Test information

Overview

Level	Firstwords	Springboard	Quickmarch	Breakthrough
Format	A single paper-based test assessing listening and reading comprehension and extended writing An oral test assessing candidates' English communicative abilities on a short presentation and interaction within a game
Content	Realistic communicative contexts ─ the test is created around the everyday adventures of the Brown Family
Duration	Written: 1 hour Oral: 20 minutes	Written: 1 hour Oral: 20 minutes	Written: 1 hour Oral: 20 minutes	Written: 1 hr 15 mins Oral: 20 minutes
Administration sessions	Available twice a year in Hong Kong (around May and December)
Results	Typically available in 12 weeks after the test date Grades: Distinction, Merit, Pass or Fail
Fee	Refer to HKEAA's website

Suggested levels of PTE Young Learners

PTE Young Learners	Level 1 Firstwords	Level 2 Springboard	Level 3 Quickmarch	Level 4 Breakthrough
Suggested level of candidates	K3 – P1	K3 – P2	P1 – P3	P3 – P5
Suggested level of candidates	Qualification of English proficiency level for P1 application		P1 – P3	Qualification of English proficiency level for F1 application

How is PTE Young Learners better?

PTE Young Learners is a truly international test with globally standardized test paper, exam, marking and certificate, ensuring recognition everywhere!

Comparison	PTE Young Learners	Another test of young learners
International test	Globally standardized test from test paper to marking and certificate Useful for comparison to international standard	No standardized test marking
Total no. of levels	4 levels (Firstwords, Springboard, Quickmarch, Breakthrough) More suitable for children of different ages	3 levels
Theme-based with a specific scenario	The test is created around the everyday adventures of the Brown Family More fun, more motivating	No particular themes throughout
Marking	Written paper is sent to the UK for central marking via an online marking system, e-Pen Written paper is marked by professional markers in the UK Oral paper is assessed by professional local examiners and is sent to the UK for moderation Ensure quality and uniform standard of marking	Written paper is marked by local examiners

Leaflet

PTE Young Learners leaflet (Chinese version)

PTE Young Learners leaflet (English version)