🎧 PTE Preparation

PTE Preparation Online PTE Academic & PTE Core

Small groups, personal feedback and a plan built around your target score, from your first assessment to test day.

✦Small groups, max 5✦Personal feedback✦9 years of teaching experience
About PTE

PTE in a nutshell, and which one you need

Computer-basedTaken at an authorised test centre
AI-scoredSpeaking and writing included
Scores 10–90Overall and skill scores
Fast resultsTypically within 48 hours

PTE Academic

For study and migration
  • About 2 hours in three parts: Speaking & Writing, Reading, Listening
  • Skills are tested together, so one task can count towards more than one skill
  • Scores from 10 to 90, aligned to the CEFR
  • Pearson also offers PTE Academic UKVI for UK visa applications

PTE Core

General English, recognised by IRCC for Canada
  • A 2-hour, computer-based test of general English
  • Recognised by IRCC for economic immigration programmes and for citizenship
  • Scores map directly to Canadian Language Benchmarks (CLB)
  • Taken at a test centre only, not at home

PTE or IELTS?

Both are widely used for study and migration. PTE is fully computer-based and AI-scored, with results typically within 48 hours, while IELTS Speaking is a face-to-face conversation with an examiner. Check which one your university or visa route accepts, or take our free assessment and we will help you decide.

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Why Athovia for PTE

Prepared part by part, with the real task types

Speaking & Writing

Time: 54–67 minutes

Tests: Read Aloud, Repeat Sentence, Describe Image, Summarize Written Text and essay writing.

We help: pronunciation, fluency and structured answers, with AI-assisted insights and educator feedback.

Reading

Time: 29–30 minutes

Tests: Re-order Paragraphs, Fill in the Blanks and multiple-choice questions.

We help: timed practice and strategies for speed and accuracy.

Listening

Time: 30–43 minutes

Tests: Summarize Spoken Text, Fill in the Blanks and Write from Dictation.

We help: note-taking and focused listening practice.

✦Small groups of at most 5✦Human guidance✦AI-assisted insights✦Personalised feedback

See the official PTE test format and PTE Core pages on Pearson's website.

Free assessment

Find out where you stand.

Take the free assessment and we will email you a personalised recommendation based on an AI-powered evaluation.

  1. 1
    Assess yourselfFree assessment and your recommendation
  2. 2
    Master Demo Class₹251, fully adjusted against your course fee
  3. 3
    Subscribe and attendYour plan, built around your target score
  4. 4
    Practise with feedbackTimed practice in the PTE format
  5. 5
    Take PTE and celebrateShare your score with us
Your PTE plan

Preparation planned around you

Your target and test dateTell us the score you need and when you test; we shape the plan from there.
All parts or just oneFull preparation, a single part such as Speaking & Writing, or individual doubt-clearing sessions.
Small groups, personal attentionLearn with at most 5 students and get feedback built around you.
FAQ

Questions about PTE and Athovia

What is PTE?

PTE is Pearson's computer-based English test. PTE Academic takes about 2 hours in three parts (Speaking & Writing, Reading, Listening), is scored by AI on a scale of 10 to 90, and gives results typically within 48 hours.

PTE Academic or PTE Core?

PTE Core is the general English test that IRCC recognises for Canadian economic immigration and citizenship. PTE Academic is used for study and for many visa routes. Pearson suggests PTE Core for migrating to Canada and PTE Academic for studying there. Always confirm the requirement with your university or immigration authority.

How is PTE scored?

Scores run from 10 to 90, with an overall score and scores for each skill, produced by Pearson's AI scoring. Each university or visa route sets its own minimum, and PTE Core scores map to CLB levels. Scores are valid for two years.

PTE or IELTS?

Both are widely used for study and migration. PTE is fully computer-based and AI-scored, with results typically within 48 hours, while IELTS Speaking is a face-to-face conversation with an examiner. Check which one your university or visa route accepts, or take our free assessment and we will help you decide.

Where do I register for the test?

Registration and test dates are on the official Pearson PTE website. PTE is taken at an authorised test centre. Athovia prepares you for the test; it does not register candidates.

How does Athovia prepare me for PTE?

Your preparation is planned around you: your target score, your test date and the skills you want to strengthen, whether that is the whole test or a single part. Get in touch and our experts will shape the plan with you.

How does the ₹251 Master Demo Class work?

Reserve a slot for ₹251 and attend a real class with our educators. If you enrol in a course, the full ₹251 is adjusted against your course fee. Terms apply.

Can I reschedule a class?

You can request a reschedule from your My Athovia dashboard.

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Questions? Talk to an expert

Athovia is an independent preparation provider and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Pearson. PTE, PTE Academic and PTE Core are trademarks of Pearson. Test registration, dates, fees and requirements are on the official Pearson PTE website and with your university or immigration authority; please check them before you apply.

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