- PTE Academic fee
- USD 240
- Centres
- 1 (Pichincha)
- UK visa (B2)
- 59 each
- Canada
- PTE Core
PTE fee in Ecuador
| Test | Fee (Pearson price finder) |
|---|---|
| PTE Academic | USD 240 |
| PTE Academic UKVI | USD 240 |
| PTE Core | USD 240 |
| PTE Home A1 / A2 / B1 | USD 200 |
Pearson's price finder lists one test centre in Ecuador, Charlotte - ILVEM, under Pichincha province (checked 11 October 2026). IELTS on computer costs USD 238 to 249, in Quito and Guayaquil, so IELTS is the nearer option for test takers on the coast.
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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 Ecuador?+
USD 240 for PTE Academic, PTE Academic UKVI or PTE Core, per Pearson's price finder on 11 October 2026.
Where can I take PTE in Ecuador?+
Pearson lists one test centre, Charlotte - ILVEM, in Pichincha province.
IELTS or PTE from Ecuador?+
The fees are close: PTE is USD 240 and IELTS USD 238 to 249. IELTS has centres in both Quito and Guayaquil; check that your university accepts PTE before you choose it.
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 Ecuador with fees
- IELTS: British Council, International House Quito fees
- IELTS: British Council, International House Guayaquil (Edificio Rafermartz) fees
- IELTS: Buckingham English Center Quito 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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