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How should I start preparing for PTE?

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James Stevens

Updated on March 03, 2026

How to prepare for PTE Academic

  1. Know your target score. A good starting point is to understand your current English proficiency level, and the PTE score you need to achieve.
  2. Know the test format.
  3. Understand how the test is scored.
  4. Choose your preparation resources.
  5. Tips for test day.

Is PTE exam hard?

My personal opinion says PTE as an exam is tougher than IELTS. But, at the same time, scoring in PTE is much easier than IELTS. You can use the free EDX IELTS test preparation courses online to improve your score. Since PTE is a computer-based test, the chances of human bias while scoring is almost negligible.

How long do you need to prepare for PTE?

Remember to allow up to four to six weeks preparation for your PTE exam by sticking to a rigorous study plan.

Is it easy to get 79 in PTE?

There is no easy way or a magic spell to score 79+ in the PTE Exam but there are definitely a lot of smarter and efficient ways you can reach this score level. You will come across a lot of materials, article and even trainers who ensure a band 8 equivalent score in the PTE Academic Test.

Can we do PTE at home?

Each PTE Home test is a pass–fail speaking and listening test, taken on a computer in a secure and friendly test environment. You can choose to take the PTE Home test in any one of our centres in 22 cities across India.

Can you do PTE at home?

No, you cannot. Although the PTE test is a computer-based exam, one needs to sit the test in an authorized PTE test center. In other words, you need to do the test on a Pearson computer in a Pearson secured test room.

Is 79 a good score in PTE?

All in all, the PTE test is very candidate friendly and less stressful compared to its rival IELTS. If anyone has an average score of 6 in IELTS, he/she can achieve 79 in the PTE Academic in a matter of two months practice.

What is the hardest part of PTE exam?

The most difficult part of the PTE test according to a mean of 100 random PTE results is reading followed by writing. This post will discuss the reason for this. Most PTE candidates miss points in their reading skill.

Is PTE easier than ielts?

The short answer to this question is NO. The difficulty of IELTS compared to PTE is the same. Neither test is easier than the other. They are both demanding and require fundamental skill building as well as knowledge of the test format.

Is PTE better than ielts?

How to prepare for the PTE Academic exam?

For the best PTE Academic preparation, try our offline Scored Practice Test which includes all tasks of the exam. – Mock Test Take my online class request? Class Takers will help you to be prepared for your next exam.

Is Advanced PTEeXAM multiple choice?

FAXED, SCANNED, OR LATE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. The Advanced PTEeXAM is offered as a computer-based format multiple-choice examination through Prometric Testing Centers. Computer-based testing allows candidates to take his or her examination in the convenient testing center close to home saving time and money.

Do I need a certified translation for the Advanced PTEeXAM®?

If original documentation is not in English, a certified translation must be attached to each document. NOTE: Only a copy of an applicant’s current license to practice medicine or letter of good standing, completed application, and the application fee is required to sit for the Advanced PTEeXAM®.

What documentation is required to complete the 2016 NBE Advanced PTEeXAM® application?

The following documentation is required to successfully complete the 2016 NBE Advanced PTEeXAM® application: Completed, signed, and received application before the registration deadline (please see handbook for deadline dates). A copy of your current license to practice medicine with an expiration date.