Approved by the UK Home Office for work and study visas
Results typically in 48 Hours
SELT Unique Reference Number (URN) included
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Single 2-hour computer-based test
Test all 4 language skills in just 2 hours at a test center
Fast and convenient
Book easily with frequent test dates and get results in typically 2 days
Fair and accurate scoring
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What can you use PTE Academic UKVI for?
For UK student visas
Accepted for UK Student visa applications (Student route, formerly Tier 4 General), including:
- Study below degree level, such as foundation and pathway courses
- Courses at institutions that are not Higher Education Institutions (HEIs)
For UK work visas
Take PTE Academic UKVI to prove your English for UK work visa applications, including:
Skilled Worker visa (formerly known as the Tier 2 General work visa)
Innovator Founder visa
Minister of Religion visa (Tier 2)
Applying to study at a university in the UK? If you plan to apply to a UK university for a degree-level study progam, you may require a PTE Academic test.
Your PTE Academic UKVI journey in 4 simple steps
Book your test
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Prepare
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Complete the test in 2 hours
Take a short, single, computer-based test in a small test center with no more than 15 seats per room.
Get results fast and share
Receive your results usually in just 2 days. Your Score Report will contain a SELT URN for your visa application so that the UK Government can verify your results.
Free preparation
Explore short courses, test format guides, and plan your studies with our study planner
Assess your score potential
Try the test in advance with an official Scored Practice Test – and learn how you might score
All preparation in one place
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Part 1: Speaking & Writing
Duration
76–84 minutes
Question types
9 question types
Skills assessed
Speaking & Writing
Part 2: Reading
Duration
22–30 minutes
Question types
5 question types
Skills assessed
Reading
Part 3: Listening
Duration
31–39 minutes
Question types
8 question types
Skills assessed
Listening
What our test takers say
I get nervous when I'm talking to a person when they are assessing me, so PTE was the best option for me because I was comfortable.
Ease of practice and quick results were the top reason which made taking PTE a pleasant experience. I received more than the required score and I am very happy about that.
For someone who is terrified of public speaking and managing speaking anxiety, PTE is the best option to take.
Fair and accurate scoring
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Fast results
Receive your Score Report, usually within 2 days, including a detailed breakdown by skill
Free, unlimited sharing
Access your scores anytime and send them for free to as many institutions as you need
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