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Pearson Test of English (PTE / PEIC)

PTE (also known as PEIC, Pearson English International Certificate as of April 2021) is an internationally recognized exam specially designed to align with the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR). Each candidate may choose a specific exam related to a specific level of the CEFR. All the levels are internationally recognized, and universally accepted in the labour market and in the academic field as a language certificate. In Italy, the exams are recognized by the MIUR and are accepted for the purpose of public competitions.
As of January 2023, Pearson introduced the free service "Level Test" which consists in a 20-minute online adaptive test. Said test will assess the student's level of English proficiency.
For the levels A2 to C1, Pearson introduced the Readiness Test, an online self-assessment test through which the students will be able to:

• evaluate their initial level of English proficiency;
• carry out exercises meant to fill any knowledge gap;
• monitor their progress by taking further specific tests

Thanks to this tool, the students will be able to evaluate their preparation for their final examinations.

*Level Skills: preliminary test to verify the candidate's level of English proficiency.
1Speakout Active Book: manual in electronic format with interactive exercises and videos available on the online platform for various levels (duration: 12 months from the time of purchase).
2MyEnglish Lab: online platform with interactive exercises, review units and activities with videos.
3Practice Test Plus: eText available on the online platform with audio and video materials, as well as OFFLINE exercises to prepare for the exam.
4Readiness Test: Online test on the level chosen by the candidate to identify the achieved level of performance.
5PTE Exam: The examination consists of a written and an oral part, in which the number of activities varies according to the levels.

*Level Skills: new free service (“Level Test”). The test consists in a 20-minute online adaptive test. Said test will assess the student's level of English proficiency.

Total Credits: 2 CFU*

	Level A1
	Level A2
	Level B1
	Level B2
	Level C1
	Level C2

The cost incurred by users for the course includes:

• The didactic material;
• The exam.

The candidate has 12 months to take the exam from the time of purchase and has only one attempt at the final exam.

For documented health reasons, Pearson will give the candidate the opportunity to take the examination at the next scheduled session.

The deadline for registering to the examination session is 2 months before the date of the written examination.
The deadline, after which it is not possible to cancel the examination booking, is 20 working days before the date of the written examination.. If the candidate still decides to cancel the examination session after the deadline date, they will lose the examination and will have to pay again to re-take it, which entails a different cost for each level. (see the attached price list).

In case the candidate books the examination and doesn't the test, in order to re-take the exam, they will have to pay the cost of the examination..

Latest Update on the availability of Exams and Products: 31/01/2020

	Brochure PTE

*The CFU related to the attainment of the certifications shall be recognized and acquired in the students' career upon submission of a request to the competent authority of the Student Administration Office, and upon evaluation of the suitability of the aforementioned application to the current General Academic Regulations of the University.

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