Welcome to the ECC Pearson Test Centre

ECC offers a high-quality test environment – our customer service is consistently rated above 95% in our surveys!

ECC administers the Pearson English Language Test

Welcome to the ECC Pearson Test Centre

We are operating at full capacity with 10 seats available for each test session.

Before the test:

  • Check your emails for information from Pearson prior to your test

  • Check in using the SafeWA app and use the hand sanitiser 

  • Follow all directions from staff

Information regarding bookings, dates, fees, transfers, refunds and results can be found on the Pearson website.

Arrival time

Arrive at least 30 minutes before your test and take a seat in the waiting area. The test administrator will take you into the secure check-in area to complete the security processes – view your passport, take a digital signature and a photograph, scan your palm and assign you a locker to check-in your belongings.

  • Bring your passport. If you forget your passport you will not be able to sit the test and you will lose your fee.
  • If you arrive more than 15 minutes later than the scheduled starting time of your test, you will not be allowed to sit the test and you will lose your fee.

How long is the test?

PTE Academic is a single 2 hours and 15 minutes hour computer based exam which assesses listening, reading, speaking and writing.

You will use a computer and headset to listen to, read and respond to questions.

What can I bring into the test room?

  • Passport

What can't I bring into the test room?

  • Digital devices (mobile phones, iPods, digital watches, fitness trackers etc.)
  • Analogue watch or thick/wide jewellery
  • Wallets and keys
  • Jackets, hoodies, scarves, gloves, baseball caps, beanies, hats or hoods
  • Cases for pens or glasses
  • Pieces of paper
  • Highlighters, rulers, pens/pencils and correction fluid
  • Food or drink of any kind (water is provided at the test centre)

Valuables

ECC Pearson Test Centre will provide a small locker to store your belongings for the duration of your PTE Academic test; however, ECC is not responsible for any loss or damages. We highly recommend leaving valuables at home.

Location

ECC Pearson Test Centre
10 Injune Way (corner of Joondalup Drive and Injune Way),
Joondalup, WA 6027

Detailed directions for train, bus and car

Contact details

Phone ECC Pearson Test Centre: 6279 1110 for directions or to advise you are going to arrive late (up to 15 minutes only after the start of the test)

Phone Pearson Help Desk: 1800 729 282 for all other enquiries including refunds, transfers, cancellations and understanding your result

Email: pearson@edithcowancollege.edu.au

Quick links

Prepare for your test

Find online test resources.

Test day information

Find all the information you need for your test day.

FAQ

Read some of the frequently asked questions.

Results

Understanding your score and making enquiry on your result.