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Experience with Pearson PTE Academic UKVI

Posted: Mon Sep 07, 2020 7:12 pm
by 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?

Re: Experience with Pearson PTE Academic UKVI

Posted: Mon Sep 07, 2020 8:14 pm
by CULLINAN

Re: Experience with Pearson PTE Academic UKVI

Posted: Mon Sep 07, 2020 8:53 pm
by alterhase58
Porphyrio wrote:
Mon Sep 07, 2020 7:12 pm
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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.

Re: Experience with Pearson PTE Academic UKVI

Posted: Mon Sep 07, 2020 9:15 pm
by CULLINAN

Re: Experience with Pearson PTE Academic UKVI

Posted: Tue Sep 08, 2020 6:47 am
by AmazonianX
Porphyrio wrote:
Mon Sep 07, 2020 7:12 pm
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,

Re: Experience with Pearson PTE Academic UKVI

Posted: Tue Sep 08, 2020 12:56 pm
by 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!

Re: Experience with Pearson PTE Academic UKVI

Posted: Tue Sep 08, 2020 1:13 pm
by CULLINAN
Porphyrio wrote:
Tue Sep 08, 2020 12:56 pm
At this stage it can’t be helped
Have you already applied? Have you submitted your biometrics?

Re: Experience with Pearson PTE Academic UKVI

Posted: Wed Sep 09, 2020 10:21 am
by Porphyrio
No, I haven't. I still have to finalise the application.

Re: Experience with Pearson PTE Academic UKVI

Posted: Wed Sep 09, 2020 10:27 am
by CULLINAN
Porphyrio wrote:
Wed Sep 09, 2020 10:21 am
No, I haven't. I still have to finalise the application.
So you still can take the right test then.