Learn the test before you practise
PTE Academic format
Understand the three test parts, 22 scored task types, timing ranges and integrated skills.
All 22 scored tasks
Browse each task by section with direct links to its guide and filtered practice.
10-90 score guide
Learn partial credit, negative marking, integrated scoring and how to repair a low skill.
What is a good PTE score?
See what each band means and the score ranges study and migration typically ask for.
PTE Speaking practice
Start with intent-based Speaking paths for Read Aloud, Repeat Sentence, Describe Image and repair work.
PTE vs IELTS
Compare format, scoring, speed and skill fit before deciding whether PTE is the right test to practise.
PTE in 7 days
Use a focused schedule when test day is close and you need diagnosis, repair, mock and taper.
Move from reading into attempts
| Goal | Best resource | Use when |
|---|---|---|
| Target one section | PTE Practice Hub | You know which skill or task family needs reps. |
| Repair Speaking | PTE Speaking Practice | You need fluency, pronunciation, recall or image-description attempts. |
| Choose between tests | PTE vs IELTS | You need to compare format, scoring and speed before committing to PTE. |
| Run the full order | Complete format diagnostic | You want a baseline across every scored task type. |
| Prepare for a full session | PTE mock-test guide | You need the flow, setup and review expectations before starting. |
| Repair one task | Task guide loops | You want a 15-minute loop from strategy to focused attempts. |
| Use response frameworks | PTE templates | You want reusable structures for Describe Image, essays and summaries. |
Free PTE tools and planners
PTE to IELTS & CEFR
Map any PTE score to its IELTS band and CEFR level, in either direction.
PTE word counter
Check your essay and summary length against the real PTE form gates as you type.
Study plan generator
Turn your test date and level into a dated, week-by-week plan.
Score target planner
Turn four skill estimates into a focused seven-session practice sequence.
Decide whether to test or practise again
Keep the next session connected to the last one
- Open PTE attempt review after a scored attempt.
- Look for recurring form, recall, fluency, spelling or negative-marking issues.
- Return to the matching task guide and run a focused loop before taking another mock.
PTE students should not have to guess what to do next. PrepEx now connects guide, practice, readiness, scoring and review pages into one route.
Use PrepEx for practice, Pearson for official decisions
PrepEx is independent of Pearson. Use PrepEx resources for preparation, task familiarity, feedback and practice estimates. Pearson's official materials and official scored practice products remain the final authority for test-day rules and official score-potential assessment.
Primary sources: Pearson PTE Academic test format, Pearson PTE Academic scoring, and Pearson PTE preparation.