In general, similar to the IELTS test result, The validity of PTE score is up to two years from the date of the exam; however, PTE score is valid for Immigration purpose in Australia for 3years. PTE results are valid in Australia, Canada, UK, and New Zealand.
Student receives the PTE Academic score on the online portal and the validity of the scorecard can be found on the score report. Pearson displays the score report as a downloadable pdf form for personal use and a “send score” option for other purposes, eg: APHRA or other educational institutions.
PTE EXAM VALIDITY FOR AUSTRALIAN PR
Countries like Canada, the United Kingdom, New Zealand and Australia considered the PTE Exam as one of the qualifications for admission to universities and even permanent residency in Australia.
PTE Academic is solely accepted by the Australian Department of Home Affairs (DHA), as proof of English language proficiency for all visa categories and Australia Permanent Residency. This means that permanent residency will be granted to the immigrants upon having a valid PTE Academic result. For immigration purposes in Australia, the validity of the PTE Academic score can be used up to three years.
For the PTE Academic score for Australia PR, candidates need to earn in figures, a minimum of 50 or above should be obtained by the candidate as a requirement to apply for a permanent residency in Australia.
To obtain the minimum score the candidate needs to attempt the exam in the allocated test centres in their respective locations. Before this, the student must have proper preparation and guidance to achieve the desired score.
PTE Academic is accepted for the following visa requirement:
- Student visa (subclass 500)
- Distinguished Talent (Australian support) (subclass 124)
- Business Talent (subclass 132)
- Former Resident (subclass 151)
- Business Owner (provisional) (subclass 160)*
- Senior Executive (provisional) (subclass 161)*
- Investor (provisional) (subclass 162)*
- State/Territory Sponsored Business Owner (provisional) (subclass 163)*
- State/Territory Sponsored Senior Executive (provisional) (subclass 164)*
- State/Territory Sponsored Investor (provisional) (subclass 165)*
- Employer Nomination Scheme (subclass 186)
- Regional Sponsored Migration Scheme (subclass 187)
- Business Innovation & Investment (provisional) (subclass 188)
- Skilled – Independent (subclass 189)
- Skilled – Nominated (subclass 190)
- Temporary work (skilled) visa (subclass 457)
- Work and Holiday (temporary) (subclass 462)
- Skilled – Recognized Graduate (subclass 476)
- Temporary Graduate (subclass 485)
- Skilled – Regional (provisional) (subclass 489)
- Distinguished Talent (subclass 858)
- Skilled – Regional (subclass 887)
- Business Innovation & Investment (permanent) (subclass 888)
- Business Owner (Residence) (subclass 890)
- Investor (Residence) (subclass 891)
- State/Territory Sponsored Business Owner (Residence) (subclass 892)
- State/Territory Sponsored Investor (Residence) (subclass 893)
One more question students often ask is do PTE marks generate immediately after test completion.
PTE Academic test results returned within just 2 days?
In 2019 students, people who take PTE Academic received their scores in even less time than ever before. 85.7% of PTE Academic test takers received their results within just 2 days.
Why could the score result take longer than 2 days?
There are a number of reasons why a score may take longer. Sometimes the system flags result for additional review, which can take longer. Because the PTE Academic algorithm is used to make important decisions, it is important that we get the score right and this can take extra time.
Before releasing a score, the PTE administration needs to ensure the person who took the test is the same as they say. The biometric security system identifies when another person is taking the test that will trigger an investigation.
Tips for getting a faster score?
PTE Academic score will be returned as soon as the marking is done. Below are a few things students can do to reduce the chance of delay:
- Never create a duplicate Pearson VUE account as it will slow down your results.
- Make sure you read the Test Taker Handbook before the exam which includes all the policies and procedures.
- Follow all instructions and guidelines carefully while creating the login Pearson account and booking the test.
- Create the account using a personal email that the candidate can check regularly so that Pearson can communicate with the candidate directly.
Students have not yet received a score. What should he/she do?
- 5 days or less since your test: Students need to wait for an email from Pearson saying that the score is ready to be released. Alternatively, you can log into the account at any time. Learn how to access your score once it’s available
