- PTE Academic fee
- USD 265
- Centres
- 1 (Santiago)
- UK visa (B2)
- 59 each
- Canada
- PTE Core
PTE fee in Chile
| Test | Fee (Pearson price finder) |
|---|---|
| PTE Academic | USD 265 |
| PTE Academic UKVI | USD 265 |
| PTE Core | USD 265 |
| PTE Home A1 / A2 / B1 | USD 225 |
Pearson's price finder lists one test centre in Chile, the Instituto Chileno Norteamericano testing centre in Santiago (checked 11 October 2026). IELTS on computer costs CLP 261,500 to 275,500 at the British Council and USD 299 at IDP, in Santiago and Antofagasta.
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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. The United States sets no IELTS or PTE score for the student visa: each university sets its own, and some do not accept PTE at all.
Which universities accept PTE, and at what score
| Institution / programme | PTE Academic | IELTS Academic |
|---|---|---|
| University of Toronto (Canada), undergraduate | 65, no part below 60 | 6.5, no band below 6.0 |
| UNSW Sydney (Australia), engineering | 64, 54 in each | 6.5, 6.0 in each |
| UNSW Sydney (Australia), business | 65, 54 in each | 7.0, 6.0 in each |
| University of Bristol (UK), Profile E programmes | 67, 64 in each | 6.5, 6.0 in each |
| Arizona State University (US), first-year, most majors | 53 | 6.0 |
Toronto does not accept IELTS One Skill Retake and wants every score from a single test date; it accepts IELTS Online. UNSW accepts One Skill Retake but not IELTS Online. Bristol accepts One Skill Retake and counts tests taken no more than two years before the course starts. Note how the PTE bar moves: Bristol asks 67 for the same profile that is IELTS 6.5.
Frequently asked questions
How much does PTE cost in Chile?+
USD 265 for PTE Academic, PTE Academic UKVI or PTE Core, per Pearson's price finder on 11 October 2026.
Where can I take PTE in Chile?+
Pearson lists one test centre, the Instituto Chileno Norteamericano testing centre in Santiago.
IELTS or PTE from Chile?+
Compare in pesos on the day: PTE is USD 265 and IDP's IELTS USD 299, while the British Council charges CLP 261,500 to 275,500. Check that your university accepts PTE before you book.
Does Canada accept PTE Academic?+
Not for Express Entry: Canada takes PTE Core, where CLB 7 is listening 60, reading 60, writing 69 and speaking 68. Universities set their own PTE Academic minimums.
Official sources
Reviewed 11 October 2026. This guide helps you plan test preparation; check the current rules for your own program.
- IELTS: test centres in Chile with fees
- IELTS: British Council, English UC Campus Oriente (Santiago) fees
- IELTS: British Council, Berlitz Providencia (Santiago) fees
- IELTS: IELTS Chile, Santiago fees
- Pearson: test centres and fees (price finder)
- University of Toronto: English language requirements
- UNSW Sydney: English language requirements
- University of Bristol: English language Profile E
- Arizona State University: international first-year admission
- gov.uk: Skilled Worker knowledge of English
- Home Affairs: Competent English
- IRCC: language testing for Express Entry
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