View our exams for:
PTE - General
PTE - Young Learners
The Pearson Tests of English were
originally developed by the University of London Schools
Examination board in 1982. The examination board merged
with the Business & Technology Education Council
(BTEC) in 1996 to become Edexcel, one of the largest
examining bodies of academic and vocational qualifications
in the UK. Edexcel is today part of the Pearson Group
and works alongside Pearson Language Tests to
deliver PTE - General and PTE - Young Learners. These exams are:
Motivating
& help build confidence
PTE are scenario-based English
language assessments designed to allow students the
freedom to express themselves, show what they can do
and how well they can use English as speakers of other
languages.
Authentic &
relevant
The emphasis for our students is on real-life situations
that learners will meet, not on how well they remember
formal vocabulary and structures. For this reason, our
tests use real-life scenarios rather than grammatical
exercises, and focus on a student’s ability to
both understand and communicate proficiently.
Flexible &
communicative
The tasks set at each level are similar to the tasks
used in modern communicative course books and a variety
of teaching materials and approaches can be used to
prepare for the tests.
Comprehensive
& integrate all four skills
There is a single paper which tests listening and reading
comprehension and extended writing and an oral test
which is taken before the written exam paper. The communicative
nature of the tests enables them to be shorter for candidates,
without compromising the quality of the achievement.
Assess &
certificate
The tests are prepared and marked by teams of professionals
and successful candidates receive a certificate of attainment
from the largest examining body in the UK, Edexcel,
a Pearson company.
Provide constructive
feedback & ease of administration
Using our online marking system (e-Pen) and our web-based
test centre service system (Edexcel Online), we are
able to provide fast and helpful feedback on individual
performance of students in the exams. For more information
about the unique e marking system, please see the short
video by clicking on this web link "Inside Edexcel:
The e-revolution"
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for:
PTE - General
PTE - Young Learners |
