PTE Home A1
PTE Home A1 is a beginner-level English test for speaking and listening. It is accepted by the UK Home Office as proof of language proficiency for several family and work visas. PTE Home A1 is a pass–fail test that measures an individual’s ability at CEFR Level A1.
Visas that accept PTE Home A1 include:
- Spouse/Partner visa
- Parent of a dependent
- Representative of an overseas business
- Tier 2 Sportsperson visa
To find out more about UK visa English language requirements visit our UK visa page or the gov.uk website.
How will I be tested?
To take a PTE Home test you will need to attend a secure Pearson test center. You will use a computer and headset to listen to, read and answer questions.
The PTE Home A1 test has 32 questions and lasts up to 22 minutes. There are 3 question types:
Repeat sentence
(22 questions)
Describe image
(5 questions)
Conversation – listen and answer
(5 questions)
