PTE-Academic Test Preparation

The PTE-Academic Test Preparation course is offered at two levels: Upper Intermediate (CEFR B2, PTE-A score range 59–75, IELTS equivalent 5.5–6.0) and Advanced (CEFR C1, PTE-A score range 76–84, IELTS equivalent 6.5–7.0).

The course is designed to develop your listening, speaking, reading, and writing abilities, with a focus on test-taking strategies and techniques. It also includes practice on a computer interface to simulate actual test conditions, and covers vocabulary building, grammar focus (academic style), essay writing, integrated tasks, and mini mock tests.

Students wishing to commence the PTE-Academic Test Preparation at Upper Intermediate Entry need to achieve an Upper Intermediate level of English on York Business Institute's placement test. Alternatively, students would need to provide evidence that their English is at a PTE-A score of 59–75 or an IELTS score of 5.5–6.0 (or equivalent) prior to being accepted on the course. Students must also be at least 16 years of age.

The PTE-Academic Test Preparation course has a maximum class size of 18 students and involves 20 contact hours per week.

After completing the Upper Intermediate level, students may progress to VET Education or Foundation Studies. After completing the Advanced level, students may be eligible for Higher Education, subject to individual course entry requirements. There are presently no plans to set up articulations with other institutions for this course.