Exam fees and test centres by country

Where can I take PTE in South Korea?

Pearson listed four PTE test centres in South Korea on 13 October 2026: Pearson's own professional centre and Herald Test Center Apgujeong in Seoul, LEXIS Exam Centre in Busan and Brown Academy in Daegu. There was none in Incheon, Daejeon or Gwangju. Every centre charges KRW 306,000 for PTE Academic, UKVI and Core.
  • Checked against official sources · 13 October 2026
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PTE test cities in South Korea

The centres come from Pearson's test centers and fees page and its centre list on 13 October 2026. Live dates and seats are in Pearson's seat search. We give names and cities, not addresses, because venues change.

CityCentre
SeoulPearson Professional Centers-Seoul
SeoulHerald Test Center Apgujeong
BusanLEXIS Exam Centre - Busan
DaeguBrown Academy

Choosing a centre and a date

Seoul has two centres, so it has the most dates. Busan and Daegu each have one, run by the Lexis and Brown language schools, whose names also appear among IDP's IELTS venues in those cities. Test takers in Incheon, Daejeon, Gwangju or Jeju travel to one of these cities, or choose IELTS, which also runs in Incheon and Daejeon. Book early; rescheduling is free only while more than 14 days remain.

Pick the test first: PTE Academic for study and most migration, PTE Academic UKVI only if a UK visa asks for a SELT, PTE Core for Canadian immigration. Our PTE Academic vs PTE Core guide explains the difference.

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How to book a PTE centre

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.

See PTE exam fee in South Korea for the full price list and refund rules, and take a free PTE mock test before you choose a date.

Frequently asked questions

How many PTE test centres are there in South Korea?+

Four, according to Pearson's list on 13 October 2026: two in Seoul and one each in Busan and Daegu.

Is there a PTE centre in Busan?+

Yes, one, LEXIS Exam Centre - Busan.

Can I take PTE in Incheon or Daejeon?+

Not at a test centre. The nearest PTE centres are in Seoul, and in Daegu for Daejeon.

Is PTE Academic UKVI available in Korea?+

Yes. Pearson lists PTE Academic UKVI for South Korea at KRW 306,000, the same as PTE Academic.

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