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PTE Preparation Plan: 2-Week, 1-Month & 2-Month Roadmaps 2026

Vikram PatelFebruary 202616 min readUpdated: 8 Feb 2026

Vikram Patel

Test Prep & Visa Strategy Head

Vikram Patel

Test Prep & Visa Strategy Head

Vikram heads EEC's test preparation and visa strategy division. An IELTS Band 9 scorer himself, he has trained 10,000+ students across IELTS, PTE, TOEFL, and GRE over 15 years. His visa interview coaching has an industry-leading high approval rate.

A structured PTE study plan is the difference between efficient preparation and wasted time. Whether you have 2 weeks, 1 month, or 2 months before your test date, this guide provides day-by-day roadmaps with specific tasks, time allocations, and milestone targets. Choose the plan that matches your current level and timeline.

Which Plan Is Right for You?

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Choosing Your PTE Study Plan
Plan	Best For	Starting Level	Target
2-Week Crash Course	Retakers, test date imminent	PTE 55-65 (near target)	Quick improvement of 5-10 points
1-Month Standard	Most students	PTE 50-60	PTE 65-79
2-Month Comprehensive	Beginners, high targets	PTE 40-50 or targeting 79+	PTE 65-79 (or 79-90)

2-Week Crash Course Plan

This plan is for students who have already taken PTE (or extensive mock tests), know their weak areas, and need quick targeted improvement. 3-4 hours daily required.

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2-Week PTE Crash Course Day-by-Day
Day	Focus (3-4 hours)
Day 1	Full mock test. Identify 3 weakest item types. Set specific score targets per skill.
Day 2-3	Speaking drill: 20 RA + 15 RS + 10 DI (templates). Pronunciation focus.
Day 4-5	Writing: Essay template practice (2 essays). SWT one-sentence drill (5 passages). Spelling review.
Day 6-7	Listening: WFD intensive (30 sentences/day). HIW accuracy practice. SST template drill.
Day 8	Full mock test. Compare with Day 1. Identify remaining gaps.
Day 9-10	Reading: Re-order Paragraphs speed drill. FIB collocation practice. MCQ strategy.
Day 11-12	Weak area intensive: focus entirely on your lowest-scoring item types from mock tests.
Day 13	Final mock test. Review results. Light review of spelling hitlist and templates.
Day 14	Rest. Light review only. Early sleep. Exam tomorrow.

1-Month Standard Plan

The most popular plan at EEC. 2-3 hours daily required. Suitable for working professionals and students with moderate English proficiency.

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1-Month PTE Standard Plan
Week	Focus	Key Tasks
Week 1	Foundations + Templates	Learn all templates (DI, RTL, SWT, Essay). Understand PTE format and scoring. Daily: 15 RA + 10 RS + 15 WFD. Diagnostic mock test.
Week 2	Speaking + Writing	Pronunciation drilling (20 min daily). DI + RTL template practice. Essay writing (3 essays). SWT daily practice. Spelling list building.
Week 3	Reading + Listening	Re-order Paragraphs (10 sets). FIB collocation drills. WFD intensive (25/day). HIW accuracy. SST practice. MCQ strategy. Mock test.
Week 4	Integration + Mock Tests	Full mock tests (3 this week). Score analysis per skill. Targeted weak area fixes. Template review. Spelling hitlist review. Rest day before exam.

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2-Month Comprehensive Plan

For students starting from a lower level (PTE 40-50) or targeting 79+. 2-3 hours daily required.

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2-Month PTE Comprehensive Plan
Week	Focus	Key Tasks
Week 1-2	Foundations	PTE format mastery. All templates learned. Daily basics: 15 RA + 10 RS + 15 WFD. Pronunciation assessment. Diagnostic mock.
Week 3-4	Speaking Deep Dive	Pronunciation correction (30 min daily). Shadowing exercises. DI advanced practice (10/day). RTL note-taking mastery. RS memory training.
Week 5-6	Writing + Reading	Essay sophistication (4 essays). SWT complex sentences. Collocation bank (200+ phrases). Re-order speed drills. FIB accuracy. Mock test.
Week 7-8	Listening + Integration	WFD perfection (30/day, targeting 90%+). HIW mastery. SST templates. Full mock tests (4 this period). Comprehensive score analysis. Final weak area targeting. Rest before exam.

Pro Tip

Consistency beats intensity. Studying 2 hours daily for 8 weeks produces better results than cramming 8 hours daily for 2 weeks. Short-term memory (crucial for RS and WFD) and pronunciation habits develop through daily repetition, not marathon sessions.

Daily Study Schedule Template

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Daily PTE Study Schedule (2-3 hours)
Time Block	Activity	Duration
Morning (Focus)	Read Aloud (15 passages) + Repeat Sentence (10)	30 minutes
Morning (Drill)	Write from Dictation (20 sentences)	20 minutes
Afternoon	Section-specific practice (based on weekly focus)	45-60 minutes
Evening	Essay or SWT + Spelling review	30-40 minutes
Before Sleep	Shadowing (English podcast/TED Talk)	15 minutes

Mock Test Strategy Across All Plans

Frequency: Take a full scored mock test every 7-10 days. This is not optional — mock tests are the only reliable way to track progress and identify weak areas.

After each mock: Analyse your score report per communicative skill and per enabling skill. Identify the 2-3 item types where you lost the most marks. Adjust your daily practice plan to focus on these weak areas for the next 7-10 days. Repeat.

Final mock: Take your last mock test 2-3 days before the real exam. Do NOT take a mock the day before — rest and review instead.

EEC Structured PTE Programmes

EEC's PTE coaching naturally follows the 1-month and 2-month structures described above, with the advantage of trainer guidance, daily supervised practice, mock tests with professional analysis, and unlimited query support. The ₹7,500 programme covers all plan durations. Visit any of 26 centres or join online.

“The biggest difference between students who hit their target on the first attempt and those who need retakes is not ability — it is having a structured daily study plan with clear milestones.”
— Vikram Patel, EEC PTE Course Director

Good News

PTE is the only major English test with AI scoring and 48-hour results. This means you can take a practice test, identify weaknesses, implement fixes, and retake within a single week.

Warning

Do not skip mock tests in your study plan. Students who take at least 3 full-length scored mocks before exam day score an average of 8-12 points higher than those who practice only individual items.

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Related Resources & Further Reading

Ready to begin? Register for a free demo class. PTE is also accepted for study in New Zealand. Planning Canada? See our study in Canada options. Read our PTE Academic complete guide. Read our PTE fee structure in India. Read our PTE Academic vs PTE Core. Read our PTE scores for Australia PR. Read our PTE vs IELTS comparison. Read our PTE preparation tips for 79+. Also explore our IELTS complete guide. Also explore our IELTS vs PTE comparison. Also explore our IELTS Band 7 tips. Visit EEC Ahmedabad or EEC Surat for in-person guidance. Use our IELTS vs PTE comparison page for a side-by-side breakdown.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Study plan questions from PTE students:

2 weeks: from IELTS 6.5+/PTE 65+. 1 month: standard for PTE 65. 2 months: PTE 79 or starting below 50.

Yes from B2+ level. Test strategies, templates, high-impact items, 2-3 mocks. EEC offers crash course option.

W1: All 20 types+templates+mock. W2: Speaking+Writing. W3: Reading+Listening. W4: 3-4 mocks+weak areas.

W1-2: Types+strategies+baseline. W3-4: Speaking+Writing deep. W5-6: Reading+Listening deep. W7-8: 5-8 mocks+correction.

2-month: 2hrs/day. 1-month: 3hrs. 2-week: 4-5hrs. Break into 30min blocks per skill.

Minimum 5 full mocks. Space 3-5 days apart. Analyse thoroughly. Increase frequency in final week.

One diagnostic mock first. Then section practice. Full mocks in final 1-2 weeks.

Light review. 5-10 Read Aloud sentences. Spelling review. Templates review. 7-8 hrs sleep. Plan route.

Yes, based on diagnostic test, target score, time, weak areas. ₹7,500 includes personalised plan.

Daily far more effective. Language skills need daily reinforcement. 1 hr daily > 7 hrs weekends.

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PTE Preparation Plan: 2-Week, 1-Month & 2-Month Roadmaps 2026

Vikram PatelFebruary 202616 min readUpdated: 8 Feb 2026

Vikram Patel

Test Prep & Visa Strategy Head

Vikram Patel

Test Prep & Visa Strategy Head

Which Plan Is Right for You?

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Choosing Your PTE Study Plan
Plan	Best For	Starting Level	Target
2-Week Crash Course	Retakers, test date imminent	PTE 55-65 (near target)	Quick improvement of 5-10 points
1-Month Standard	Most students	PTE 50-60	PTE 65-79
2-Month Comprehensive	Beginners, high targets	PTE 40-50 or targeting 79+	PTE 65-79 (or 79-90)

2-Week Crash Course Plan

This plan is for students who have already taken PTE (or extensive mock tests), know their weak areas, and need quick targeted improvement. 3-4 hours daily required.

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2-Week PTE Crash Course Day-by-Day
Day	Focus (3-4 hours)
Day 1	Full mock test. Identify 3 weakest item types. Set specific score targets per skill.
Day 2-3	Speaking drill: 20 RA + 15 RS + 10 DI (templates). Pronunciation focus.
Day 4-5	Writing: Essay template practice (2 essays). SWT one-sentence drill (5 passages). Spelling review.
Day 6-7	Listening: WFD intensive (30 sentences/day). HIW accuracy practice. SST template drill.
Day 8	Full mock test. Compare with Day 1. Identify remaining gaps.
Day 9-10	Reading: Re-order Paragraphs speed drill. FIB collocation practice. MCQ strategy.
Day 11-12	Weak area intensive: focus entirely on your lowest-scoring item types from mock tests.
Day 13	Final mock test. Review results. Light review of spelling hitlist and templates.
Day 14	Rest. Light review only. Early sleep. Exam tomorrow.

1-Month Standard Plan

The most popular plan at EEC. 2-3 hours daily required. Suitable for working professionals and students with moderate English proficiency.

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1-Month PTE Standard Plan
Week	Focus	Key Tasks
Week 1	Foundations + Templates	Learn all templates (DI, RTL, SWT, Essay). Understand PTE format and scoring. Daily: 15 RA + 10 RS + 15 WFD. Diagnostic mock test.
Week 2	Speaking + Writing	Pronunciation drilling (20 min daily). DI + RTL template practice. Essay writing (3 essays). SWT daily practice. Spelling list building.
Week 3	Reading + Listening	Re-order Paragraphs (10 sets). FIB collocation drills. WFD intensive (25/day). HIW accuracy. SST practice. MCQ strategy. Mock test.
Week 4	Integration + Mock Tests	Full mock tests (3 this week). Score analysis per skill. Targeted weak area fixes. Template review. Spelling hitlist review. Rest day before exam.

Not sure if PTE Academic is right for your goals? Book a free consultation with EEC — we assess your profile and recommend the best test for your destination.

Book Free Consultation

2-Month Comprehensive Plan

For students starting from a lower level (PTE 40-50) or targeting 79+. 2-3 hours daily required.

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2-Month PTE Comprehensive Plan
Week	Focus	Key Tasks
Week 1-2	Foundations	PTE format mastery. All templates learned. Daily basics: 15 RA + 10 RS + 15 WFD. Pronunciation assessment. Diagnostic mock.
Week 3-4	Speaking Deep Dive	Pronunciation correction (30 min daily). Shadowing exercises. DI advanced practice (10/day). RTL note-taking mastery. RS memory training.
Week 5-6	Writing + Reading	Essay sophistication (4 essays). SWT complex sentences. Collocation bank (200+ phrases). Re-order speed drills. FIB accuracy. Mock test.
Week 7-8	Listening + Integration	WFD perfection (30/day, targeting 90%+). HIW mastery. SST templates. Full mock tests (4 this period). Comprehensive score analysis. Final weak area targeting. Rest before exam.

Pro Tip

Daily Study Schedule Template

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Daily PTE Study Schedule (2-3 hours)
Time Block	Activity	Duration
Morning (Focus)	Read Aloud (15 passages) + Repeat Sentence (10)	30 minutes
Morning (Drill)	Write from Dictation (20 sentences)	20 minutes
Afternoon	Section-specific practice (based on weekly focus)	45-60 minutes
Evening	Essay or SWT + Spelling review	30-40 minutes
Before Sleep	Shadowing (English podcast/TED Talk)	15 minutes

Mock Test Strategy Across All Plans

Frequency: Take a full scored mock test every 7-10 days. This is not optional — mock tests are the only reliable way to track progress and identify weak areas.

Final mock: Take your last mock test 2-3 days before the real exam. Do NOT take a mock the day before — rest and review instead.

EEC Structured PTE Programmes

“The biggest difference between students who hit their target on the first attempt and those who need retakes is not ability — it is having a structured daily study plan with clear milestones.”
— Vikram Patel, EEC PTE Course Director

Good News

PTE is the only major English test with AI scoring and 48-hour results. This means you can take a practice test, identify weaknesses, implement fixes, and retake within a single week.

Warning