PTE Academic practice scored the way the exam scores you
PTE Academic is a fully computer-based English test taken in a single sitting of about two hours, scored 10–90 largely by machine. Universities worldwide accept it, and it is approved for Australian and New Zealand visa applications.
Because the real exam is machine-scored, practising against AI scoring is not a compromise — it is training on the same terms you will be marked. Our bank covers every task type with instant scores and feedback.
The test at a glance
Scores run from 10 to 90 — an overall score plus communicative-skill scores for listening, reading, speaking and writing. Many tasks are cross-scored: read aloud, for instance, feeds both speaking and reading. Results typically arrive within about two days, often faster.
| Part | Approx. time | What it includes |
|---|---|---|
| 1 · Speaking & Writing | roughly 55–70 minutes | Personal introduction (unscored), read aloud, repeat sentence, describe image, re-tell lecture, answer short question, plus newer interactive tasks, then summarize written text and essay |
| 2 · Reading | roughly 30 minutes | Reading & writing fill-in-the-blanks, multiple choice (single and multiple answer), re-order paragraphs, reading fill-in-the-blanks |
| 3 · Listening | roughly 30–45 minutes | Summarize spoken text, multiple choice, fill-in-the-blanks, highlight correct summary, select missing word, highlight incorrect words, write from dictation |
Why integrated scoring changes your strategy
PTE’s highest-leverage tasks are the ones that feed two skills at once. Write from dictation contributes heavily to both listening and writing; read aloud to speaking and reading. Preparing by overall score alone hides this — you want per-task-type accuracy, because lifting your weakest cross-scored task moves two skill scores together.
Our progress tracking is built around exactly that: accuracy per task type, so you always know which of the twenty-odd formats is holding your score down.
What DigiSurf gives you
- Every task type across all three parts, in the real on-screen formats with real timing.
- 1,000+ practice items, with the heavily-weighted types stocked deepest.
- AI scoring within about a minute — including speaking tasks, scored for content, fluency and pronunciation like the real engine.
- A free tier to start practising immediately; Pro unlocks unlimited AI-scored attempts.
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Frequently asked questions
How long is PTE Academic?
About two hours in a single sitting: Speaking & Writing first, then Reading, then Listening. Pearson has kept the total around two hours even as task types have been added, by adjusting item counts.
How is it scored?
On a 10–90 scale, mostly by automated scoring with human oversight. You receive an overall score plus four communicative-skill scores. Many task types contribute to two skills at once.
Who accepts PTE?
Thousands of universities and colleges worldwide, and it is approved for Australian and New Zealand visa purposes. Confirm acceptance with your specific institution on the official Pearson list.
Is DigiSurf’s PTE practice free?
Yes to start — you can practise on the free tier immediately after signing up. Pro removes limits and unlocks unlimited AI-scored speaking and writing attempts.
Is this the official PTE?
No. DigiSurf Academy is an independent preparation platform; our items are original works in the published exam format. Book the real test at pearsonpte.com.
Official sources & further reading
Exam facts on this page are written in our own words from information published by the test maker. Always confirm current test rules, dates and fees on the official site:
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