PTE Scored Practice Test

Pearson offers multiple PTE Scored Practice Test versions. While all of them follow the same format, duration, scoring system, and feedback style, they differ in content and intended use.

Version 1: Your First Practice Attempt

Version 1 is your starting point for PTE practice.

• It uses a unique set of retired PTE Academic questions that don’t appear in any other version.
• Designed for first-time test-takers to get familiar with the format, question sequence, and time management.
• Recommended as the foundation test to understand how the PTE system works before deeper practice.

Version 2: Mid-Preparation Progress Test

Version 2 provides a completely different set of questions from Version 1.

• Ideal for candidates who have already attempted Version 1 and want to measure improvement.
• The difficulty level remains consistent, but the questions are entirely new.
• Useful for evaluating your skill growth in each communicative area (speaking, writing, reading, listening).
• Great checkpoint to adjust your study plan before your real exam.

Version 3: Final Readiness Check

Version 3 contains another fresh set of questions sourced from Pearson’s retired test pool.

• Best for final-stage preparation before your actual PTE Academic test.
• Helps you simulate test-day pressure and get a realistic sense of your final score.Recommended for those who have completed one or more previous versions and want to confirm readiness for the official exam.
  

• Official & Reliable: Created and scored by Pearson using official algorithms.
• Real Exam Feel: Same timing, format, and interface as the actual test.
• Instant Score Report: Get your result typically within an hour (max 24 hours).
• Comprehensive Feedback: Detailed performance in all four skill areas.
• Flexible Access: Take it anytime, anywhere using your computer.
• Progress Tracking: Compare your results across different versions.
  

Choosing the right version depends on your preparation stage:

• If you’re just starting: Choose Version 1 to learn the pattern and build exam familiarity.
• If you’re midway through prep: Go for Version 2 to check your progress and fine-tune timing.
• If you’re nearly ready: Take Version 3 to do a final readiness check before booking your actual exam.,

Feature Comparison

Real retired questions

• Official Scored Practice Test: ✔
• Free Online Mock Tests: ✖

Official AI scoring

• Official Scored Practice Test: ✔
• Free Online Mock Tests: ✖

Accurate score prediction

• Official Scored Practice Test: ✔
• Free Online Mock Tests: Low accuracy

Designed by Pearson

• Official Scored Practice Test: ✔
• Free Online Mock Tests: Depends on the platform

Cost

• Official Scored Practice Test: Paid
• Free Online Mock Tests: Free

Why the word “scored” matters

• Uses the same automated scoring engine as the real PTE Academic exam.
  
• Includes real retired questions for authentic practice.
  
• Gives deep analytics on speaking, writing, reading and listening.
  
• Offers the closest prediction of your actual exam score.

The Testing Experience

Taking a Scored Practice Test mirrors the actual PTE Academic experience:

1. Computer-Based Format: The test is delivered entirely on a computer, just like the real exam
2. Timed Sections: Each section is fully timed to help you get accustomed to test conditions
3. Three Main Parts:PartSectionTime1Speaking & Writing54–67 min2Reading29–30 min3Listening30–43 min
4. Total Duration: Approximately 2 hours of actual testing time

Technical Requirements

You can take the Scored Practice Test on your laptop or desktop with a stable internet connection. The test requires:

• A working microphone for speaking tasks
• A quiet environment free from distractions
• Chrome or a compatible browser
• Stable internet connection throughout the test

The Scoring Process

Pearson's practice tests use the same scoring system as the actual PTE exam. They are designed from previous content and apply the same scoring algorithms. This means your practice test score is highly predictive of your actual test performance.

After completing your Scored Practice Test, you receive a comprehensive Score Report that provides invaluable insights into your English language proficiency.

Overall Score (10-90 Scale)

Your overall score reflects your general English language ability based on your performance throughout the entire test. This single number is what most universities and immigration authorities look at first.

Score Interpretation:

• 85-90: Expert level - Can understand virtually everything
• 76-84: Very good level - Understands complex texts and speaks fluently
• 59-75: Good level - Can grasp the main points of complex texts
• 50-58: Competent level - Handles familiar situations well
• 43-49: Modest level - Partial command in familiar situations
• Below 43: Requires significant improvement

Communicative Skills Scores

The report provides individual scores for four communicative skills: Listening, Reading, Speaking and Writing. Each is scored on the same 10-90 scale, allowing you to identify which areas need focused improvement.

• Speaking Score: Measures your ability to produce spoken English, including pronunciation, oral fluency, and content delivery.
• Writing Score: Evaluates written English quality, including grammar, vocabulary, spelling, and discourse structure.
• Reading Score: Assesses comprehension of written English texts, including academic passages and everyday materials.
• Listening Score: Tests your ability to understand spoken English in various contexts, from academic lectures to everyday conversations.

Enabling Skills Indicators

The Score Report also includes six enabling skills indicators: Grammar, Oral Fluency, Pronunciation, Spelling, Vocabulary and Written Discourse. These granular metrics help you understand exactly where your strengths and weaknesses lie.

• Grammar: Accuracy in sentence structure and grammatical rules.
• Oral Fluency: Smoothness and natural rhythm of speech.
• Pronunciation: Clarity and accuracy of spoken sounds.
• Spelling: Accuracy in written English spelling.
• Vocabulary: Range and appropriateness of word choice.
• Written Discourse: Logical organisation and coherence of written text

Skills Profile and Personalised Recommendations

Beyond raw scores, the modern PTE Score Report includes a Skills Profile feature that provides:

• Detailed breakdown of performance in specific task types
• Identification of strengths and weaknesses
• Personalised recommendations for improvement
• Alignment with the Global Scale of English (GSE)
• CEFR level equivalency

This actionable feedback helps you create a targeted study plan focused on the areas that need the most improvement.