- Fee
- USD 370
- Centres
- 1 (Tel Aviv)
- PTE Home
- USD 310
- UK visa (B2)
- 59 each
Where to take PTE in Israel and what it costs
| Test | Fee (Pearson price finder) |
|---|---|
| PTE Academic | USD 370 |
| PTE Academic UKVI | USD 370 |
| PTE Core | USD 370 |
| PTE Home A1 / A2 / B1 | USD 310 |
Pearson's price finder lists one test centre in Israel, Pearson Professional Centers on the third floor of the Migdal Shalom Meir building, Ahad Ha'Am Street 9, Tel Aviv (checked 11 October 2026).
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| Plan | Access | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sprint Pass | 7 days | ILS 21.35 |
| Quick Pass | 15 days | ILS 34.18 |
| Boost | 30 days | ILS 59.85 |
| Ascent | 60 days | ILS 98.35 |
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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 Toronto (Canada), undergraduate | PTE Academic 65, no part below 60 | IELTS Academic 6.5, no band below 6.0 |
| 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 Melbourne (Australia), English Level 1 | PTE Academic 64, at least 60 in each skill | IELTS 6.5, at least 6.0 in each skill |
Toronto accepts IELTS Online and UKVI sittings but not One Skill Retake, and wants every score from a single test date. 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. 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 Israel?
IELTS has more venues (Ramat Gan and Haifa) and costs ILS 1,600 to 1,760; PTE has one centre in Tel Aviv at USD 370, so compare the two in shekels on the day you book. Both work for UK and Australian visas; for Canada's Express Entry, take PTE Core or IELTS General Training. McGill does not accept PTE for graduate programmes.
Frequently asked questions
How much does PTE cost in Israel?+
USD 370 for PTE Academic, PTE Academic UKVI or PTE Core, per Pearson's price finder on 11 October 2026. PTE Home tests are USD 310.
Where can I take PTE in Israel?+
Pearson lists one centre, Pearson Professional Centers in the Shalom Meir Tower, Tel Aviv.
Does the University of Toronto accept PTE?+
Yes, for undergraduate entry: PTE Academic 65 with no part below 60, sent electronically through your myPTE account.
Does Canada accept PTE from Israel?+
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, IHTA Tel Aviv (Ramat Gan) (fees)
- University of Toronto: English language requirements
- McGill: undergraduate English language proficiency
- McGill: graduate English language proficiency
- 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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