The Pearson Test of English, or PTE, is a standardized exam for students wishing to study overseas. To study abroad, you need to prove your English language proficiency. PTE is one of the tests which helps you demonstrate your competency in reading, writing, speaking, and listening. The PTE is a computer-based test scored on a scale of 10-90. These points are accepted worldwide, including in Australia, New Zealand, and many others.
PTE and PTE Academic are globally scaled in scores between 10 and 90, on which students receive an overall score. The points they obtain, provides an accurate assessment of their English language skills in writing, reading, speaking, and listening.
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PTE Band Score |
Levels |
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Between 85 and 90 |
Expert |
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Between 76 and 84 |
Very Good |
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Between 59 and 75 |
Good |
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Between 43 and 58 |
Competent |
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between 30 and 42 |
Modest |
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between 10 and 29 |
Limited |
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Universities |
Offering courses |
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The University of Sydney |
Architecture, design and planning Arts and social sciences Business Economics Education and social work Engineering and computer science Law Medicine and health Music Science |
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The University of Melbourne |
Architecture, building, planning and design Arts, humanities and social sciences Business and economics Education Engineering Environment Health Information technology and computer science Law Music, visual and performing arts Science Agricultural and veterinary sciences |
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Abbott School of Business |
sales techniques retail management sports and entertainment tourism import/export development event planning. |
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The University of Wollongong |
Undergraduate – Bachelor courses Postgraduate – Master, Graduate Certificate, Graduate Diploma and Doctorate courses UOW College – Diplomas and University Entrance Programs Undergraduate Certificates |
It is a leading education provider offering English language, senior high school, Singapore Government School Proprietary Certificate, Diploma, Advanced Diploma, and Bachelor's degrees. The institution offers over 150 qualifications to around 10000 students throughout Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Gold Coast, Adelaide, Perth, Armidale, and Dubbo.
You require at least a score of 65 in PTE to qualify for an Australian Permanent Residency or PR. However, the minimum level is competent English if you apply for subclass 189 or 190.
To be eligible for a student visa for the Australian subcontinent, the minimum PTE score you require is 42. If you do at least ten weeks of English Language Intensive Courses for Overseas Students (ELICOS), a score of 36 is also acceptable, which becomes 30 if you do at least 20 weeks of ELICOS.
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