PTE fees in Costa Rica
Pearson's test centers and fees price finder showed a single card for Costa Rica on 14 October 2026: PTE Academic at USD 250. Its price feed also lists PTE Core at USD 250. The feed's entries for PTE Academic UKVI and PTE Academic Online carried an obviously wrong figure, so we leave them out; check the price in myPTE if you need either.
| Test | Fee in Costa Rica | Used for |
|---|---|---|
| PTE Academic | USD 250 | Study and migration, including Australia, New Zealand and the UK |
| PTE Core | USD 250 (price feed) | Canadian economic immigration (IRCC) |
| PTE Academic UKVI, PTE Academic Online | Check in myPTE | UK visas; some university admissions |
| PTE Home | Not listed | UK family and settlement routes |
Reschedule and refund rules
Pearson's rules are the same everywhere (cancellation and rescheduling policy, last updated 17 September 2026, and refund policy). You can reschedule free while more than 14 full calendar days remain. Inside 14 days the Reschedule button disappears, so you must cancel and book again. A cancellation more than 14 days out refunds 100%, between 14 and 7 days 50%, and closer than that nothing.
Pearson may allow a free reschedule for illness or a family emergency at its discretion, if you submit the Request Emergency Reschedule form with evidence no later than 72 hours after the appointment. More in our PTE reschedule, cancel and refund guide.
| Time left before the test | Reschedule | Refund if you cancel |
|---|---|---|
| More than 14 full calendar days | Free | 100% |
| 14 days down to 7 days | Not possible: cancel and rebook | 50% |
| Less than 7 days | Not possible: cancel and rebook | None |
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Booking and paying
To book, create a myPTE account, choose the test, pick a centre and a slot at least 24 hours ahead, and pay. Pearson's booking guide lists American Express, Discover, Mastercard and Visa, and you enter any voucher or promo code at the payment step (Pearson booking guide). Its payment policy adds Google Pay and Apple Pay, rules out PayPal, and says a declined payment cancels the booking.
For the IELTS situation, see IELTS for candidates in Costa Rica. Then take a free PTE mock test.
Frequently asked questions
What is the PTE exam fee in Costa Rica in 2026?+
USD 250 for PTE Academic, according to Pearson's price finder on 14 October 2026. PTE Core is also listed at USD 250.
¿Cuánto cuesta el PTE en Costa Rica?+
USD 250 para PTE Academic según el buscador de Pearson del 14 de octubre de 2026; PTE Core también figura a USD 250.
Can I take PTE Home in Costa Rica?+
Pearson listed no PTE Home price for Costa Rica on 14 October 2026.
Is the PTE fee refundable?+
100% if you cancel more than 14 days before the test, 50% between 14 and 7 days, and nothing closer to the test.
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