Tier 4 Student Visa (btzs011) PTE Academic is a computer-based test of English language proficiency approved by the UK Border Agency (UKBA) for Tier 4 (student visa) applications. http://www.pearsonpte.com, NY (PTE Academic is a computer-based test of English language proficiency approved by the UK Border Agency (UKBA) for Tier 4 (student visa) applications. http://www.pearsonpte.com)