Major PTE Examination Changes & Updated Marking Criteria After 7th August
What Students MUST Know to Achieve 8 Each (79+) From 8th August, Pearson introduced major updates to the PTE Academic scoring logic, task weightage, and AI marking criteria. These changes have significantly altered how students should prepare, practise, and prioritise tasks in order to achieve higher scores. At Boston Institute, we have analysed these changes […]
How to Compare PTE Score with IELTS Score?
You completed the PTE, but your institution requires the IELTS? Or if you’ve ever been curious about how your PTE score translates to IELTS, you’re not the only one. Thousands of workers, immigrants, and students take English proficiency tests each year. While PTE and IELTS Academic are two of the most popular english language examinations, […]
Listening Skills: How to Score High in IELTS & PTE Listening Sections
You are in the exam hall. The audio starts, and you lean your body forward, listening intently so that you don’t miss any important information. After a few minutes, the recording moves on, but you linger on a fragment of a sentence that you did not fully catch. Just as you catch up, you lost […]
Daily English Practice Plan for International Students in Australia
Introduction: A Real Student Experience The first week in a new country can feel very overwhelming. You might find yourself sitting in a classroom with a lecturer speaking very quickly, students casually talking to each other in English with confidence, and every notice, memo or PowerPoint presentation looking like a code to break. You may […]
Top Mistakes Students Make in IELTS & How to Avoid Them
You’ve put in months of preparation. The practice tests are completed, all the vocabulary lists have been memorised, and you’ve revised all the grammar rules. On test day, you feel confident. Then, the results come and the band score you receive is not what you expected. The issue is not that you do not have […]
Minimum English Requirements for Australian Sponsorship Visas (2025 Guide)
Starting the Journey Imagine packing your bags, saying goodbye to family, and taking a flight toward a new life in Australia. The excitement of better opportunities, new experiences, and a fresh start fills your heart. But before you can land that job, study further, or settle down, there’s one important step you cannot skip – […]
Why General English is the Best Starting Point for International Students
Arriving in Australia is exciting but let’s be honest, it can also feel overwhelming. You might land in Sydney with your suitcase, months of IELTS or PTE preparation behind you, and think you’re fully ready. Then, within hours, you’re on a train and someone asks, “Got your Opal?” You freeze. You recognise the word “card,” […]
How to Improve English Writing for IELTS & PTE Essays
You’re sitting in a small room, the clock ticking steadily as you face your IELTS or PTE exam screen. A writing task pops up: “Write an essay on…” Your stomach tightens will you finish in time? Will your sentences flow? For many young students from India, Nepal, Vietnam, and the Philippines, aged 18 to 30, […]
How Does the PTE Score Chart 2025 Work? Explore the Exam Scoring System & Calculation!
You’ve just received your PTE score report. Numbers, bands, and unfamiliar terms fill the page, and you’re left wondering: What do these scores really mean? For many international students and skilled workers, the Pearson Test of English (PTE) is more than just another exam. It’s the gateway to studying, working, or migrating to Australia. But […]
The Future of English Tests: AI in Language Exams (2025 Trends)
Imagine sitting in a test room where the examiner isn’t a person but an advanced computer system. Instead of someone taking notes, artificial intelligence (AI) listens to your voice, analyses your grammar, and scores your fluency within seconds. For many students preparing to study or migrate to Australia, this isn’t a futuristic dream anymore it’s […]