PTE Exam Types

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From undergraduate study to permanent residency — there's a PTE matched to your goal. Use our quick selector or browse all four below.

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For university admissions worldwide

Length

~2 hrs

Results

2 days

Accepted

3,000+ institutions

For: Students applying to universities globally

Used for: Undergraduate & postgraduate study admissions

For UK Tier 4 student visas

Length

~2 hrs

Results

2 days

Accepted

UKVI approved (SELT)

For: Applicants for UK Student visas

Used for: UK university admission + visa requirement

For Canadian PR pathways

Length

~2 hrs

Results

2 days

Accepted

IRCC approved

For: Migrants targeting Canadian permanent residency

Used for: Express Entry, PNP, Atlantic Immigration

UK SELT for family, settlement & citizenship

Length

Speaking & Listening only

Results

Pass / fail

Accepted

UKVI-approved SELT

For: UK visa applicants needing a SELT (A1, A2 or B1)

Used for: UK family, settlement (ILR) & citizenship routes

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