- PTE Academic fee
- €270
- Centres
- 1 (Paris)
- Student visa English test
- None set
- Sciences Po / HEC MiM
- PTE not listed
The visa leaves English to your school
France-Visas says you must already be accepted by a higher education establishment before you apply for a student visa; students from countries in the Etudes en France (EEF) scheme apply through that platform first. The visa costs €50 for EEF countries and €99 for others. The France-Visas student page names no English test: the English level is set by your school, programme by programme.
Does France accept PTE?
There is no national rule either way: each school lists its accepted tests. Of the two we checked, neither lists PTE.
| Institution / programme | IELTS | PTE Academic |
|---|---|---|
| Sciences Po, most English-track master's | IELTS Academic 7.0 (some programmes: no sub-score under 6.5) | Not listed |
| Sciences Po, dual degrees with Columbia (SIPA) | IELTS Academic 7.5; One Skill Retake not accepted | Not listed |
| HEC Paris, Master in Management | IELTS accepted; minimum not stated on the admissions page | Not listed (TOEIC, TOEFL, IELTS or Cambridge) |
Sciences Po: language requirements depend on the programme, tests are valid for two years (for the 2027 intake, taken on or after 1 January 2025), IELTS One Skill Retake is accepted unless stated, and even where no English level is set for admission you must prove C1 English by the end of the two-year master's. HEC Paris asks every Master in Management candidate for proof of English unless they are a native speaker or took their whole degree in English.
PTE fee in France
| Test | Fee (Pearson price finder) |
|---|---|
| PTE Academic | €270 |
| PTE Academic UKVI | €270 |
| PTE Core | €270 |
| PTE Home A1 / A2 | €225 |
Pearson lists one test centre in France, in Paris (checked 30 September 2026). IELTS on computer costs €307 at the British Council, in nine cities.
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Practice PTE Academic →Frequently asked questions
Does France accept PTE?+
The visa sets no English test, so it depends on the school. Sciences Po's graduate requirements and HEC Paris's Master in Management page do not list PTE, so confirm with your programme first.
What PTE score do I need for a France study visa?+
None. France-Visas names no English test for the student visa; you need an acceptance from a higher education establishment.
IELTS or PTE for France?+
IELTS is the safer choice: both Sciences Po and HEC Paris accept it. Choose PTE only if your programme lists it.
How much does PTE cost in France?+
€270 for PTE Academic, PTE Academic UKVI or PTE Core, at one centre in Paris, per Pearson's price finder on 30 September 2026.
Official sources
Reviewed 30 September 2026. This guide helps you plan test preparation; check the current rules for your own program.
- France-Visas: student visa
- Campus France: applying to a higher education institution
- Sciences Po: graduate language requirements
- HEC Paris: Master in Management admissions
- British Council France: IELTS dates, fees and locations
- IELTS: British Council Paris test centre fees
- Pearson: test centres and fees (price finder)
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