PTE PTE Test Format & Scoring 2

Question 1

What is the minimum score most Australian universities accept for PTE Academic for graduate admission?

Accepted Answer

58

Answer

Most Australian universities require a minimum PTE Academic score of around 58 for graduate programs, though requirements vary.

Question 2

Which task type in PTE Academic uses an Artificial Intelligence engine to score spoken responses?

Accepted Answer

All speaking tasks

Answer

All PTE Academic speaking tasks are scored by an AI engine, eliminating human rater bias.

Question 3

In PTE Academic, which enabling skill contributes to BOTH the speaking and writing scores?

Accepted Answer

Vocabulary

Answer

Vocabulary is an enabling skill that contributes to scores in both the speaking and writing skill areas.

Question 4

What happens to your PTE Academic score if you leave a question unanswered?

Accepted Answer

You receive 0 for that item

Answer

Unanswered items receive 0 points; there is no negative marking or section voiding for skipped questions.

Question 5

How many times can a candidate take PTE Academic in a 12-month period?

Accepted Answer

Up to 8 times

Answer

Candidates can take PTE Academic up to 8 times in a 12-month rolling period.

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