Experience with Pearson PTE Academic UKVI

[Porphyrio]

Hello everyone. I’m in the process of applying for UK citizenship following an indefinite right to remain, which was granted according the EU Settlement Scheme.

I was directed to take the PTE Academic UKVI. Results came out as follows:

89 Listening
82 Reading
56 Speaking
89 Writing

According to home office guidance, the pass grade depends on the level:

https://assets.publishing.service.gov.u ... .2020_.pdf

The trouble is that the test report card only says ‘PTE Academic UKVI’ with no other descriptors. This is not nit-picking, as my score would be either a pass or a a fail according to the level.

Home Office does not comment on applicants’ personal circumstances, and Pearson – rightfully so – has nothing to say on a document produced by a third party.

Any idea?

[CULLINAN]

https://www.gov.uk/english-language

https://www.gov.uk/government/publicati ... uage-tests

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I was directed to take the PTE Academic UKVI. Results came out as follows:
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Whoever directed you take this test was wrong - you should have done "B1 Graded Examinations in Spoken English (GESE) Grade 5" - a 10minute speaking exercise which is required for the AN application, no written exercises.

[CULLINAN]

https://www.trinitycollege.com/qualific ... SE-grade-5

[AmazonianX]

Hello everyone. I’m in the process of applying for UK citizenship following an indefinite right to remain, which was granted according the EU Settlement Scheme.

I was directed to take the PTE Academic UKVI. Results came out as follows:

89 Listening
82 Reading
56 Speaking
89 Writing

According to home office guidance, the pass grade depends on the level:

https://assets.publishing.service.gov.u ... .2020_.pdf

The trouble is that the test report card only says ‘PTE Academic UKVI’ with no other descriptors. This is not nit-picking, as my score would be either a pass or a a fail according to the level.

Home Office does not comment on applicants’ personal circumstances, and Pearson – rightfully so – has nothing to say on a document produced by a third party.

Any idea?

PTE Academic is not recommended by HO for Immigration purposes,

[Porphyrio]

Many thanks for clarifying that – really appreciated. At this stage it can’t be helped, but at last someone else can learn from my experience!

[CULLINAN]

At this stage it can’t be helped

Have you already applied? Have you submitted your biometrics?

[Porphyrio]

No, I haven't. I still have to finalise the application.

[CULLINAN]

No, I haven't. I still have to finalise the application.

So you still can take the right test then.