PTE
PTE is one of the many English Proficiency Tests in the world and, in the recent few years, it has become one of the most popular English Proficiency tests many have chosen for themselves. PTE tests are internationally standardized and recognized by more than 3000 institutions worldwide.
PTE test was launched by Pearson Language Tests and is owned by Pearson PLC Group, all the PTE tests are organized by the Pearson PLC group itself. More than 400 PTE Global test centers are available throughout the world with test dates frequently available.
The PTE test is for the people who aspire to work, study, or live in a Native English-speaking country. This test validates a person’s English speaking skills and the fact that they have taken an English Proficiency test. People from a non-native English Speaking country like Nepal must take an English Proficiency test to prove that they are competent in the English language. PTE is just the Proficiency test that provides the documents.
PTE is a fully computerized test, all test sections of PTE are taken through a computer with no human interaction at any point of the test. Listening, Reading, Writing, and even Speaking tests are conducted through a computer, this is a feature that distinguishes PTE from other Proficiency tests. Another distinct nature of PTE is that PTE is an integrated test. PTE can assess scores for one skill test from a different test section as an integrated test. For example, Reading scores can be gained through the Writing and Speaking Section from the Read Aloud Question type.
PTE offers different test types, but among them, only PTE Academic is globally accepted as a relevant English Proficiency Test. PTE Academic has grown admirably and is quickly gaining favors from the test takers and the students. These days, the test takers/ students prefer PTE Academic over other well-known Proficiency tests. They choose this test knowing the Pros of this test of being a fully computerized integrated test, having a short test time, quick results, and a fair and consistent scoring system.
PTE in Nepal
PTE is a well-known proficiency test in Nepal. In these few years, PTE has rapidly grown favor among the test takers and the students in Nepal. PTE in Nepal is widely chosen by students and test-takers due because of the quick and fair results and because PTE is a fully computerized test.
As of today, there are 5 test centers for PTE in Nepal, and around 6000+ test takers/ students take PTE tests in Nepal every month. The number of test-takers has increased day by day and PTE is gaining popularity so much so that test-takers/ students have to wait for months for a test date. PTE was a rather unheard name in Nepal until a decade ago, but today PTE has surged in the market and has become one of the most popular tests in Nepal.
PTE test is currently available in Nepal in the Kathmandu Valley, with 3 test centers in Kathmandu, one in Lalitpur, and one in Chitwan. Many aspirants fill out PTE test forms through the PTE official website, and the test-takers need to make a payment to the organization before taking the test.
PTE costs are universal, costing USD 180 worldwide. In Nepal, a test taker/ student must pay a total sum of USD 180 + 15% Tax plus the NRS 500 for Bank Charges.
PTE tests are growing in popularity due to their test structure and less strenuous test nature. As PTE is an integrated test, PTE is a rather complicated test considering the test structure but it is very simple and convenient upon preparation. The test accumulates scores for test skills from different test sections. The PTE test format unlike other test formats has 3 test sections despite testing all 4 skills. Speaking and Writing tests have been combined into one test section, thus resulting in three; Speaking and Writing, Reading, and Listening.
PTE test is only 2 hours and 15 minutes long, and the test is quite simple. The tests are scored fairly and the results are out quick, these are the boosting factors for the Nepalese test-takers to choose PTE. Also, one needn’t be scared about the PTE preparations, as the number of test-takers choosing PTE is rising, and the number of PTE preparation centers is increasing as well.
PTE tests are fully computerized, meaning all the test skills are tested through the computer. Thus, all PTE tests in Nepal are computer-delivered, the PTE test does not give the test-takers/students a paper-based test. This computer-delivered test format gives the test takers experience of comfortable, convenient, fair, and advanced test experience.
In Nepal, PTE conducts 6 tests per day and more than 6 test dates are available for the test takers every month. The students/ test-takers in Nepal who wish to test their English Proficiency are choosing PTE over other English Proficiency tests that are available in the Nepalese Market. It is believed that soon, PTE will become the Ultimate choice of the test takers/ students for their English Proficiency test.
PTE Speaking and Writing
The test taker will be taking the PTE Speaking and Writing Sections within 54-67 minutes, the speaking and writing section will be the longest part of the test. The test-takers will have to answer around 28-36 questions. The test is conducted through a computer, even the speaking test. The test taker/ students will be faced with 7 question types, Personal Introduction is also a question asked making it the 8th question type but it is not scored for the test. The question types of PTE Speaking and Writing are:
- Personal Introduction
- Read Aloud
- Repeat Sentence
- Describe Image
- Re-tell Lecture
- Answer Short Question
- Summarize Written Text
- Essay
Nepalese test takers/ students must be prepared for this section with clear enunciation and writing skills. For the speaking part in PTE, the test takers/ students need to speak into the Microphone and the answers are assessed by computers, thus the test takers must speak with clear enunciation of words. Read the instructions and follow them closely for to excel speaking test.
For the writing question of the test, the test takers need to consider the time limit, there is a specific time limit given to complete the task/ question. The test takers/ students are to follow the instructions given to answer the questions. Keep in mind grammar, sentence structure, and spelling while answering the written test. As it is a computerized test, Nepalese test takers are expected to practice typing in the computer to be well versed for the test.
For More: Read PTE Speaking and Writing
PTE Reading
The reading section of the PTE test is about 29-30 minutes long, the entire test will be timed instead of each question, thus the test taker/ students must keep track of time. PTE Reading has 5 question types, which the test takers/ students will face and they will have to answer around 13-18 questions. The reading passages are to be read from a computer and solved through the computer itself. The question types of PTE Reading are:
- Reading and Writing: Fill in the Blanks
- Multiple Choice, Multiple Answers
- Re-order Paragraph
- Fill in the Blanks
- Multiple Choice, Single Answer
The Nepalese test taker/ students have to make sure they have practiced the skimming and scanning skills; they tend to be very useful during the PTE test. This section of the test has questions that follow negative marking. Test takers/ students must be very careful while choosing/ writing answers. Finding keywords, and using Collocation and Elimination techniques will be helpful while doing this test.
For More: Read PTE Reading
PTE Listening
For PTE Listening, the test takers/ students are given 30-43 minutes to complete the listening section of the test, the entire section is tested but not every question. The test-takers will have to face 8 question types and there will be a total of 12-20 questions for this section. The test-takers will listen to the audio and are expected to answer questions as expected by the question type and the instructions. The question types of PTE Listening are:
- Summarize the Spoken Text
- Multiple Choice, Multiple Answer
- Fill in the Blanks
- Highlight Correct Summary
- Multiple Choice, Single Answer
- Select Missing Words
- Highlight Incorrect Words
- Writing from Dictation
The Nepalese test takers/ students might find it difficult to comprehend the audio due to the accents used. The test takers/ students are to practice listening to a variety of English accents so that they can understand it without being overwhelmed. PTE Listening also has questions where negative scoring is applied.
For More: Read PTE Listening
How has PTE Helped in Nepal?
PTE, short for Pearson Test of English is an English Proficiency test providing valid documents of a person’s English Proficiency Level. People of non-native English Speaking like Nepal must take an English Proficiency Test to go abroad in any native English-speaking country. Thus, PTE is an important test for Nepalese aspirants.
PTE is in Nepal is widely favored in Nepal, the test that was not even heard about a decade before is rapidly gaining favor from the test takers/ students these days. PTE today is chosen by many test takers/ students, the test has become very popular in recent few years, so much so that test-takers need to wait months for their test date.
The test takers/ students who take the PTE test have said that PTE is a lot more convenient than English Proficiency tests in the Market. Many test-takers/ students have confirmed that PTE tests are fair, consistent, convenient, and accurate.
PTE helps the test takers/ students prove their English Proficiency, and how they can fully speak, read, write, listen and understand the language. PTE helps test takers/ students move to not only native English-speaking countries but other countries where English is not the native language. Many test-takers have been choosing PTE over other tests in Nepal due to its advantages.
Today, the PTE test is available in 5 locations in Nepal and each test center conducts about 6 tests per day. It provides results in less than 2 days, and the results are far more consistent and accurate. The PTE test is also less time-consuming; it only takes 2 hours and 15 minutes maximum to complete the test while the other proficiency test takes almost 3 hours.
For Nepalese test-takers, the PTE test is very affordable. The test is offered at the price of USD 180 and the exam results are quick to the test takers/ students. The results are consistent, fair, accurate, and quick as it is assessed by a computer without any bias.
With the number of test-takers increasing, the number of test centers is also increasing; trying to reach a large number of students/ aspirants. The PTE preparation centers are also increasing in number to help students with the test and they have been useful in advocating PTE test.
PTE has helped many aspirants go abroad and pursue their dreams. PTE makes it easier for aspirants/ students to reach their destination. PTE tests are designed for quick tests and results along with it totally being a computer-based; the entire test is taken through a computer and is assessed through a computer. The test takers feel comfortable and convenient giving a PTE test due to the many positive aspects it has.
PTE and other English Proficiency tests
In Nepal, there are many English Proficiency tests to choose from. IELTS, TOFEL, and SAT are a few other tests except PTE in the market and PTE has been growing in popularity. The test is favored and chosen by thousands every month.
A distinct feature of PTE is that PTE provides a test that is fully computerized. Unlike other tests, even the Test is assessed by a computer.
PTE is a widely accepted test. This test is competitive and favored by many, it has a system that is used to assess the test, and there will not be any human interference during the entire process, which proves that its results are consistent and unbiased.
The test is conducted through a computer, every section of the test is taken through a computer. The test taker/ student will give the entire test through a computer, in one sitting.
PTE has 5 test centers in Nepal and conducts around 6 tests throughout the day. The test takers experience an advanced test that is easy and accepted all over the world, the test solely focuses on testing your English Skills.
Importance and Benefits of PTE in Nepal
PTE is rapidly gaining favor from many aspirants who wish to go abroad, the test is chosen by a numerous amount of people and the number keeps increasing day by day. Among many who chose PTE to test their English Proficiency are students.
Students take the proficiency test, as it is an important document that needs to be presented when submitting their documents. Along with it, PTE also submits a part of the test “Personal Introduction” to the universities to which the test taker/ student is applying.
The scores the test provides are actually reliable and will help you land at a good university. The test takers can get high scores if they are fully prepared for the test and the test is also quite easy to get scores in. The test takers can get land in a better university with higher scores.
As English Proficiency plays a vital role for all aspirants who wish to go abroad. In countries like Nepal, where English is not a native English Speaking country, thus PTE is an important test for Nepalese test takers who wish to go abroad.
Target group of the PTE test
PTE test is for anyone who wishes to go to an English Speaking country from a country of a different native language. The native language of the people residing in Nepal is not English, thus all Nepalese who wish to travel abroad must take the PTE test to gain a document of their English Proficiency.
PTE is a required test for all who wish to travel abroad, thus the target group of the PTE are anyone who wishes to travel abroad; students, businessmen, professionals, and people who wish to migrate abroad.
Problems with PTE in Nepal
PTE is a highly favored test, chosen by thousands of test-takers/ students in Nepal. However, it does have a few problems with it.
- PTE test does not specify an amount in NRS. The test-takers need to pay USD 180 + 15% tax and NRS 500 Bank Charge. If the exchange rate of USD rises, the test will be very expensive for the test takers/ students.
- The test is an integrated test, the test takers need to do well on every part of the test, and in every question to ensure high scores.
- Although the speaking test is done through a computer may seem like an advantage, but the disadvantage lies in accents, if a person has a thick accent the computer might not be able to accurately assess your Speaking test.
- The test time also acts as a huge drawback. The test taker has a limited test time in every question in a section of the test, the time limit is inflexible, thus if the test taker gets nervous or misses their chance to answer, they will not able to score in the questions.
- There is only one type of test that is globally accepted as an English Proficiency test; PTE Academic. There is no other test type one can choose if the test taker does require an Academic English Proficiency test.
- The test is fully computer-delivered, which plays acts as a huge drawback for people who aren’t used to working with a computer. It is also a disadvantage who prefer traditional Paper-based tests.
Challenges and Precautions for PTE Test takers.
The PTE test only recently gained popularity in Nepal, there aren’t many trustworthy PTE Preparation centers in Nepal. PTE is quite a complicated test with new test concepts of it being an integrated test and a fully computer Delivered test. The preparation for the test should be with a fully equipped preparation center and an experienced teacher.
There are far too less test centers in the country and almost all are located inside the Kathmandu Valley except one. Due to a smaller number of test centers and the high number of test-takers, the test-takers/ students must wait months before they appear for a test.
This test is rather simple if one manages to understand the test format, time limits, and question types. Or else this test might prove to be one of the hardest tests a student has faced. The test is not designed like other English Proficiency tests and thus is quite complicated and difficult. Thus, a test taker must be well prepared for a PTE test otherwise, the test taker may attain less scores even though they may have frequently heard that PTE is a Simple test.
We hope our Blog “PTE in Nepal” briefly sums up the situation of PTE Nepal. Visit our blogs on PTE to learn more about the PTE Test. If you have any queries feel free to comment or contact/ visit Gurubaa.
