Where can I take IELTS or PTE in Rio de Janeiro?

Pearson's test centre finder listed 8 test centres across Brazil, naming Brasilia, Recife, Rio de Janeiro, Salvador and Sao Paulo among them on 30 October 2026. Pearson prices PTE in Brazil in US dollars.

Read on 29 and 30 October 2026 in the British Council's booking system, IDP's Rio de Janeiro page and Pearson's fee finder with Brazil selected. The British Council was BRL 70 cheaper than IDP for IELTS in Rio.

Pearson charges USD 235 for PTE Academic, PTE Academic UKVI and PTE Core in Brazil, and USD 195 for PTE Home A1, A2 or B1. Refund and transfer rules are in our IELTS fee in Brazil guide.

IELTS: book online with the British Council or IDP, choose Rio de Janeiro and pick a session; the venue address comes in your confirmation. Bring the same identity document you entered when you booked.

PTE: create a myPTE account with details that exactly match your ID, choose the test, then the city, a centre and a slot (Pearson's booking guide). Pearson's ID policy asks for a valid passport for PTE Academic; if you test outside your country of citizenship, a passport is the only ID accepted, and in your own country another ID is allowed only where Pearson's exceptions list says so.

Results: both IELTS providers list results in 1 to 5 days for IELTS on computer, and Pearson sends PTE scores typically within 48 hours (PTE scoring). Before you pay, take a free IELTS mock test to check you are ready.