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PTE (Pearson Test of English)

  • Non-Award

PTE Academic (Pearson Test of English Academic) is designed to prepare international students for the General and Academic Training Modules of the test.

Key details

Degree Type
Non-Award
Duration
4 weeks full-time
Course Code
097482G
Study Mode
In person, Online

About this course

PTE Academic (Pearson Test of English Academic) is designed to prepare international students for the General and Academic Training Modules of the test. The course focuses on assisting students to practice examination techniques, as well as to develop the necessary skills required to achieve the desired PTE score. Independent learning and research skills are built into the course to introduce participants to the conventions of tertiary study (higher education/university) in Australia. Individual study plans are developed for each students to work on personalised areas of improvement to achieve their study goals.

Entry requirements

Course available for those 18 years and over.

English Entry Requirements: Students entering this course will require a level of English which allows them to understand and attempt the tasks required in preparation for the PTE test. In order to be placed in this course, students will be required to either:

  • achieve a satisfactory result in an ELICOS placement test conducted by KCBT
  • provide evidence of existing English proficiency level (via an internationally recognised testing score) or recognised ELICOS level as deemed equivalent by KCBT

Study locations

Perth

Adelaide

Online

Career pathways

Students enrolling in this course will ideally have the specific study objective to attain a specific result in an internationally recognised certificate of English language proficiency, as evidence of their English level to either provide a pathway for migration purposes or to enter and complete a tertiary level course in a mainstream Australian tertiary institution.

Additionally, the English language skills obtained during this course will enable students to progress in their careers, improving their communication skills within an English-speaking environment.