Written byFizza Butool ZaidiIELTS teacher for 10+ years, PTE for 5Updated 30 October 2026
You choose which score to send
Institutions see a score only once you send it through myPTE, and it takes around 48 hours for them to see it. Pearson says they will only see the score you share and can't see if your scores are better or worse than previous attempts (Pearson help centre).
The Score Report Code (SRC) is specific to each test, so each attempt has its own SRC (Score Guide). You can send a previous score as long as it is within two years of the test date; after that it expires and cannot be assigned (Pearson help centre).
Australia, New Zealand, the UK and Canada
If you ticked the box to allocate scores to the DHA (Australia) or INZ (New Zealand) when booking, that test's score is sent automatically. If it was not the score you wanted, Pearson says DHA or INZ cannot review it unless you have already submitted your application; you give them the Test Registration ID of the result you want reviewed (Pearson help centre).
| Recipient | How the score reaches them |
|---|---|
| Universities | You send it from myPTE or give them the SRC; they see only that test |
| Home Affairs (DHA) / INZ | Automatic if you ticked the box at booking; otherwise give the Test Registration ID |
| UK Home Office (PTE Academic UKVI) | Enter the SELT URN from your Score Report on the visa form |
| IRCC (PTE Core) | Enter the IRCC URN or share the SRC |
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Your Skills Profile, the eight performance bars with recommendations, is visible only to you and is not shared with institutions that receive your scores (Pearson help centre).
Frequently asked questions
Do universities see all my PTE attempts?+
No. They see only the score you send.
Can I send an older PTE score instead of my latest?+
Yes, if it is within two years of the test date.
Does Home Affairs see a bad PTE score if I ticked the DHA box?+
The score is sent automatically, but Pearson says DHA cannot review it unless you have already submitted your application.
Is the Skills Profile sent to universities?+
No. Pearson says only you can see it.
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