Exam fees and test centres by country

Where can I take PTE in Peru?

Peru has one PTE test centre, New Horizons Computer Learning Center in Lima, according to Pearson on 13 October 2026. There is no PTE venue in Arequipa or any other Peruvian city. Neighbouring countries have centres in Ecuador (Pichincha province, around Quito), Chile (Santiago) and Colombia. If you live outside Lima, IELTS, which also runs in Arequipa, may be easier.
  • Checked against official sources · 13 October 2026
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PTE test centres in and near Peru

Pearson's test centers and fees page lists a single Peruvian centre. Neighbouring countries' fees are set by those countries.

CityCountryCentres listedPTE Academic fee
LimaPeru1 (New Horizons)USD 255
Pichincha (Quito area)Ecuador1USD 240
SantiagoChile1USD 265
Bogotá, MedellínColombia2USD 235

Should you travel for PTE?

With one centre, Lima slots can fill up, so book early and use the free reschedule window (more than 14 days before the test) as your buffer. You must test with the passport or ID that matches your myPTE account; outside your own country, Pearson accepts only a passport.

From Arequipa, IELTS is local: IDP tests there at USD 299. See IELTS test centres in Peru.

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Booking

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.

Prices and refund rules are in PTE exam fee in Peru. Take a free PTE mock test before you book.

Frequently asked questions

How many PTE test centres are there in Peru?+

One, New Horizons Computer Learning Center in Lima, according to Pearson on 13 October 2026.

Can I take PTE in Arequipa?+

No PTE centre was listed in Arequipa. The only Peruvian centre is in Lima.

Where is the nearest PTE centre outside Peru?+

Pichincha (the Quito area), Ecuador (USD 240), Santiago, Chile (USD 265), and Bogotá or Medellín, Colombia (USD 235).

Is PTE Core available in Lima?+

Pearson prices PTE Core for Peru at USD 255; check the Lima session list when you book.

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