Pearson is pleased to announce an increase in testing sessions this summer for their English language test PTE Academic, so that international students can fulfill language requirements for higher education opportunities and student visas. PTE Academic is approved by the UK Border Agency (UKBA) and the Australian Department of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC) for student visas, as well as colleges and universities worldwide.
A computer-based English language test, PTE Academic has revolutionised the world of language testing. Its fast turnaround means that students receive their results typically within five business days while only having to book 48 hours before a testing session. To support demand, Pearson has increased the availability of testing sessions worldwide making available thousands of test sessions across key markets such as the India, Bangladesh, Pakistan, UK, China and Malaysia. In addition, Pearson offers an on-demand test request service for institutions and international advisors to help satisfy local demand for the test.
Emma Stubbs, Senior Vice President, Language Testing said: “We think it is incredibly important that PTE Academic is available when students need to take it. At Pearson we want to help international students with English language requirements so that they can reach their higher education goals. We also understand that this is a busy time for international students trying to fulfil English language requirements for admissions and meet their student visa deadlines. For that reason we have worked hard to make the test available where and when it is needed.”
| Location | July | August (provisional – additional dates to be confirmed) |
| Ahmedabad | 8, 21, 27 | 3, 6, 9, 12, 18, 24, 27 |
| Bangalore | 9, 16, 23 | 6, 8, 20 |
| Chandigarh | 7, 11, 20, 21 | 4, 8, 11, 16, 20, 24, 27, 31 |
| Chennai | 12, 16, 19, 26, 29 | 2, 6, 8, 10, 17, 27 |
| Delhi | 23, 30 | 6, 20, 27 |
| Hyderabad | 9, 16, 21, 23, 28 | 6, 10, 27 |
| Kochi | 8, 15, 21 | 3, 8, 12, 18, 24, 31 |
| Mumbai | 9, 16, 25, 30 | 6, 8, 27 |
| Pune | 8, 12, 15, 20, 25 | 3, 6, 10, 13, 17, 24, 26, 30 |
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