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Introduction  \nAbout PTE Academic ................................................. 2  \nPTE Academic in 6 steps ........................................... 3  \n2. Preparation....................................... 4  \nScored Practice Tests ................................4  \nThe Official Guide to PTE Academic ...............4  \nPTE Academic Question Bank ......................4  \nPTE Academic official practice app ............... 5  \nFree short course ..................................... 5  \n3. Book your test .................................. 6  \nPayment policy........................................6  \nCancel or reschedule a test......................... 8  \nFee Policy .............................................. 8  \nRescheduling .......................................... 8  \nCancellation ........................................... 8  \nRefunds................................................. 9  \nExceptions for medical or family emergency..................................... 9  \nChanges to the test .................................. 9  \nSpecial requirements ................................ 9  \nComfort aids .......................................... 9  \n4. Test day........................................... 10  \nArrival ..................................................10  \nIdentification document (ID) and biometric data ..................................10  \nTest center rules ..................................... 11  \nThe test room .........................................11  \nBefore the test ........................................11  \n5. During your test...............................12  \nStarting your test .................................... 12  \nThe test................................................ 12  \nBreaks .................................................13  \nFinishing your test ...................................13  \n6. After your test ................................ 14  \nReceiving your Score Report ......................14  \nViewing your Score Report ........................14  \nSending your Score Report to an institution ...15  \nThrough your account .............................. 15  \nUsing your Score Report Code (SRC) ............. 15  \nSending your Score Report to the UK Home Office .....................................15  \nUnderstanding your Score Report................16  \nRetaking and rescoring.............................16  \nSkills Profile...........................................18  \n7. Tips to improve ............................... 19  \n8. Contact details ............................... 19  \n9. Terms and Conditions ....................20  \nAbout PTE Academic  \nPTE Academic is a computer-based, secure English Language test that assesses the four key skills of listening, reading, speaking and writing. 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See page 20\u003Cbr>c If you","cbCaig3cDbZN9Bpd","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaig3cDbZN9Bpd","pdf",889566,22,"English","# Introduction\n## About PTE Academic\n## PTE Academic in 6 steps\n# Preparation\n## Scored Practice Tests\n## The Official Guide to PTE Academic\n## PTE Academic Question Bank\n## PTE Academic official practice app\n## Free short course\n# Book your test\n## Payment policy\n## Cancel or reschedule a test\n## Special requirements\n## Comfort aids\n# Test day\n## Arrival\n## Identification document (ID) and biometric data\n## Test center rules\n# During your test\n## Starting your test\n## Breaks\n## Finishing your test\n# After your test\n## Receiving your Score Report\n## Viewing your Score Report\n## Sending your Score Report to an institution\n## Understanding your Score Report\n## Retaking and rescoring\n## Skills Profile\n# Tips to improve\n# Contact details\n# Terms and Conditions","[{\"question\":\"What skills does PTE Academic assess?\",\"answer\":\"PTE Academic assesses listening, reading, speaking, and writing.\"},{\"question\":\"How do test takers book a PTE Academic test?\",\"answer\":\"Test takers create a myPTE account to purchase the chosen test, then follow requirements such as reading the Terms and Conditions and submitting accommodation requests before booking if special needs apply.\"},{\"question\":\"When are scores typically available, and how can they be shared?\",\"answer\":\"Scores are typically available within 48 hours, but may take up to 5 days. 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