PTE Academic mock tests with instant scoring, detailed explanations, and 50 distinct variants. Sign up for free at Wrexa Edge and start practising in under a minute — no card required.
- What is the difficulty level of PTE Academic?
- PTE Academic is rated Intermediate difficulty on Wrexa Edge. Intermediate-level: assumes a working command of the syllabus. Most candidates need 2-4 months of focused prep. 3 sections per official format: Speaking & Writing (merged, 54-67 min), Reading (29-30 min), Listening (30-43 min). 10-90 scaled score per skill. · Official language: English.
- How long is the PTE Academic exam?
- PTE Academic runs for 127 minutes total across 3 sections. On Wrexa Edge the timer is enforced exactly as on the real exam — including mandatory inter-section breaks.
- What topics are covered in PTE Academic?
- PTE Academic is split into: Speaking & Writing (combined · 25 Q), Reading (15-20 Q), Listening (17-25 Q · audio plays once). Each section is timed and weighted separately. 3 sections per official format: Speaking & Writing (merged, 54-67 min), Reading (29-30 min), Listening (30-43 min). 10-90 scaled score per skill. · Official language: English.
- What tools or aids are allowed during PTE Academic?
- No special tools are required. Note: real exam is proctored — Wrexa Edge mirrors this with a webcam-based proctoring flow you can enable.
- Is the PTE Academic test adaptive?
- No — PTE Academic is a fixed-form (linear) test. Every candidate sees the same number of questions per section.
- How many PTE Academic mock tests does Wrexa Edge offer?
- Wrexa Edge generates 50 distinct PTE Academic variants — each with different question content, not just shuffled options. That's 3500 unique practice questions you can attempt, all in the real test-day interface, free to start.
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