Exam fees and test centres by country

How much is the PTE exam fee in Kazakhstan?

Pearson charges USD 175 for PTE Academic, PTE Academic UKVI and PTE Core in Kazakhstan, and USD 145 for each PTE Home test, according to its price finder on 10 October 2026. That is cheaper than IELTS on computer at KZT 110,250 at most exchange rates. The catch is location: Pearson lists one test centre in the whole country, in Almaty.
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PTE fees in Kazakhstan

Pearson lists one price per test for Kazakhstan in its test centers and fees price finder, in US dollars, with no tenge price and no separate late booking fee. For comparison, Pearson listed USD 240 in Azerbaijan and 10,000 Turkish lira in Turkey on the same day.

Pearson's own description of PTE Academic Online says it suits study applications to institutions that accept PTE Academic but is not currently accepted by governments for visa applications. Book it only if your university confirms it accepts the at-home version.

TestFee in KazakhstanUsed for
PTE AcademicUSD 175Study and migration, including Australia, New Zealand and the UK
PTE Academic UKVIUSD 175UK visas that require a four-skill SELT
PTE CoreUSD 175Canadian economic immigration (IRCC)
PTE Academic Online (at home)USD 175Some university admissions only; not visas
PTE Home A1, A2, B1USD 145 eachUK family, extension 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, up to six times per booking. 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 more than 7 days 50%, and at 7 days or fewer 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 within 72 hours of the appointment. More in our PTE reschedule, cancel and refund guide.

Time left before the testRescheduleRefund if you cancel
More than 14 full calendar daysFree, up to 6 times100%
14 days down to more than 7 daysNot possible: cancel and rebook50%
7 days or fewerNot possible: cancel and rebookNone

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Booking, paying and the IELTS alternative

To book, create a myPTE account, choose the test, pick a centre and a slot at least 24 hours ahead, and pay. Pearson accepts American Express, Discover, Mastercard and Visa, and a voucher or promo code is entered at the payment step (Pearson booking guide). Your account name must match your passport exactly; it can be corrected up to 3 days before the test, never on test day, and a mismatch means no test and no refund.

If you live far from Almaty, IELTS runs in 13 British Council cities and 18 IDP cities across Kazakhstan; see IELTS exam fee in Kazakhstan and compare targets with the PTE to IELTS converter. Check that your university or scholarship accepts PTE before you book, then take a free PTE mock test.

Frequently asked questions

What is the PTE exam fee in Kazakhstan in 2026?+

USD 175 for PTE Academic, PTE Academic UKVI and PTE Core, according to Pearson's price finder on 10 October 2026.

Can I pay the PTE fee in tenge?+

Pearson lists the fee only in US dollars and takes Amex, Discover, Mastercard and Visa cards.

Is PTE cheaper than IELTS in Kazakhstan?+

Usually. PTE is USD 175 and IELTS on computer is KZT 110,250, so it depends on the exchange rate on the day you pay, plus any travel to Almaty.

How much is PTE Home in Kazakhstan?+

USD 145 each for PTE Home A1, A2 and B1, used for UK family and settlement visas.

Is the PTE fee refundable?+

100% if you cancel more than 14 days before the test, 50% between 14 and more than 7 days, and nothing at 7 days or fewer.

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Verified against the linked official sources on 10 October 2026. Rules change: confirm on the official page before you book or apply.

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