PTE Writing practice tests
A summary and an essay, scored for content, grammar, vocabulary and form.
Writing practice tests
Each test mirrors the writing section on the latest 2026 PTE Academic — 3 tasks, ~25 min, scored on the official 10–90 scale. All 5 tests are free.
Writing Test 1
Sport & physical fitness
3 tasks · ~25 min · scored 10–90
Writing Test 4
Genetic engineering & bioethics
3 tasks · ~25 min · scored 10–90
Writing Test 5
Globalisation & cultural identity
3 tasks · ~25 min · scored 10–90
Writing rewards structure and discipline. Two tasks, both heavily rules-based: hit the word count, follow the format exactly, and form points come almost for free.
How it's scored
Your Writing score reflects content, grammar, vocabulary, spelling and form across both written tasks.
Writing task types
Every writing task on the new 2026 format — click any one to start practising it.
Summarise Written Text
Read a passage, write ONE sentence of 5–75 words.
Write Essay
A 200–300 word argumentative essay in 20 minutes.
Top tip — Form is free points: respect the word count and the single-sentence rule on Summarise Written Text exactly. More Writing tips →