Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic)

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PTE Academic: Today’s English language test for tomorrow’s leaders

What is PTE Academic?
PTE Academic is a computer-based test for international students. It is accepted by business schools such as London Business School, Harvard Business School, Columbia Business School. INSEAD, IE and IESE. The test is approved for UK and Australian student visas and endorsed and preferred by the Graduate Management Admission Council® (GMAC®), the non-profit council if business schools that administers the GMAT® exam.

PTE: A Great Opportunity for Non-Native English Speakers


Why choose PTE Academic to support your MBA application? Business schools accept PTE Academic because it gives them confidence that students have the appropriate level of English to succeed in the MBA environment. The test contains real-life material from academic contexts, ensuring that you and your chosen business school get a reliable indication of your level of English.

How do I register and book a test date? The entire PTE Academic testing process is fast and convenient using the same online scheduling and registration tools that you use to book your GMAT test. With test centers available globally, you could even take the entire test and submit your scores online within one week.

How do I prepare? Official test-preparation materials help you prepare for the test and build your confidence:

  • Online practice tests enable you to accurately predict your score on test day (currently $20)
  • The Official Guide to PTE Academic ($41.25)
  • Test tutorial that shows you how to navigate the test (free)

Questions? Visit Pearson PTE.