- Fee
- USD 245
- Centres
- 1 (Yerevan)
- PTE Home
- USD 205
- UK visa (B2)
- 59 each
Where to take PTE in Armenia and what it costs
| Test | Fee (Pearson price finder) |
|---|---|
| PTE Academic | USD 245 |
| PTE Academic UKVI | USD 245 |
| PTE Core | USD 245 |
| PTE Home A1 / A2 / B1 | USD 205 |
Pearson's price finder lists one test centre in Armenia, GA Testing Center, 26a Khorenatsi Street, Yerevan (checked 11 October 2026). There is no PTE centre in Gyumri.
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Practice PTE Academic →The score each destination needs
| Route | PTE | IELTS equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom: Skilled Worker, degree-level study | PTE Academic UKVI 59 each | IELTS for UKVI 5.5 each (B2) |
| Australia: Competent English (skilled visa eligibility) | PTE 47 / 48 / 51 / 54 (L/R/W/S) | IELTS 6.0 each |
| Australia: Proficient English (+10 points) | PTE 58 / 59 / 69 / 76 | IELTS 7.0 each |
| Canada: Express Entry CLB 7 | PTE Core L60 · R60 · W69 · S68 | IELTS General 6.0 each |
Australia's thresholds are per skill for tests from 7 August 2025: Competent 47 listening, 48 reading, 51 writing, 54 speaking; Proficient 58 / 59 / 69 / 76 for 10 points; Superior 69 / 70 / 85 / 88 for 20. Canada does not accept PTE Academic for Express Entry: PTE Core CLB 7 is listening 60, reading 60, writing 69, speaking 68. UK visas need 59 in each skill for B2.
What universities ask for
| University / level | PTE Academic | IELTS |
|---|---|---|
| McGill University (Canada), undergraduate | PTE Academic 65, no component below 60 | IELTS Academic 6.5, no component below 6.0 |
| McGill University, graduate programmes | Not accepted | IELTS 6.5 (some programmes ask more) |
| University of Toronto (Canada), undergraduate | PTE Academic 65, no part below 60 | IELTS Academic 6.5, no band below 6.0 |
| University of Melbourne (Australia), English Level 1 | PTE Academic 64, at least 60 in each skill | IELTS 6.5, at least 6.0 in each skill |
McGill accepts IELTS only when sent electronically by the test centre, and does not accept One Skill Retake. McGill does not accept PTE or IELTS Online for graduate admission. Toronto accepts IELTS Online and UKVI sittings but not One Skill Retake, and wants every score from a single test date. Melbourne gives every course an English level on its course page; Level 1 is the lowest in its table, and it accepts IELTS One Skill Retake taken within 60 days.
PTE or IELTS from Armenia?
Both run in Yerevan; IELTS also runs in Gyumri. For Canada, PTE Core works for Express Entry, but McGill does not take PTE for graduate programmes, so a graduate applicant to McGill needs IELTS. Both tests work for UK and Australian visas.
Frequently asked questions
How much does PTE cost in Armenia?+
USD 245 for PTE Academic, PTE Academic UKVI or PTE Core, per Pearson's price finder on 11 October 2026. PTE Home tests are USD 205.
Where can I take PTE in Armenia?+
Pearson lists one centre, GA Testing Center on Khorenatsi Street in Yerevan.
Is PTE available in Georgia too?+
Yes. Pearson lists one centre in Tbilisi, the Center for International Education, at USD 240.
Does Canada accept PTE from Armenia?+
For Express Entry, only PTE Core, not PTE Academic. CLB 7 is listening 60, reading 60, writing 69 and speaking 68. Universities decide for study: McGill accepts PTE Academic 65 for undergraduate entry but not for graduate programmes.
Official sources
Reviewed 11 October 2026. This guide helps you plan test preparation; check the current rules for your own program.
- Pearson: test centres and fees (price finder)
- IELTS: British Council Armenia, Yerevan (fees)
- McGill: undergraduate English language proficiency
- McGill: graduate English language proficiency
- University of Toronto: English language requirements
- University of Melbourne: English language requirements
- gov.uk: Skilled Worker knowledge of English
- Home Affairs: Competent English
- IRCC: language testing for Express Entry
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