Comparison between IELTS and PTE Academic
- PTE Academic is a fair test.It’s highly accurate computer marking means consistent scores and no potential for examiner bias.
- PTE Academic is secure. Give universities confidence in your score: palm-vein scanning, randomised test forms and data forensics ensure universities know your test score is really yours, and mean that your score is safe.
- PTE Academic tests real-life language. Prepare for life abroad as you listen to university lectures and respond to questions about life on campus with our real-life test of academic English.
- PTE Academic is unlimited. You can send your scores to as many institutions as you choose – there are no additional fees for extra score reports.
IELTS | PTE difference comparison
| Modules | IELTS | PTE Academic |
| Registration | 15 Days | 48 Hours |
| Result | 13 Days | 5 Days |
| Format | Paper | Computer |
| Assessment | Human Rated | Computer Rated |
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Speaking |
Time: 11-14 Minutes
Pattern: Interview Format |
Time: 30-35 Minutes
Pattern: No Invigilator, Short Responses |
| Interview
Cue Card (2 Minutes) Cross Questioning |
Read Aloud Repeat Sentence Describe Image Re-Tell Lecture
Ans. Short Questions |
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Reading |
Time: 60 Minutes
No. of Ques: 40 Multiple questions from Single Passage |
Time: 32-41 Minutes
No. of Ques: 15-20 One question from Single Passage |
| Length of passage 900-1200 words
Multiple Choice Questions Fill Ups True/False/Not Given Headings/Titles Match |
Length of passage 50-250 words Multiple Choice, Single Answer Multiple Choice, Multiple Answers Re-order Paragraphs
Blanks with options |
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Writing |
Time: 60 Minutes
Pattern: Write on a sheet |
Time: 40-50 Minutes
Pattern: Type on a computer |
| 2 Tasks Graph writing Essay | 4 Items
2-3 Summary Writing Essay Writing |
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Listening |
Time: 30 Minutes + 10 Minutes
Ques: 40 Pattern: Attempt while listening Multiple questions from Single Track |
Time: 45-57 Minutes
Ques: 18-23 Pattern: Attempt after listening, One question from Single Track |
| Length of track: 7-8 Minutes Multiple Choice Questions Fill Ups
Maps |
Length of track: 45-60 seconds Summarize Spoken Text Multiple Choice, Single Answer
Multiple Choice, Multiple Answer Blanks Highlight Incorrect Word Choose the right Summary Dictation |
IELTS and PTE Academic score comparison
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