PTE 2025 Score Distribution Changes – Everything You Need to Know

Big news for all PTE test takers – PTE is changing from August 7, 2025. Pearson has updated the score distribution, calculation methods, and marking algorithm, meaning your preparation strategy needs to change too.

In this blog, we’ll break down:

·        What’s new in each module

·        Which tasks are now most important

·        Which tasks are no longer worth heavy practice

·        How to adjust your preparation for maximum scores

Why These Changes Matter

Pearson has officially released a detailed document showing exactly how much each task contributes to Speaking, Writing, Reading, and Listening. Some tasks that were once high-priority are now less important, while others have become the main scoring sources. If you are enrolled in PTE Classes, make sure your trainer is teaching with the updated scoring priorities.

Speaking Module – Key Changes

Biggest shift: Read Aloud is no longer a major contributor to Reading.

·        Read Aloud – Now only gives ~7.5–8 points in Speaking. No points for Reading.

·        Repeat Sentence – Still important, giving 12 points in Speaking and 13 in Listening.

·        Describe Image – Now the top scorer for Speaking, contributing around 25 points.

·        Re-tell Lecture – 10 points in Speaking, 11 in Listening.

·        Answer Short Question – Only 3 points in Listening now (no Speaking points).

·        Summarize Group Discussion – New and important! Gives 15 points in Speaking and 16 in Listening.

·        Respond to a Situation – New task, 10 points in Speaking.

Focus for Speaking:
Describe Image, Summarize Group Discussion, Repeat Sentence, Re-tell Lecture, Respond to a Situation.

Writing Module – Key Changes

Biggest shift: Only 4 tasks now contribute to Writing (down from 6).

·        Summarize Written Text – 22 points in Writing and 18 in Reading. Higher content weightage, so add keywords and relevant details.

·        Write Essay – 25 points in Writing. Templates are less effective; focus on quality content.

·        Summarize Spoken Text – 15 points in Writing, 8 in Listening.

·        Write from Dictation – 19 points in Writing, 10 in listening (lower than before).

Focus for Writing:
Write Essay, Summarize Written Text, Summarize Spoken Text, Write from Dictation.

Reading Module – Key Changes

Biggest shift: Reading & Writing fill in the Blanks no longer gives Writing points.

·        Reading & Writing Fill in the Blanks (Drop-down) – 22 points in Reading only.

·        Reading Fill in the Blanks (Drag & Drop) – 15 points in Reading.

·        Reorder Paragraphs – 7–8 points in Reading.

·        MCQ Multiple – 4 points in Reading.

·        MCQ Single – 2 points in Reading.

Focus for Reading:
Both types of Reading Blanks, Reorder Paragraphs, Summarize Written Text, and Highlight Incorrect Words.

Listening Module – Key Changes

Biggest shift: Listening Fill in the Blanks no longer gives Writing points, and Write from Dictation is less important.

·        Summarize Spoken Text – 8 points in Listening, 15 in Writing.

·        Repeat Sentence – 13 points in Listening.

·        Re-tell Lecture – 11 points in Listening.

·        Summarize Group Discussion – 16 points in Listening.

·        Listening Fill in the Blanks – 6 points in Listening only.

·        Highlight Incorrect Words – 10 points in Reading, 7 in Listening.

·        Write from Dictation – 10 points in Listening, 19 in Writing.

Focus for Listening:
Summarize Group Discussion, Repeat Sentence, Re-tell Lecture, Summarize Spoken Text, Highlight Incorrect Words, Listening Fill in the Blanks.

Most Important Tasks by Module (2025 Update)

Speaking: Describe Image, Summarize Group Discussion, Repeat Sentence, Re-tell Lecture, Respond to a Situation.
Writing: Write Essay, Summarize Written Text, Summarize Spoken Text, Write from Dictation.
Reading: Both Reading Blanks, Reorder Paragraphs, Summarize Written Text, Highlight Incorrect Words.
Listening: Summarize Group Discussion, Repeat Sentence, Re-tell Lecture, Summarize Spoken Text, Highlight Incorrect Words.

Tasks You Can Spend Less Time On

·        Read Aloud – Low contribution now.

·        Answer Short Question – Minimal score impact.

·        MCQs – Low scoring in all modules.

·        Write from Dictation – Still important but no longer the “king” of the test.

How to Prepare After the Update

1.     Adjust your time allocation – Spend more time on high-weight tasks and less on low-value ones.

2.     Update your strategies – Old methods (like overusing templates) won’t work as well.

3.     Practice with the new format – Use mock tests updated with 2025 changes.

4.     Focus on content quality – For tasks like essays and summaries, relevant keywords are now crucial. If you can’t attend in-person, PTE Online Classes can give you access to updated strategies and practice from anywhere in the world.

Final Word

The PTE 2025 scoring changes mean smart preparation matters more than ever. If you focus on the new high-weight tasks and practice with updated material, you can still achieve your dream score.

Vision Language Experts offers updated PTE coaching, mock tests, and strategies tailored for the new marking system. Whether online or in-campus, we’re here to help you succeed.