The PTE test centre in France
Pearson's test centers and fees finder shows a single French entry, in Paris. Pick the test first (Academic, Academic UKVI, Core or Home) and only slots for that test appear.
| City | Centre | Tests and fee |
|---|---|---|
| Paris | Pearson Professional Centre Paris | Academic, UKVI and Core EUR 270; Home EUR 225 |
If you live outside Paris
With one centre, the journey is the real cost for students in Lyon, Marseille, Toulouse or Lille. Pearson only lets you book at least 24 hours ahead, so arrange travel before paying.
If your programme or visa accepts either test, IELTS runs in Paris, Lille, Rouen, Strasbourg, Lyon, Bordeaux, Toulouse, Marseille and Nice (IELTS test centres in France), at EUR 307.
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Which PTE test to book
PTE Academic is for universities and Australian or New Zealand visas, PTE Academic UKVI for UK visas and PTE Core for Canadian immigration (PTE Academic vs PTE Core); PTE Home covers UK family and settlement routes (PTE Home). Refund and reschedule rules are in our PTE fee in France guide. Take a free PTE mock test before you travel.
Frequently asked questions
How many PTE test centres are there in France?+
One on Pearson's finder on 14 October 2026, in Paris.
Is there a PTE centre in Lyon or Marseille?+
No. The only French PTE centre listed is in Paris.
How much does PTE cost in Paris?+
EUR 270 for PTE Academic, PTE Academic UKVI and PTE Core, and EUR 225 for PTE Home.
Can I take PTE Academic UKVI in France?+
Yes. Pearson lists PTE Academic UKVI for France at EUR 270, at the Paris centre.
What if I cannot get to Paris?+
If your programme or visa accepts IELTS, it runs in nine French city areas, from Lille to Nice. Check acceptance before switching tests.
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Verified against the linked official sources on 14 October 2026. Rules change: confirm on the official page before you book or apply.
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