Talking to a robot or artificial intelligence improves the language exam
Pearson VUE's new language exam, the PTE, helps those trying their luck abroad find employment, whether they are moving to an English-speaking country for education or job search. The qualification provides a widely accepted qualification worldwide, both among universities and offices.
The language exam is available at several levels. The Home A1 , Home A2 and Home B1 levels are required for those traveling for work and for obtaining citizenship. The Academic level proves a high level of language proficiency for those wishing to study during university admissions.
The exam is taken in front of a computer. The exam tasks include reading comprehension, writing, speaking and listening comprehension, just like in traditional language exams. The examinee can complete each task using a headset and a microphone, which is uniquely evaluated by an artificial intelligence robot, so the result arrives within 48 hours (within 5 working days for the Academic level exam) after the exam. Thanks to this new technology, the exam provides fair, objectively improved and fast results.
The new type of exam provides the opportunity to obtain the language certificate required for a stay abroad even at the last minute. The new PTE language exam is accredited by OFQUAL (the Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation), thus corresponding to the international qualification of the UK ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages). ESOL is intended for non-native English speakers who wish to obtain a high-level, globally recognized language qualification.
Starting in August, the new PTE language exams can be taken on Thursdays at our renewed Pearson VUE Select exam center.