Written byFizza Butool ZaidiIELTS teacher for 10+ years, PTE for 5Updated 30 October 2026
The two codes institutions use
Pearson's verification page for institutions explains both. With the Score Report Code an institution can look you up without waiting for you to share; with the Registration ID it can only find you after you have sent the score from myPTE.
| Code | Format and place | Works when |
|---|---|---|
| Score Report Code (SRC) | 10 characters, at the top of the report | Any time; Pearson says reports can be accessed for up to three years |
| Registration ID | 9 digits, under your name | Only after you have sent the score through myPTE |
What the institution sees
The verified report shows which test was taken, your photo and biographical details, the overall score (10–90), the four communicative skills scores, and the dates the test was taken and is valid until. Institutions can save it as a PDF or export scores to a spreadsheet (Pearson).
They only see the score you share, not whether earlier or later attempts were better or worse, and your Skills Profile is visible only to you (scoring help). The handbook adds that Pearson does not verify or authorise any printed Score Reports.
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When a verified score changes
If a rescore changes your result, the new score replaces the old one at once and the old report is no longer available. Pearson says it is your responsibility to tell any institution you have already shared it with (rescore policy).
Under the malpractice policy, Pearson can share a malpractice decision with visa authorities and with institutions that accessed the score on the Score Report Website.
Pearson updates its policies from time to time. Check the linked page before you act. This guide is general information, not official PTE advice.
Frequently asked questions
Can a university accept a PDF of my PTE score report?+
Pearson tells institutions they should not accept paper or PDF copies and should verify on its Score Report Website.
Can universities see my other PTE attempts?+
No. Pearson says institutions only see the score you share.
Do I need to send my score before a university can check it?+
Not if you give them your Score Report Code. The Registration ID only works after you send the score through myPTE.
Can a university still look up my PTE score after two years?+
Pearson's institution FAQ says reports can be accessed for up to three years with the Score Report Code, though your own access ends two years after the test. Whether the university accepts an older score is its own rule.
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