Preliminary English Test (PET)
Exam details and timetables for 2009
Timetable
| February (computer-based exams) | |
|---|---|
| Thursday 19 February | Paper 1 (Reading & Writing) and Paper 2 (Listening) |
| 14 February–22 February | Window for Paper 3 (Speaking) This paper is held by separate arrangement within a specified period. Contact your centre for more details. |
| March (computer-based exams) | |
|---|---|
| Saturday 7 March | Paper 1 (Reading & Writing) and Paper 2 (Listening) |
| 28 February–8 March | Window for Paper 3 (Speaking) This paper is held by separate arrangement within a specified period. Contact your centre for more details. |
| March (paper-based exams) | |
|---|---|
| Saturday 21 March (morning) | Paper 1 (Reading & Writing) and Paper 2 (Listening) |
| 13 March–23 March (Overseas) 13 March–29 March (UK) |
Window for Paper 3 (Speaking) This paper is held by separate arrangement within a specified period. Contact your centre for more details. |
| April (computer-based exams) | |
|---|---|
| Wednesday 29 April | Paper 1 (Reading & Writing) and Paper 2 (Listening) |
| 25 April–3 May | Window for Paper 3 (Speaking) This paper is held by separate arrangement within a specified period. Contact your centre for more details. |
| May (computer-based exams) | |
|---|---|
| Friday 15 May | Paper 1 (Reading & Writing) and Paper 2 (Listening) |
| 9 May–17 May | Window for Paper 3 (Speaking) This paper is held by separate arrangement within a specified period. Contact your centre for more details. |
| May (paper-based exams) | |
|---|---|
| Saturday 23 May (morning) | Paper 1 (Reading & Writing) and Paper 2 (Listening) |
| 15 May–25 May (Overseas) 15 May–31 May (UK) |
Window for Paper 3 (Speaking) This paper is held by separate arrangement within a specified period. Contact your centre for more details. |
| June (paper-based exams) | |
|---|---|
| Friday 05 June (morning) | Paper 1 (Reading & Writing) and Paper 2 (Listening) |
| 29 May–08 June (Overseas) 29 May–14 June (UK) |
Window for Paper 3 (Speaking) This paper is held by separate arrangement within a specified period. Contact your centre for more details. |
| June (paper-based exams) | |
|---|---|
| Saturday 06 June (morning) | Paper 1 (Reading & Writing) and Paper 2 (Listening) |
| 29 May–15 June (Overseas) 29 May–21 June (UK) |
Window for Paper 3 (Speaking) This paper is held by separate arrangement within a specified period. Contact your centre for more details. |
| June (computer-based exams) | |
|---|---|
| Friday 12 June | Paper 1 (Reading & Writing) and Paper 2 (Listening) |
| 6 June–14 June | Window for Paper 3 (Speaking) This paper is held by separate arrangement within a specified period. Contact your centre for more details. |
| June (computer-based exams) | |
|---|---|
| Saturday 27 June | Paper 1 (Reading & Writing) and Paper 2 (Listening) |
| 20 June–28 June | Window for Paper 3 (Speaking) This paper is held by separate arrangement within a specified period. Contact your centre for more details. |
| July (computer-based exams) | |
|---|---|
| Friday 17 July | Paper 1 (Reading & Writing) and Paper 2 (Listening) |
| 11 July–19 July | Window for Paper 3 (Speaking) This paper is held by separate arrangement within a specified period. Contact your centre for more details. |
| September (computer-based exams) | |
|---|---|
| Thursday 24 September | Paper 1 (Reading & Writing) and Paper 2 (Listening) |
| 19 September–27 September | Window for Paper 3 (Speaking) This paper is held by separate arrangement within a specified period. Contact your centre for more details. |
| October (computer-based exams) | |
|---|---|
| Saturday 24 October | Paper 1 (Reading & Writing) and Paper 2 (Listening) |
| 17 October–25 October | Window for Paper 3 (Speaking) This paper is held by separate arrangement within a specified period. Contact your centre for more details. |
| November (computer-based exams) | |
|---|---|
| Friday 13 Nov | Paper 1 (Reading & Writing) and Paper 2 (Listening) |
| 07 Nov–15 Nov | Window for Paper 3 (Speaking) This paper is held by separate arrangement within a specified period. Contact your centre for more details. |
| November (paper-based exams) | |
|---|---|
| Saturday 21 Nov (morning) | Paper 1 (Reading & Writing) and Paper 2 (Listening) |
| 13 Nov–23 Nov (Overseas) 13 Nov–29 Nov (UK) |
Window for Paper 3 (Speaking) This paper is held by separate arrangement within a specified period. Contact your centre for more details. |
| December (paper-based exams) | |
|---|---|
| Friday 04 Dec (morning) | Paper 1 (Reading & Writing) and Paper 2 (Listening) |
| 27 Nov–07 Dec (Overseas) 27 Nov–13 Dec (UK) |
Window for Paper 3 (Speaking) This paper is held by separate arrangement within a specified period. Contact your centre for more details. |
| December (computer-based exams) | |
|---|---|
| Saturday 05 Dec | Paper 1 (Reading & Writing) and Paper 2 (Listening) |
| 28 Nov–06 Dec | Window for Paper 3 (Speaking) This paper is held by separate arrangement within a specified period. Contact your centre for more details. |

