UK PTE Questions

After an Australian refusal, the UK and New Zealand are worth comparing. Yearly tuition is typically GBP 12,000 to 18,000 in the UK and NZD 22,000 to 32,000 in New Zealand. Post-study work runs up to 2 years in the UK (18 months from 2027) and 3 in New Zealand.

No, you cannot use a PTE General score for study applications in the UK or Ireland. Only PTE Academic is accepted. Master's programmes typically ask for a PTE Academic score between 58 and 65, with some, such as Trinity at 69 and UCD up to 79, needing more.

Dedicate 4 to 6 weeks of daily PTE practice, aiming for an overall score of 58 to 65-plus, and book your test 2 to 3 months before your deadline. Submit applications by October, secure your CAS or Offer of Place by December, and lodge your visa by early January.

The PTE Academic, PTE Core, and PTE Academic UKVI exams all cost Rs. 18,900 in India, including GST, while PTE Home costs Rs. 15,300. Outside India, fees vary by country, ranging from GBP 230 in the UK to AUD 490 in Australia, so confirm your test location before booking.

The PTE Academic is a computer-based English test of speaking, writing, reading and listening, scored by AI with results in under 48 hours. Over 4,000 institutions in 70+ countries accept it, including all Australian and New Zealand universities, 99% of UK universities, most Canadian DLIs and 1,200+ US universities.

Most students need four to eight weeks of consistent PTE preparation depending on current proficiency. UK universities mainly run September or January intakes with a smaller May option. Canada offers Fall in September, Winter in January, and a smaller Spring intake in May.