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See](language. See pearsonpte.com/preparation for a range of)[ ](language. See pearsonpte.com/preparation for a range of)[pearsonpte.com/preparation](language. See pearsonpte.com/preparation for a range of)[ for a range of](language. See pearsonpte.com/preparation for a range of) resources to help you. |\n|  |  |  | \u003Cbr>Find a seat\u003Cbr>[Visit](Visit pearsonpte.com/test-centers-and-fees to check test availability)[ ](Visit pearsonpte.com/test-centers-and-fees to check test availability)[pearsonpte.com/test-centers-and-fees](Visit pearsonpte.com/test-centers-and-fees to check test availability)[ to check test availability](Visit pearsonpte.com/test-centers-and-fees to check test availability). |\n|  |  |  | \u003Cbr>Book your chosen test\u003Cbr>Create your myPTE account to purchase your test.\u003Cbr>Note:\u003Cbr>A Make sure you read the Terms and Conditions . See page 18\u003Cbr>A If you have special needs, you must make your accommodation request before you book a test. 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