PTE Academic and IELTS are both English proficiency tests. PTE is fully computer-based and uses automated scoring for most tasks. The format, timing and question types differ — PTE focuses on integrated tasks (speaking + writing, etc.) and is often faster to book and receive results.

Difficulty is subjective. PTE uses computer-based recording and automated scoring; some test takers prefer the format. Preparation and familiarity with the test format determine how easy it feels.

PTE Academic is accepted by universities and governments in many countries including the USA, UK, Australia, New Zealand, Canada, and several European countries. Always confirm with your institution or visa authority.

PTE test results are generally valid for two years from the test date, similar to IELTS.

The official Pearson PTE website (for booking and test information) is https://www.pearsonpte.com/.

You can book online via the Pearson PTE website. Steps: create an account, check available centers/dates, accept terms and conditions, select test date and pay fees. Follow the site instructions to complete the booking.

PTE centers are available in many countries around the world. For example, Sri Lanka has 5 official PTE test centers, while Australia has over 40 centers across various states and territories.

Fees fluctuate and vary by test centre; check the Pearson PTE booking page or contact local centres for current USD/LKR pricing and any service fees.

You can reschedule through your Pearson account before the rescheduling cut-off. Policies and fees may apply — refer to Pearson’s rescheduling rules on their website.

Cancellation/refund rules depend on how far in advance you cancel. Typically there are partial or no refunds if you cancel within certain windows. Check Pearson PTE terms for exact policy.

PTE Academic results are usually available within 2–5 business days. Pearson posts the exact date in your account after testing.

The PTE Academic test contains integrated speaking & writing tasks and separate reading & listening sections. Question types include: Read Aloud, Repeat Sentence, Describe Image, Essay, Summarize Written Text, multiple choice, fill-in-the-blanks and more. The test is fully computer-based and is scored on a scale of 10–90.