VPET Practice Test 2026: Free Versant Professional English Test Mock Exam
Practise all 10 parts of the Versant Professional English Test (VPET), including Email Writing and Story Retelling, with real timing and an instant estimated GSE score. Free, with no sign-up.
What is the Versant Professional English Test (VPET)?
The Versant Professional English Test (VPET) is Pearson’s online test of workplace English. In about 60 minutes it measures how well you speak, listen, read and write English in real work situations, such as replying to emails, understanding notices and talking to customers.
Employers use the VPET for hiring and training, especially in BPO, customer service, IT and hospitality. If a company has asked you to take a Versant test for a job, it is often the VPET. Read more in our guide to the Versant test for Accenture, Concentrix and Amazon.
VPET test format: all 10 parts
The VPET has 10 parts. Practise each one on its own with real timing, or take a full timed mock test.
| Part | What you do | Skills | Practice |
|---|---|---|---|
| A. Sentence Completion | Type one word that best completes the sentence. | ReadingWriting | Practise free → |
| B. Passage Reconstruction | Read a passage for 30 seconds, then rewrite its meaning in 90 seconds. | Writing | Practise free → |
| C. Reading Comprehension | Read a notice, chart or short text and answer multiple-choice questions. | Reading | Practise free → |
| D. Email Writing | Write a workplace email of at least 100 words covering three given themes in 9 minutes. | Writing | Practise free → |
| E. Dictation | Listen once and type the sentence word for word. | ListeningWriting | Practise free → |
| F. Response Selection | Listen to a sentence and choose the most appropriate reply. | Listening | Practise free → |
| G. Passage Comprehension | Listen to a short passage, then answer spoken questions with short answers. | ListeningSpeaking | Practise free → |
| H. Repeat | Listen to a sentence and repeat it exactly. | Speaking | Practise free → |
| I. Speaking Situations | Hear a social situation, think for 10 seconds, then respond as you would in real life. | Speaking | Practise free → |
| J. Story Retelling | Listen to a short story, then retell it in your own words. | ListeningSpeaking | Practise free → |
See every part with sample questions in our guide: Versant test pattern and sample questions.
Want the official details? Read Pearson’s Versant Professional English Test description and validation report (PDF).
How the VPET is scored
You get an overall score and scores for speaking, listening, reading and writing on Pearson’s Global Scale of English (GSE), from 10 to 90, with the matching CEFR level (A1–C2).
| GSE score | CEFR level |
|---|---|
| 43–58 | B1 (intermediate) |
| 59–75 | B2 (upper intermediate) |
| 76–84 | C1 (advanced) |
Each employer sets its own minimum score, so ask the recruiter what you need.
How to prepare for the VPET
- Take a full VPET mock test to find your weakest part.
- For Email Writing, learn a simple structure and practise under 9 minutes. Use our professional email templates.
- In Story Retelling, note who, what, where and what happened, then retell in order.
- In Speaking Situations, answer politely and naturally, as you would at work.
- Speak at a steady pace and never stay silent.
- Follow our 7-day Versant preparation plan.
VPET or VEPT: which test are you taking?
| VPET (Professional) | VEPT (Placement) | |
|---|---|---|
| Best for | Workplace English, office and customer-facing roles | General English, study, entry-level roles |
| Parts | 10 (includes email writing) | 9 |
| Time | About 60 minutes | About 50 minutes |
Taking the placement test instead? See our VEPT practice test page.
VPET questions
What does VPET stand for?
VPET stands for Versant Professional English Test, Pearson’s test of English for the workplace.
How long is the VPET?
About 60 minutes, with 10 parts. Allow a few extra minutes to check your headset and microphone.
Does the VPET have email writing?
Yes. In the Email Writing part you write a workplace email of at least 100 words that covers three given themes, in 9 minutes.
Is this VPET practice test free?
Yes. All 10 parts and the full VPET mock test on Versant English Lab are free, with no sign-up.
How do I book the official VPET?
Register through our Register page. The official test costs SGD 75 and you take it online from home, in any country.
More answers on our Versant test FAQ.
Ready to practise for the VPET?
Start a free timed mock test now, then book the official Versant test when you feel confident.
Versant English Lab is an independent practice website and is not affiliated with Pearson. Versant is a trademark of Pearson. Practice questions are original and not real test questions.