15 PTE Academic practice questions covering Reading, Vocabulary in Context, and Grammar — with instant AI-style scoring and IELTS equivalency benchmarks.
PTE Academic (Pearson Test of English Academic) is a computer-based English proficiency exam. Uniquely, it is entirely AI-scored — removing human examiner bias. Results are available within 2 business days.
PTE Academic is accepted by thousands of universities worldwide and recognised for Australian, UK, New Zealand, and Canadian immigration. Scores range from 10 to 90, with most universities requiring 50–65 and skilled migration typically requiring 65+.
Personal Introduction, Read Aloud, Repeat Sentence, Describe Image, Re-tell Lecture, Answer Short Question, Summarize Written Text, Essay.
Multiple Choice (single/multiple), Re-order Paragraphs, Fill in the Blanks (Reading), Reading & Writing Fill in the Blanks.
Summarize Spoken Text, Multiple Choice, Fill in the Blanks, Highlight Correct Summary, Select Missing Word, Highlight Incorrect Words, Write from Dictation.
| PTE Score | IELTS Equivalent | Use Case |
|---|---|---|
| 79–90 | 8.0+ | Expert / C2 — skilled migration |
| 65–78 | 7.0–7.5 | Advanced / C1 — top universities, PR |
| 58–64 | 6.5 | Upper Intermediate — most universities |
| 50–57 | 6.0 | Intermediate — conditional admission |
| 42–49 | 5.5 | Lower Intermediate — visa dependent |
PTE Academic (Pearson Test of English Academic) is a computer-based English proficiency test developed by Pearson. It is fully scored by artificial intelligence, meaning no human raters, and results are available within 2 business days. Scored 10–90, it is accepted by thousands of universities and for Australian, UK, and Canadian visas.
PTE Academic results are typically available within 48 hours (2 business days) of sitting the exam. This is significantly faster than IELTS (3–13 days) or TOEFL (4–8 days).
For Australian student visas, most courses require PTE 50–65. For UK student visas (CAS), universities typically require PTE 51–70. PR points in Australia and Canada may require PTE 65+. Skilled migration often requires PTE 79+ (equivalent to IELTS 8.0).
Many candidates find PTE easier because it is AI-scored (eliminating examiner bias), the format is consistent, and some tasks (like Read Aloud) allow you to leverage fluency. However, the integrated task format and strict timing can be challenging. FluentMock lets you practice both and see which suits you.
The PTE Academic exam takes approximately 2 hours (no breaks). It consists of Speaking & Writing (54–67 min), Reading (29–30 min), and Listening (30–43 min). Results appear online within 48 hours.
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