PTE Academic Guides
Plain explanations of how PTE Academic works, how it is scored and how to prepare, with links straight into practice.
PTE Academic Exam Format
All 22 scored question types, the three parts and the timings, updated for the August 2025 changes.
Read the guideHow PTE Scoring Works
The 10 to 90 scale, skill scores, integrated tasks, partial credit and minus marking.
Read the guideA Four-Week PTE Study Plan
A week-by-week plan that moves from task basics to timed mock tests.
Read the guidePTE vs IELTS
A neutral comparison of format, scoring, speaking style and results.
Read the guideGuides for each question type
Every practice page includes a guide to that question type: how it works, what is scored, how to answer and common mistakes.