Pearson just published its annual report. The PTE (Pearson Test of English) was taken 827,000 times in 2022. That’s up from 436,000 times in 2021. I nearly fell out of my chair.
Here are the historic volumes, culled from past reports:
- 2022: 827,000
- 2021: 436,000
- 2020: 350,000
- 2019: 547,000
- 2018: 467,000
- 2017: 359,000
(the last four are estimates based on percentage changes quoted in the annual reports)
It’s worth repeating once again that if a test-maker provides a pleasant experience for test-takers their product will take hold. Even if the test is two hours long, and even if it has a high price tag. Not every test has to be the Duolingo English Test…
Think about it!