PTE Academic Smart Prep
PTE Academic Smart Prep is Pearson’s web-based preparation portal for people studying for PTE Academic.
What PTE Academic Smart Prep is
PTE Academic Smart Prep is Pearson’s web-based preparation portal for people studying for PTE Academic. Access it through a myPTE account, whether or not you have booked a test. The portal includes a step-by-step study plan, guided practice tests, online courses and test tips. Its Official PTE Academic AI Practice offers 15 full-length mock tests, 20 sectional tests and more than 1,000 official questions, with instant scoring and feedback aligned to official PTE scoring traits, plus AI Tutor support. A progress dashboard tracks scores by skill and activity across practice sessions. Individual practice questions can be repeated, but each full-length mock and sectional test can be taken only once. Smart Prep has free resources and paid options; Official AI Practice access ranges from free diagnostic tests and sample questions to one-time paid access packages. Other listed plans charge monthly for scored practice tests and, in one tier, a B1 or B2 self-study course. Pearson lists several categories of personal data it may use and describes privacy rights that vary by country.
Good
- Free guided practice tests, courses and test tips.
- Step-by-step study plan and progress dashboard.
- AI practice includes 15 full-length mock tests.
- AI feedback aligned to official scoring traits.
Watch out
- Each full-length mock test can be taken only once.
- Sectional tests can also be taken only once.
- Paid plans include monthly or one-time charges.
Who it suits
It suits people preparing for PTE Academic for global study, migration or work abroad. Learners who want structured practice, scored mocks or progress tracking may find its planning and AI practice tools relevant.
Verdict
Smart Prep combines study planning with free preparation resources and paid scored practice options. Check the single-attempt limit on full-length and sectional tests when choosing how to use the practice materials.
Plans and prices
From PTE Academic Smart Prep's own pricing page, checked 22 Sep 2026.
| Plan | Price | What it gives you |
|---|---|---|
| Scored Practice Test | $35.99 a month | 1 scored practice test |
| Essential | $59.99 a month | 2 scored practice tests · Over 340 practice questions |
| Premium | $79.99 a month | 3 scored practice tests · Over 340 practice questions |
| Premium Plus | $109.99 a month | 3 scored practice tests · Over 340 practice questions · B1 or B2 self-study course |
| Official PTE Academic AI Practice — Free access | Free | 2 diagnostic tests · Sample Reading and Listening questions · Sample AI scoring and feedback · No payment required to start. |
| Official PTE Academic AI Practice — 7 day access | $29.99, paid once | 15 full mock tests · 20 sectional tests · 1000+ official practice questions · AI scoring, feedback and tutor · One-time payment; not a subscription. |
| Official PTE Academic AI Practice — 1 month access | $59.99, paid once | 15 full mock tests · 20 sectional tests · 1000+ official practice questions · AI scoring, feedback and tutor · One-time payment; not a subscription. |
| Official PTE Academic AI Practice — 3 month access | $89.99, paid once | 15 full mock tests · 20 sectional tests · 1000+ official practice questions · AI scoring, feedback and tutor · One-time payment; not a subscription. |
The facts
Each one read from PTE Academic Smart Prep's own pages, with the date it was checked.
What it does
- Access requirement
- Smart Prep is available through myPTE whether or not the user has booked a test.checked 11 Oct 2026
- AI feedback
- The AI Practice provides instant scoring and feedback aligned to official PTE scoring traits, plus AI Tutor support.checked 11 Oct 2026
- AI practice
- Official PTE Academic AI Practice provides 15 full-length mock tests, 20 sectional tests and over 1,000 official questions.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Audience
- PTE Academic is presented for people preparing for global study, migration, or work abroad.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Exam scope
- multiple_exam_typeschecked 22 Sep 2026
- Full-length mock tests
- Yeschecked 22 Sep 2026
- Privacy
- Pearson says it may use AI-generated data, activity and usage information, and location, application and systems log data as personal-data categories.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Privacy rights
- The privacy page says rights may include access, correction, objection or restriction, deletion, data transfer, marketing opt-out and consent withdrawal, depending on country.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Product
- Smart Prep is Pearson’s preparation portal for free and paid PTE Academic resources, accessed through a myPTE account.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Progress tracking
- A progress dashboard tracks scores by skill and progress across practice sessions.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Support
- Pearson’s PTE site provides a customer support portal and preparation help resources.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Usage limit
- Individual practice questions can be repeated during access, but each full-length mock test and sectional test can be taken only once.checked 11 Oct 2026
Money
- Free plan
- Yeschecked 22 Sep 2026
- Free resources
- Free Smart Prep materials include guided practice tests, online courses and test tips.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Revision plans
- Yeschecked 22 Sep 2026
- Study planning
- Smart Prep includes a step-by-step study plan to help users manage test practice.checked 11 Oct 2026
Where it runs
- Legacy app
- Pearson states that the PTE Academic Practice App is no longer available and directs users to Official PTE Academic AI Practice.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Platform support
- Web via myPTEchecked 22 Sep 2026
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