- PTE in Belarus
- Not listed
- Vilnius
- €240
- Riga
- €250
- Warsaw / Białystok
- USD 235
No PTE centre in Belarus: where to test instead
Belarus is not in the country list of Pearson's price finder, and Russia is not either. These are the nearest countries that are; each price covers PTE Academic, PTE Academic UKVI and PTE Core.
| Country | PTE Academic fee | Centres |
|---|---|---|
| Lithuania | €240 | 1: Vilnius (Ames Education) |
| Latvia | €250 | 1: Riga |
| Poland | USD 235 | 2: Warsaw, Białystok |
Fees and centres were read on Pearson's price finder on 11 October 2026. Check the visa and entry rules for the country you will test in before you book.
BandLadder pricing in USD for Belarus
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| Plan | Access | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sprint Pass | 7 days | USD 5.99 |
| Quick Pass | 15 days | USD 8.99 |
| Boost | 30 days | USD 15.99 |
| Ascent | 60 days | USD 25.99 |
| Elite | 90 days | USD 33.99 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| University of Toronto (Canada), undergraduate | PTE Academic 65, no part below 60 | IELTS Academic 6.5, no band below 6.0 |
| McGill University, graduate programmes | Not accepted | IELTS 6.5 (some programmes ask more) |
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. Toronto accepts IELTS Online and UKVI sittings but not One Skill Retake, and wants every score from a single test date. McGill does not accept PTE or IELTS Online for graduate admission.
Frequently asked questions
Can I take PTE in Belarus?+
No. Pearson's price finder does not list Belarus, so there is no centre to book in the country.
Where is the nearest PTE centre to Minsk?+
Vilnius, Lithuania (€240), then Riga, Latvia (€250) and Białystok or Warsaw, Poland (USD 235).
IELTS or PTE for Belarusian candidates?+
Both mean travelling: IELTS is €269 in Vilnius, PTE €240. McGill does not accept PTE for graduate programmes, so check your university before you choose.
Does Canada accept PTE from Belarus?+
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: test centre finder
- University of Melbourne: English language requirements
- University of Toronto: English language requirements
- McGill: graduate English language proficiency
- gov.uk: Skilled Worker knowledge of English
- Home Affairs: Competent English
- IRCC: language testing for Express Entry
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