Are the mock tests included in the course fee?

Yes. Our IELTS programme includes a full mock test every week throughout the course at no additional charge. Our PTE programme includes 2 full-length AI-scored platform simulations built into the fee. No hidden extras — everything you need to hit your target score is included from day one.

What is the minimum score required for a 2026 Student Visa?

Under the updated 2026 framework, minimum English requirements have increased across major immigration programmes. For Australian Student Visas (SC 500), the IELTS minimum has been raised from 5.5 to 6.0 overall, with no individual band below 5.0. PTE Academic equivalent minimums have increased proportionally. Contact a Maven advisor to confirm the exact threshold for your target visa and institution.

How long does it take to reach Band 7.0+ or PTE 65+?

Most students who begin at Band 5.5–6.0 or PTE 50–55 reach their target score within 4–8 weeks of intensive coaching. Students starting lower typically need 10–12 weeks. Your baseline mock test in Week 1 will give you a realistic projection, and your trainer will map a personalised timeline from there.

Can I book one-on-one classes instead of group batches?

Yes. Alongside our small-group batches (capped at 8 students), Maven offers private one-on-one sessions for students with tight timelines or specific weak bands. Pricing and availability for private sessions can be confirmed at your free trial class — no commitment required to attend.

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Overview

What is PTE Academic?

PTE Academic (Pearson Test of English) is a fully computer-based English proficiency test that uses AI to score every response instantly. Results are typically returned within 48 hours — making it the fastest turnaround option available for time-sensitive visa applications. It is widely accepted by Australian, UK, Canadian, and New Zealand immigration authorities, as well as thousands of universities worldwide.

Unlike IELTS, there is no human examiner. Every component is scored by Pearson's proprietary AI engine. This means scoring is highly consistent and rule-bound — once you understand the algorithm, you can engineer your responses to maximise marks in ways that are predictable and repeatable. Maven's trainers have reverse-engineered the PTE scoring rubrics to give students a decisive and systematic advantage.

Our PTE programme is intensive by design. In four weeks, we cover every question type, every integrated skill task, and every enabling-skill sub-score. Students leave not just prepared but confident — understanding exactly why the AI scores the way it does, and how to exploit that knowledge for maximum marks.

Critical Update

2026 Visa Score Requirements

PTE Academic minimum score thresholds for Australian and UK visas have been updated for 2026. Communicative skill sub-scores now matter as much as the overall score — confirm current requirements with the Department of Home Affairs before booking your test date.

Australia SC 500 (Student Visa): minimum PTE Academic overall 42 (previously 36) — communicative skills must also meet 36 per skill in most cases
Australia SC 485 (Graduate Visa): minimum PTE Academic overall 50 with no communicative skill below 36 — increased from the previous 42 overall threshold
Australia Skilled Migration (189/190/491): 'Proficient English' requires PTE Academic 65 per communicative skill for 10 points; 'Superior English' requires 79+ per skill for 20 points
Canada Study Permit (general stream): PTE Academic is accepted — minimum scores vary by institution; SDS fast-track equivalent is approximately 60 overall with no skill below 60
UK Student Route: PTE Academic accepted at UKVI-approved institutions — thresholds typically 51–65 overall depending on course level and institution tier
PTE Core (Canada PR): this is a distinct test from PTE Academic — designed specifically for Canadian immigration (Express Entry and Provincial Nominee Programs); verify which test your stream requires before enrolling

Test Format

The 4 PTE Academic Sections

Speaking & Writing

77–93 min

Personal Introduction, Read Aloud, Repeat Sentence, Describe Image, Re-tell Lecture, Answer Short Question, Summarize Written Text, and Essay.

Reading

32–41 min

Fill in the Blanks (Reading), Multiple Choice (multiple answers), Re-order Paragraphs, Fill in the Blanks (R&W), Multiple Choice (single answer).

Listening

45–57 min

Summarize Spoken Text, Multiple Choice, Fill in the Blanks, Highlight Correct Summary, Select Missing Word, Highlight Incorrect Words, Write from Dictation.

Enabling Skills

Sub-scores

Grammar, Oral Fluency, Pronunciation, Spelling, Vocabulary, and Written Discourse — scored independently and factored into your communicative skill totals.

PTE Academic is fully computer-based with AI scoring — no human examiner. Results are available within 24–48 hours. The test is delivered at Pearson VUE test centres, with online (ProctorU) delivery available in select regions.

Our Programme

Course Structure

Week 1

Diagnostic & Algorithm Deep-Dive

Full scored mock PTE to establish baseline across all communicative and enabling skills
Breakdown of how the AI scores each question type — what it rewards and what it penalises
Read Aloud and Repeat Sentence: fluency and pronunciation drills from day one
Write from Dictation: accuracy techniques to capture marks on the highest-weighted listening item

Week 2

Integrated Skills & Strategy

Describe Image: frameworks for graphs, maps, bar charts, pie charts, and processes
Re-tell Lecture: structured note-taking templates and delivery coaching
Reading: Re-order Paragraphs logic chains and Fill in the Blanks collocation techniques
Summarize Spoken Text: 50–70 word summaries under time pressure

Weeks 3–4

Full Mock Exams & Score Maximisation

Two full AI-scored mock tests per week, simulating live test-centre conditions
Enabling skills sub-score analysis: Oral Fluency, Pronunciation, and Written Discourse targeted individually
Live pronunciation coaching sessions with phoneme-level feedback and recording playback
Final score projection, strategy consolidation, and test-day walkthrough

Enrol

Fees & Batch Timings

Course Fees

PTE Coaching (4 Weeks) — Nepal	NPR 5,000/-
PTE Coaching (4 Weeks) — Australia	AUD 250
Mock Tests (2 FREE included)	Included
Study Materials & Templates	Included
1-on-1 Feedback Sessions (2×)	Included

Batch Schedule

Batch	Time	Days
Morning	7:00 AM – 9:00 AM	Mon · Wed · Fri
Day	11:00 AM – 1:00 PM	Tue · Thu · Sat
Evening	4:00 PM – 6:00 PM	Mon – Fri

Class sizes are capped at 8 students per batch. Weekend-intensive options are available on request — contact us to enquire.

PTE Academic Preparation