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Pearson language tests
Pearson PLC offers various international standardized tests of English language proficiency for non-native English language speakers. The tests include the Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic), Pearson English International Certificate (PEIC) (formerly known as PTE General and London Tests of English (LTE)), and Pearson English International Certificate Young Learners (PEIC YL). These are scenario-based exams, accredited by the QCA and Ofqual, and are administered in association with Edexcel.
The Pearson Test of English Academic assesses the ability of non-native English speakers to participate in a university-level English language instruction program. It is a computer-based exam that focuses on real-life English used in academic surroundings. The test takers listen to a variety of accents and academic language that they will encounter at English-speaking higher education institutions.
The exam includes an unmarked voice recording of the candidate, which is part of advanced biometric data that should assist institutions in verifying candidates' identities and aiding their admission decisions. The test is a maximum of 2 hours and 15 minutes long, and takers can expect their results to be delivered to them online within 5 working days.
Since the 2025 addition of PTE Academic, certain responses in selected speaking and writing-related tasks have been assessed using a combination of automated scoring and human review, particularly when content relevance and appropriateness require additional judgment for more accurate scoring.
Test scores are reported on the Global Scale of English, a standardised, numeric scale from 10 to 90 that measures English language proficiency more precisely with reference to the widely known set of levels in the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.
The Pearson Test of English Academic has sections:
PEIC (formerly known as PTE General and before then the London Test of English) was developed by Pearson Language Tests, administered by Edexcel, and accredited by QCA.
In some countries (e.g. Poland, Greece) the oral interview is assessed by locally trained assessors, whereas in other countries (e.g. France, Italy, Argentina, United Arab Emirates) they are entirely graded in London.[citation needed]
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Pearson language tests
Pearson PLC offers various international standardized tests of English language proficiency for non-native English language speakers. The tests include the Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic), Pearson English International Certificate (PEIC) (formerly known as PTE General and London Tests of English (LTE)), and Pearson English International Certificate Young Learners (PEIC YL). These are scenario-based exams, accredited by the QCA and Ofqual, and are administered in association with Edexcel.
The Pearson Test of English Academic assesses the ability of non-native English speakers to participate in a university-level English language instruction program. It is a computer-based exam that focuses on real-life English used in academic surroundings. The test takers listen to a variety of accents and academic language that they will encounter at English-speaking higher education institutions.
The exam includes an unmarked voice recording of the candidate, which is part of advanced biometric data that should assist institutions in verifying candidates' identities and aiding their admission decisions. The test is a maximum of 2 hours and 15 minutes long, and takers can expect their results to be delivered to them online within 5 working days.
Since the 2025 addition of PTE Academic, certain responses in selected speaking and writing-related tasks have been assessed using a combination of automated scoring and human review, particularly when content relevance and appropriateness require additional judgment for more accurate scoring.
Test scores are reported on the Global Scale of English, a standardised, numeric scale from 10 to 90 that measures English language proficiency more precisely with reference to the widely known set of levels in the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.
The Pearson Test of English Academic has sections:
PEIC (formerly known as PTE General and before then the London Test of English) was developed by Pearson Language Tests, administered by Edexcel, and accredited by QCA.
In some countries (e.g. Poland, Greece) the oral interview is assessed by locally trained assessors, whereas in other countries (e.g. France, Italy, Argentina, United Arab Emirates) they are entirely graded in London.[citation needed]