Pearson, a global leader in English language assessments, has announced major upgrades to the Pearson Test of English (PTE) and introduced a new Pearson English Express Test aimed at making testing more accessible and real-world relevant, especially helpful for Indian students planning to study abroad.
Key Updates to PTE Academic (from August 7, 2025)
- 2 New Speaking Tasks:
- Respond to a Situation
- Summarize a Group Discussion
- Better Scoring Accuracy: AI + human validation to detect copied/unoriginal responses.
- New Prep Tools: Scored mock tests, expert courseware, webinars, and videos.
- Quick Results: Still delivered in under 2 days.
New: Pearson English Express Test (from Q4 2025)
- For U.S.-bound Students: 1-hour online English test.
- Take from Anywhere: No test center needed.
- Fast Results: Within minutes, a certified report in <48 hours.
- Secure: Identity checks, dual-camera proctoring & sample responses for universities.
- Affordable, accessible, and aligned with real-world academic needs.
- Price details awaited (may be lower than ₹15,000 based on past trends).
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Source: PR Newswire