What is PTE ?

Our PTE program at Dream Next is an intensive, technology-driven course that prepares you for the 2025 exam format. We cover all 20+ item types—from Read Aloud and Repeat Sentences to Write from Dictation. Our curriculum focuses on "integrated skills," where one task contributes to multiple scores (e.g., Reading & Writing Fill in the Blanks). We provide specialized training on microphone techniques and typing speed, ensuring you are technically proficient as well as linguistically capable.

Scoring System

The PTE scoring system is uniquely transparent. You receive an Overall Score and individual Communicative Skill Scores. In 2025, the AI algorithm has become even more sophisticated, prioritizing oral fluency and natural pronunciation over memorized templates. Scoring is either binary (Correct/Incorrect) or partial-credit based on the complexity of the task.

Format Of The PTE Test

Speaking and Writing

Evaluates your ability to communicate in academic environments through tasks like "Read Aloud," "Retell Lecture," and a 200–300 word essay.

Reading
Listening

PTE Test Format In Detail

The PTE is a single-session, computer-based exam lasting approximately 2 hours. It is divided into three main parts. In 2026, the test features 22 different question types, including new tasks that emphasize real-world, spontaneous communication.

Part 1: Speaking & Writing (54 – 67 Minutes)

This is the longest section of the test. You will be asked to speak into a microphone and type on a keyboard.

  • Read Aloud: Read a text on the screen with correct pronunciation and intonation.
  • Repeat Sentence: Listen to a sentence and repeat it exactly.
  • Describe Image: Explain a graph, chart, or map in 40 seconds.
  • Retell Lecture: Summarize an academic talk in your own words.
  • Respond to a Situation (New for 2026): Listen to a real-life scenario (e.g., a flight delay) and provide a natural, verbal response.
  • Summarize Group Discussion (New for 2026): Listen to three people discussing a topic and summarize their different viewpoints.
  • Summarize Written Text: Write a one-sentence summary of a reading passage.
  • Write Essay: Compose a 200–300 word academic essay in 20 minutes.

Part 2: Reading (29 – 30 Minutes)

This section assesses your ability to understand written academic English.

  • Reading & Writing: Fill in the Blanks: Choose words from a dropdown to complete a passage.
  • Multiple Choice (Multiple/Single Answer): Answer questions based on a text.
  • Re-order Paragraphs: Drag and drop text boxes into the correct logical order.
  • Reading: Fill in the Blanks: Drag words from a bank into the correct gaps.

Part 3: Listening (30 – 43 Minutes)

This section uses audio and video clips that play only once.

  • Summarize Spoken Text: Listen to a lecture and write a 50–70 word summary.
  • Fill in the Blanks: Type missing words into a transcript as you listen to the audio.
  • Highlight Incorrect Words: Click on words in a transcript that differ from what the speaker says.
  • Write from Dictation: Listen to a short sentence and type it exactly. (This is the highest-scoring task in the test!)