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Everything you need to pass PTE
Exam fees and centres in Nepal, score requirements for Australia, the new 2025 tasks, and tested strategies for every part of the test.
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Exam guide5
PTE Exam Format 2026: All 22 Tasks + Timing Table (Nepal Guide)
The full PTE Academic format for 2026: all 22 tasks across Speaking, Writing, Reading and Listening, timings, scoring and the August 2025 changes.
PTE Reschedule and Refund Policy 2026: The 14-Day and 7-Day Rules
Pearson's 2026 PTE rules for rescheduling and cancelling: free changes more than 14 days out, 50% refunds between 14 and 7 days, and no refund within 7 days.
PTE Result Time 2026: 48 Hours, 2-Year Validity, Rescore and Retake
When PTE results arrive, how long your score is valid, how to send scores, and what to do if your score is lower than expected: rescoring and retakes explained.
PTE Core vs PTE Academic 2026: Which Test for Australia, Canada, UK?
PTE Core vs PTE Academic vs UKVI: which one Australia, Canada, the UK and universities accept, and how to choose the right test before you book.
PTE at Home vs Test Centre 2026: Which Is Accepted for Visas?
Can you take PTE at home in 2026? Which purposes accept online tests, why Australian visas need a test centre, and an equipment checklist for both.
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PTE Exam Fee in Nepal 2026: USD 248.60 (About NPR 38,000) + Booking Tips
PTE Academic costs USD 248.60 in Nepal in 2026, about NPR 38,000. Full cost breakdown, how to pay, refund rules and how to avoid paying twice.
How to Book PTE Exam in Nepal 2026: 7 Steps + Fees and Payment
Step-by-step: how to book your PTE Academic exam from Nepal in 2026, from creating your Pearson account to paying in USD and checking your confirmation.
PTE Exam Centres in Nepal 2026: Kathmandu, Pokhara, Chitwan + More
Where to sit PTE in Nepal in 2026: test centres in Kathmandu, Lalitpur, Pokhara, Chitwan, Butwal and the east, how to choose one and what happens on the day.
Scores & visas6
PTE Score Chart 2026: PTE to IELTS Conversion + Visa Score Bands
PTE score chart 2026: PTE to IELTS conversion, the Competent, Proficient and Superior thresholds, and the score you need for study, work and PR.
PTE Score for Australia 2026: PR Points, Student Visa 47, Nursing 63
PTE scores you need for Australia in 2026: PR points for Competent, Proficient and Superior English, the student visa minimum and nursing registration.
PTE Score for 491 Visa 2026: How English Points Change Your Total
What PTE score you need for the subclass 491 regional visa in 2026, how Competent, Proficient and Superior English change your points, with worked examples.
PTE for Nurses 2026: AHPRA Needs 63 Overall + Speaking 76
PTE Academic scores nurses need for AHPRA registration in 2026, the April 2026 change, the two-sitting rule, and how to reach Speaking 76.
PTE Core for Canada 2026: CLB Score Chart for Express Entry
PTE Core to CLB conversion for Canadian immigration in 2026: CLB 7 and CLB 9 score ranges, how your CLB level is decided, and how to prepare.
PTE vs IELTS for Australian PR 2026: Which Is Easier to Clear?
PTE vs IELTS for Australian PR after the August 2025 changes: per-skill thresholds, speed of results, scoring, cost and which test suits which student.
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PTE Speaking Templates 2026: How to Use Them + Free Describe Image Template
How to use structures in every PTE speaking task, with timings, Pearson's question weightings and a free Describe Image template PDF.
PTE Respond to a Situation 2026: 4 Simple Steps + 3 Sample Answers
How PTE Respond to a Situation works (10 seconds to prepare, 40 to speak), how it is scored, the four steps we teach and 3 sample answers.
PTE Summarize Group Discussion 2026: Note Grid + Sample Answer
How the new PTE Summarize Group Discussion task works, a note-taking method for three speakers, a speaking structure and a sample answer.
PTE Repeat Sentence Tips 2026: 9 Ways to Lift Speaking and Listening
Repeat Sentence is one of the highest-value PTE tasks. How it is scored, how to remember long sentences, and 9 tips that lift Speaking and Listening.
PTE Pronunciation Tips for Nepali Speakers 2026: Fix These 7 Sounds
The sounds and stress patterns that cost Nepali speakers PTE speaking marks, with simple fixes and practice words. Clear speech matters, not accent.
PTE Read Aloud Tips 2026: A Routine for Fluency and Pronunciation
A repeatable routine for PTE Read Aloud, which scores Speaking only: how to use preparation time, pacing, and the habits that cost the most marks.
PTE Describe Image Template 2026: Free Template + How It Is Scored
How PTE Describe Image is scored, why about 25 seconds is enough, the four-part class approach, a short sample answer and a free data-image template PDF.
PTE Retell Lecture Template 2026: Key-Phrase Notes + Sample Answer
How to take key-phrase notes in PTE Retell Lecture, turn them into sentences with two notes each, and why about 25 seconds is enough. With a sample answer.
PTE Answer Short Question 2026: 10-Second Tips + Common Question Types
How PTE Answer Short Question is scored, the common question types, how to answer in one or two words, and a quick daily practice routine.
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PTE Essay Template 2026: 4-Paragraph Structure + 5 Sample Essays (Free PDF)
The four-paragraph PTE essay structure our tutors teach, what goes in each paragraph, the 200 to 300 word rule, a full sample essay and a free PDF of 5 samples.
PTE Summarize Written Text 2026: The One-Sentence Rule + Example
Summarize Written Text must be one sentence of 5 to 75 words. Build it from the top, middle and end of the passage, with a worked example and a 10-minute plan.
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PTE Reading Fill in the Blanks 2026: Drop-Down and Drag-Drop Tips
How to master both PTE Reading Fill in the Blanks tasks, worth 45% of Reading: a five-step routine, collocations, timing and the to + -ing trap.
PTE Reorder Paragraphs 2026: How to Find the Right Order Fast
How PTE Reorder Paragraphs is scored, how to find the first sentence, the clues that link sentences, and a step-by-step method with an example.
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PTE Write From Dictation 2026: Score Every Word (+ Daily Drill)
Write from Dictation scores Listening and Writing, one mark per correct word. How it is marked, a note-taking trick, key spelling rules and a daily method.
PTE Summarize Spoken Text Template 2026: 50-70 Words + Sample
A simple Summarize Spoken Text template for PTE, how to take notes from the lecture, a sample answer and how to stay inside the 50 to 70 word limit.
PTE Listening Fill in the Blanks 2026: Spelling and Prediction Tips
Listening Fill in the Blanks is scored word by word and spelling counts. Prediction, shorthand and spelling methods that stop easy marks slipping away.
PTE Highlight Incorrect Words 2026: Score High and Avoid Negative Marking
How PTE Highlight Incorrect Words works, how negative marking takes marks away, and a cursor-following method that catches the changed words.
PTE Listening Multiple Choice 2026: Select Missing Word, Highlight Correct Summary and MCQs
Tips for Select Missing Word, Highlight Correct Summary and both PTE listening multiple-choice tasks, including which ones have negative marking.
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How to Score 79+ in PTE 2026: Superior Plan (Speaking 88, Writing 85)
What Superior English means since August 2025, why Speaking 88 is the real challenge, and a section-by-section plan to reach a 79+ level score.
How PTE Scoring Works 2026: Content, Form, Fluency and Pronunciation
How PTE's scoring engine marks content, form, fluency and pronunciation, why tasks feed two skills, and how to find the skill capping your score.
How Long to Prepare for PTE? 2026 Timelines From 1 Week to 3 Months
How long PTE preparation takes for your target score and starting level, with realistic 1-week, 2-week, 1-month and 3-month plans.
2-Week PTE Study Plan 2026: Day-by-Day Plan for Working Students
A day-by-day two-week PTE study plan for students with jobs or college: diagnostics, templates, task drills, full mocks and a taper before test day.
12 PTE Mistakes Nepali Students Make in 2026 (and How to Fix Them)
The most common PTE mistakes we see from students in Nepal and Australia, across speaking, writing, reading and listening, with simple fixes for each.
PTE Exam Day Checklist 2026: What to Bring + Test Centre Tips (Nepal)
What to bring, when to arrive, how to handle the microphone check and the noisy room, and how to manage time on PTE exam day.
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