All PTE test centres in Ireland
The table lists every Irish entry in Pearson's test centers and fees finder, read on 10 October 2026. Both deliver the same computer-based test at the same fee. Addresses are left out on purpose; the finder and your booking confirmation give the current ones.
| City | Centre |
|---|---|
| Dublin | The Exam Centre - City Centre 2 |
| Cork | Cork Education & Training Board |
If you live outside Dublin or Cork
From Galway, Limerick or the north-west, the nearest PTE centre is in Dublin or Cork. IELTS has centres in Galway and Limerick as well as Dublin and Cork (IELTS test centres in Ireland), which can save the trip if your university or visa accepts either test.
If you only need PTE for a university application, PTE Academic Online (EUR 220) can be taken at home, but Pearson says it is not accepted by governments for visa applications. Pearson's finder does not show which centre runs which test on which day: choose the test first and then the city, and book at least 24 hours ahead (Pearson's booking guide).
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PTE Academic is for universities and Irish study visas, PTE Academic UKVI for UK visas, and PTE Core for Canadian immigration; all cost EUR 220, and PTE Home (UK family and settlement) costs EUR 195. Nurses registering with NMBI should take IELTS Academic or OET instead, as NMBI does not list PTE (IELTS for nurses in Ireland).
Refund and reschedule rules are in our PTE fee in Ireland guide. Take a free PTE mock test before you book so the attempt counts.
Frequently asked questions
How many PTE test centres are there in Ireland?+
Two on Pearson's finder on 10 October 2026: The Exam Centre (City Centre 2) in Dublin and Cork Education & Training Board.
Where can I take PTE in Dublin?+
At The Exam Centre - City Centre 2, the only Dublin centre on Pearson's list.
Is there a PTE centre in Galway or Limerick?+
Not on Pearson's list on 10 October 2026. The nearest centres are in Dublin and Cork.
Is the PTE fee the same at both Irish centres?+
Yes. Pearson sets one Irish price: EUR 220 for PTE Academic, Academic UKVI and Core, and EUR 195 for PTE Home.
Can nurses take PTE for NMBI registration?+
NMBI's English page lists IELTS Academic, IELTS Academic for UKVI and OET, not PTE.
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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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