Same test, same practice
PTE Academic UKVI uses the PTE Academic test, so a full PTE Academic mock in the real order and timing is the right rehearsal.
Score per skill
UK visas set a minimum in each skill. Every mock reports listening, reading, speaking and writing on the 10–90 scale.
AI-scored in minutes
Speaking and writing are scored by BandLadder AI with feedback; reading and listening are marked instantly.
What you practise
Speaking and writing
Read aloud, repeat sentence, describe image, retell lecture, summarize written text, essay and the 2025 task types.
Reading
Fill in the blanks, multiple choice and reorder paragraphs under timed conditions.
Listening
Summarize spoken text, fill in the blanks, highlight incorrect words and write from dictation.
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Frequently asked questions
Is PTE Academic UKVI different from PTE Academic?
The test is the same: content, format, timing and scoring match PTE Academic. PTE Academic UKVI is booked as a Secure English Language Test and its score report carries a SELT Unique Reference Number for the visa application.
What PTE UKVI score do I need?
It depends on the visa's CEFR level. On UKVI's approved list, PTE Academic UKVI needs 43 in each skill for B1, 59 for B2, 76 for C1 and 85 for C2. The Skilled Worker visa asks for B2.
Can I practise for PTE UKVI with a normal PTE mock?
Yes. A full PTE Academic mock is the right practice because the UKVI version is the same test.
Is PTE Home accepted for UK visas?
PTE Home is a separate A1, A2 or B1 speaking and listening test for some family and settlement routes. This page covers the full PTE Academic UKVI.
Is the practice test free?
Yes. A free account gets 1 full mock plus 5 speaking and 2 writing AI evaluations a day, no card. More full mocks come with a plan, from 7 days, priced in your local currency.