PTE Retake Policy: Can I Take It as Many Times as Needed?
If you didn’t get the PTE score you were hoping for, don’t worry! You can take the Pearson Test of English (PTE) as many times as you need until you reach your target. There’s no lifetime limit on how many attempts you can make.
Let’s walk through what you need to know about PTE retake policies.
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Can I retake the PTE as many times as I need?
Yes! There is no official limit on the number of times you can take any version of the PTE (Academic, Core, and UKVI).
You may retake the test as many times as needed to achieve your desired score. However, you are limited to 12 times within a 12 month period. So if you took the test 12 times within a 6 month period, you would need to wait 6 more months before being able to book another test. You can request an exception through Pearson’s official site, though these are granted only in special cases.
How soon can I retake the PTE?
You must wait until you receive your score before booking another test. You will receive them usually within 48 hours. Once received, you can book your next PTE test date. However, we recommend spending some time reflecting and reviewing your last results before rebooking to help you improve and reach your desired score.
Conclusion
You can take the PTE as many times as you need. There is no limit, and no waiting period after receiving your results. However, there is a 12 test attempts limit within a 12 month period.
Each attempt is a chance to learn and improve. Use your score report effectively to guide your next steps and let Arno’s free Vocabulary Builder help you sharpen your vocabulary!