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

    Answer: 58

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

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

    Answer: All speaking tasks

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

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

    Answer: Vocabulary

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

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

    Answer: You receive 0 for that item

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

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

    Answer: Up to 8 times

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

  6. Which score is used to determine overall PTE Academic performance?

    Answer: The overall score average of the four communicative skills

    The overall PTE Academic score is derived from performance across all four communicative skills: speaking, writing, reading, and listening.

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