PTE Academic in the United States
Choose PTE Academic to take you to the USA
For study
Take PTE Academic, which is accepted by thousands of academic programs, to enable you to study in the USA.
World-renowned education, access to advanced technologies and cutting-edge research are just some of the reasons increasing numbers of students from around the world are moving to the USA to study.
For work
Take PTE Academic to kickstart your career in the States.
Many people migrate to work in nursing in the USA. PTE Academic is recognised by the US Immigration Department (USCIS) and Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA). CGFNS, the largest US nursing & healthcare credentialing service provider, also accepts PTE for their VisaScreen Certificate.
Single-session 2-hour, computer-based English proficiency test
Results typically available in 48 hours
No separate speaking exam with a human examiner so you are judged purely on your English skills
Who accepts PTE?
PTE is recognised by over 1,500 institutions throughout the USA, including Harvard, Yale and the University of California, Berkeley.
Use our search tool for more information on who accepts PTE in the USA.
Find your nearest test center
We have test centers across the USA, including cities such as New York, Chicago, Houston and Los Angeles.
You can also take your PTE test worldwide, in countries such as India, China and the Philippines.
Find the test center location that suits you best, plus PTE Academic fees.