(Updated) PTE Exam Fees: Important Things to Know


PTE Exam Fees

If you want to register for a trusted English test that fits within your tight budget, the PTE exam is not far from your perfect option.

Yet, the PTE fees vary depending on which country you take the test in.

With that in mind, PTE Magic will summarize a list of PTE fees per country below for your reference.

Let’s take a look.

Key takeaways

  • PTE exam fees vary depending on each country’s exchange rates and local taxes.
  • PTE accepts payments via debit cards and credit cards.
  • Refunds are available based on cancellation timelines before the test date.

PTE exam fee by country

The PTE – Pearson Test of English is undoubtedly one of today’s most widely recognized English language tests. 

Many factors make the PTE exams a perfect choice for helping you get a “dream ticket” to study abroad or immigrate. For many, the PTE fee is a can’t-miss factor to consider at first.

Below you can find a complete list of PTE exam fees by region and country worldwide.

Asia Pacific countries

Countries PTE Academic PTE Academic UKVI
Currency PTE Academic/ Academic Online fee PTE Academic UKVI fee PTE Home A1/A2/B1 fee
Australia AUD 410 410 345
India INR ₹15900 ₹15900 ₹13500
Vietnam USD 180 180 150
Nepal USD 190 190 160
New Zealand NZD 410 410 345
Philippines USD 220 220 185
Pakistan USD 215 220 185
Afghanistan USD 200 200 165
Bangladesh USD 200 200 170
Bhutan USD 220
Brunei USD 250 250 210
Cambodia USD 180 180 150
China USD 310 310 260
Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, China USD 295 295 250
Cook Islands USD 220
Fiji USD 220 185 185
Indonesia USD 195 195 165
Japan USD 225 230 195
Kiribati USD 220
Laos USD 180 180 150
Malaysia MYR RM770 RM770 RM650
Maldives USD 220
Marshall Islands USD 220
Mongolia USD 220 220 185
New Caledonia USD 220
Niue USD 220
Palau USD 220
Papua New Guinea USD 180 180 150
Singapore USD 270 270 225
Solomon Islands USD 220
South Korea KRW â‚©260000 â‚©260000 â‚©220000
Sri Lanka USD 167 167 140
Taiwan USD 240 240 200
Thailand USD 200 210 175
Timor-Leste USD 220
Tonga USD 220
Tuvalu USD 220
Vanuatu USD 220

Africa countries

Countries PTE Academic PTE Academic UKVI
Currency PTE Academic fee PTE Academic UKVI fee PTE Home A1/A2/B1 fee
Algeria USD 230 240 200
Angola USD 220
Benin USD 220
Botswana USD 245 245 205
Burkina Faso USD 220
Burundi USD 220
Cameroon USD 245 245 205
Central African Republic USD 220
Chad USD 220
Comoros USD 220
Djibouti USD 220
Egypt USD 170 144 144
Equatorial Guinea USD 220
Eritrea USD 220
Eswatini USD 220
Ethiopia USD 230 230 195
Gabon USD 220
Gambia USD 220
Ghana USD 200 200 170
Guinea USD 220
Guinea-Bissau USD 220
Kenya USD 225 225 190
Lesotho USD 220
Liberia USD 220
Libya USD 220
Madagascar USD 220
Malawi USD 245 245 205
Mali USD 220
Mauritania USD 220
Mauritius USD 180 190 160
Morocco USD 240 240 200
Mozambique USD 265 265 225
Namibia USD 250 250 210
Niger USD 220
Nigeria NGN ₦80000 ₦80000 ₦68000
Republic of the Congo USD 220
Rwanda USD 240 240 200
São Tomé and Príncipe USD 220
Senegal USD 230 230 195
Seychelles USD 220
Somalia USD 260 260 220
South Africa ZAR R4100 R4100 R3480
South Sudan USD 260 260 220
Tanzania USD 260 220 220
Togo USD 220
Tunisia USD 190 190 160
Uganda USD 260 260 220
Zambia USD 260 260 220
Zimbabwe USD 260 260 220

Europe countries

Countries PTE Academic PTE Academic UKVI
Currency PTE Academic fee PTE Academic UKVI fee PTE Home A1/A2/B1 fee
Albania USD 195 195 165
Andorra USD 220
Armenia USD 205 205 170
Austria EUR €235 €235 €195
Azerbaijan USD 210 210 175
Belgium USD 265 265 225
Bosnia and Herzegovina USD 230 230 195
Bulgaria USD 230 230 195
Croatia USD 230 230 195
Cyprus USD 190 190 160
Denmark USD 275 275 230
Estonia USD 230 230 195
Finland USD 280 280 235
France USD 265 265 225
Georgia USD 200 200 170
Germany USD 250 250 210
Greece USD 225 225 190
Hungary USD 220 220 185
Iceland USD 220
Ireland USD 230 240 205
Italy USD 265 265 225
Kazakhstan USD 165 165 140
Latvia USD 230 230 195
Liechtenstein USD 220
Lithuania USD 220
Luxembourg USD 220
Malta USD 250 250 210
Moldova USD 220
Monaco USD 220
Montenegro USD 220
Netherlands USD 265 265 225
Norway USD 290 290 245
Poland USD 215 215 180
Portugal USD 265 265 225
Romania USD 230 230 195
San Marino USD 220
Serbia USD 230 230 195
Slovakia USD 220
Slovenia 235 235 195
Spain USD 255 255 215
Sweden USD 280 280 235
Switzerland USD 290 290 245
United Kingdom GBP £190  £190 £160

Middle East countries

Countries PTE Academic PTE Academic UKVI
Currency PTE Academic fee PTE Academic UKVI fee PTE Home A1/A2/B1 fee
Bahrain USD 310 310 260
Iraq USD 250 250 210
Israel USD 285 285 240
Jordan USD 220 220 185
Kuwait USD 270 270 225
Lebanon USD 210 210 175
Oman USD 230 230 195
Qatar USD 315 315 265
Saudi Arabia USD 310 310 260
United Arab Emirates AED 1150  1150  975
Yemen USD 220

Latin America countries

Countries PTE Academic PTE Academic UKVI
Currency PTE Academic fee PTE Academic UKVI fee PTE Home A1/A2/B1 fee
Argentina USD 215 215 180
Bolivia USD 220
Brazil USD 225 225 190
Chile USD 250 250 210
Colombia USD 195 195 160
Costa Rica USD 220
Dominican Republic USD 230 230 195
Ecuador USD 220 220 185
El Salvador USD 220
French Guiana USD 220
Guadeloupe USD 220
Guatemala USD 220
Haiti USD 220
Honduras USD 220
Martinique USD 220
Mexico USD 225 225 190
Nicaragua USD 220
Panama USD 220 230 230
Paraguay USD 220
Peru USD 230 230 195
Puerto Rico USD 235
Saint Barthélemy USD 220
Saint Martin USD 220
Uruguay USD 220
Venezuela USD 220

North American countries

Countries PTE Academic PTE Academic UKVI
Currency PTE Academic fee PTE Academic UKVI fee PTE Home A1/A2/B1 fee
Antigua and Barbuda USD 220
Bahamas USD 220
Barbados USD 220
Belize USD 220
Canada CAD 330 330 280
Grenada USD 220
Jamaica USD 230 230 195
Saint Kitts and Nevis USD 220
Saint Lucia USD 220
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines USD 220
Trinidad and Tobago USD 230 230 195
United States USD 235 235 195

PTE exam fee FAQs

PTE Fees Per Country

Why are PTE fees different among countries?

PTE fees vary depending on a number of factors such as exchange rates and taxes (some locations require a 5-24% tax) in the country where you take the test.

What payment methods can I use to pay my PTE fees?

PTE accepts payments via:

  • Debit cards including Visa and Master only
  • Credit cards including Visa, Master, American Express, or JCB. 

You may also use a card registered under a different name (such as a parent’s credit card)

Besides if you get some PTE voucher codes, you can use them to save money and eliminate administrative tasks. You can learn more about purchasing PTE vouchers here.  

Note that Pearson PTE does not accept PayPal.

What are the refund policies for PTE tests?

  • You will receive a full refund if you cancel at least 14 days before your test date.
  • You will receive a 50% refund of the test fee if you cancel 8–13 days before your test date.
  • You will not be eligible for a refund if you cancel 7 days or fewer before the test date.

Conclusion

Above is a complete list of PTE fees that we have thoroughly compiled. Hope it will help you in the initial steps of preparing for the PTE exam.

Feel free to contact us if you want to learn more about the PTE Academic and how to ace this test.

Last updated on 06/05/2024

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