Pearson Test of English - General is the revised suite of tests formerly known as the London Tests of English. The changes to the tests were based on extensive consultation with test centres, teachers and test takers in a number of countries.

PTE General is an assessment solution at six levels of proficiency (A1, 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5), which assesses and accredits general English language ability. The six levels of tests are provided in partnership with Edexcel Limited, the largest UK awarding body for academic and vocational qualifications. Edexcel Limited is the official awarding body for PTE General.

All levels of PTE General are recognized globally and are accepted by universities, employers and National Education authorities of many countries as evidence of a required level of English. PTE General is intended for learners of English who are speakers of other languages (ESOL). At the different levels the test items do not require any prior knowledge of the world beyond what people may need at a comparable level in their own language to function in their social, academic or professional life.
Children younger than 14 may prefer to sit tests from the suite of Pearson Test of English for Young Learners.

PTE General assesses the four skills: listening, reading, speaking and writing. Each level (A1, 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5) provides a measure of test takers' communicative ability and evidence of proficiency in practical language skills. Levels 2-5 in particular are useful for international travel, social interactions, work contexts and study in an English-speaking environment. Test takers are required to successfully complete real-life tasks, such as writing messages, responding to talks and presentations, understanding newspaper articles on participating in conversations.

Results and Certificates
Test results are made available five to eight weeks after the date that it was taken. Test centres can view the results of test takers they have registered via Edexcel Online, a secure online results service, or by secure post.

Test takers are also provided with a breakdown of their overall score out of 100 and skills scores out of 25 within their Performance Report. This is emailed to test centres following the dispatch of results. Two to three weeks after receipt of results test certificates are issued, which indicate the grade awarded: Fail, Pass, Pass with Merit or Pass with Distinction.

Mystical Rose International
Mystical Rose International has been a centre for London Test of English examinations since 2008. To date, Mystical Rose has trained over 1000 students and has produced over 95% Distinction grades.
Sajani Soysa of Mystical Rose has undergone special training in UK and is the only PTE General Oral examiner and Oral Assessor / Interviewer for all levels of London Test of English for Children in South Asia.

Seen in this picture is Premila Paulraj - Territory Manager for Edexcel in India Subcontinent presenting the certificate to Sajani Soysa. Also in the picture are Asha Ilapperuma - Director of Mystical Rose International and Suriya Bibile - Regional Development Manager for Edexcel.