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PTE Academic · Residency Pathway

Mary Lyn scored PTE 76, far above her residency requirement

She came from the Philippines needing a minimum of 58 for residency. After targeted work on exam technique and fluency, she scored 76 overall, with a perfect 90 in Writing.

76PTE overall
90 / 90Writing
58Threshold needed
The Challenge

A residency target, and a few stubborn task types

Mary Lyn was aiming for a minimum score of 58 to qualify for residency. A handful of specific PTE task types stood between her and a comfortable margin:

  • Note-taking for the Summarise Spoken Text task
  • Pronunciation and overall fluency needed sharpening
  • Re-order Paragraphs in the reading section was a recurring stumbling block
The Journey

Technical accuracy and exam strategy

Mary Lyn joined our personalised PTE coaching programme, with preparation focused on technical accuracy and exam strategy. Through one-to-one sessions she refined her approach to Re-order Paragraphs using linking words and structure, while developing clearer pronunciation and greater fluency.

Regular mock tests and detailed feedback helped her pinpoint weaknesses, build consistency, and lift her performance across every section of the exam.

The Outcome

76 overall, residency margin secured

  • PTE score: 76 overall
  • A perfect 90 out of 90 in Writing
  • Exceeded the residency requirement of 58 with confidence

The fastest gains often come from targeting the exact task types holding a score back. By drilling the techniques behind her weak spots, Mary Lyn turned a pass into a comfortable, confident margin.

PTE Academic
76
Mary Lyn
Resident Visa
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