Pearson Test of English (PTE): A Detailed Overview

    Updated on: 12 Sep 2023 10 min read

    Are you thinking about applying to abroad universities? Or thinking of immigrating to a different country? A jump from a non-English country to an English speaking country is fraught with multiple steps and exams. One of them is clearing the English language proficiency test. 

    As a student, you have a choice between taking the IELTS, TOEFL, or PTE. All three exams will evaluate your understanding of the language. But what exactly is PTE? Let’s find out -

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    What is the COVID-19 PTE Academic Exam alert?

    The conducting body of the PTE Academic test has not yet initiated home testing. Therefore, due to the coronavirus pandemic, the testing centers were closed and the test was not being conducted. With gradual ease in restrictions, some test centers have begun usual work. Before you register for the test, you can check the availability of test centers and time slots. 

    How can you cancel or reschedule the exam?

    You can cancel or reschedule your exam any time you want through your PTE account. It is advised to cancel or reschedule the exam as soon as possible to reduce the cancellation charges. 
    You can cancel or reschedule your exam for free if there are at least 14 days remaining before your exam date. You will be charged 50% of the registration fee if you wish to cancel or reschedule with 13 to 8 days remaining before the exam. Your entire registration fee will be charged if you wish to cancel or reschedule the test with 7 days remaining before the test. 



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Written by vishakha Bhagia

Interest in Finance with a flair for writing, Vishakha has written on education loans and the study abroad field for the last two years with articles published in Times of India, Outlook India, The Hindu, and many more publications.


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Aman Jain graduated from IIT Kanpur, and currently functions as the CMO at GyanDhan. He is deeply passionate about creating equality in higher education and has directly interacted with 2 Lakh students in his 8-year-long journey.


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