PTE Academic

PTE Academic exam at a glance

PTE Academic section breakdown

• Speaking (12 Q)
  12 questions · 35 minutes
• Writing (13 Q)
  13 questions · 32 minutes
• Reading (15 Q)
  15 questions · 30 minutes
• Listening (30 Q)
  30 questions · 30 minutes

Sample question

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Frequently asked questions

What is the PTE Academic exam pattern?

PTE Academic contains 70 questions across 4 sections: Speaking (12 Q), Writing (13 Q), Reading (15 Q), Listening (30 Q). Total duration is 127 minutes.

Does PTE Academic have negative marking?

No — PTE Academic has no negative marking. Each correct answer is worth 1 mark.

How is PTE Academic scored?

Scaled score range: 10 to 90. PTE Academic (10-90).

How can I practise PTE Academic for free?

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What is the difficulty level of PTE Academic?

PTE Academic is rated Intermediate difficulty on Wrexa Edge. Speaking (12) + Writing (13) + Reading (15) + Listening (30).

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