Written byFizza Butool ZaidiIELTS teacher for 10+ years, PTE for 5Updated 30 October 2026
What you get
From Pearson's Official Guide page.
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Price | US$19.99 |
| Format | eBook plus 20 videos |
| Practice | 300 bonus practice questions; access to an online question bank with model answers |
| Content | Guide to every PTE Academic question, practical guides for all four skills, study plans, a glossary |
| Access | 24 months from purchase |
| Equipment | Wired headphones with a microphone; Chrome or Firefox |
How to buy and access it
Pearson says you buy the eBook through your myPTE account, then receive an email with an access code and instructions (Pearson). The page also has a voucher redemption option. Pearson charges these prices in US dollars, and your bank sets the exchange rate. Prices change, so check the product page before you buy.
The Guide is included in Pearson's two-test (US$89.99) and three-test (US$119.99) preparation bundles (Pearson).
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Guide or Expert course?
Pearson says the Official Guide helps you get familiar with the test: the format, question types and techniques. The Expert Self-Study Course focuses on building English ability alongside test practice (Pearson). See PTE Expert Self-Study Course.
There is a separate Official Guide to PTE Core, also US$19.99 with 20 videos and 300 bonus questions and 24 months of access (Pearson).
Frequently asked questions
How much is the Official Guide to PTE Academic?+
US$19.99, charged in US dollars.
Is the Official Guide a printed book?+
Pearson sells it as an eBook with 20 videos and online practice.
How long can I use the Official Guide?+
24 months from purchase.
How many practice questions come with it?+
300 bonus practice questions, plus access to an online question bank with model answers.
Is there an Official Guide for PTE Core?+
Yes. The Official Guide to PTE Core is also US$19.99 with 24 months of access.
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