- Fee
- USD 235
- Centres
- 2
- Results
- About 2 days
- UK visa (B2)
- 59 each
Where to take PTE in Japan and what it costs
| Test | Fee (Pearson price finder) |
|---|---|
| PTE Academic | USD 235 |
| PTE Academic UKVI | USD 235 |
| PTE Core | USD 235 |
| PTE Home A1 | USD 200 |
Pearson's price finder lists two test centres in Japan, in Osaka and Shinjuku (checked 30 September 2026). Pearson says results typically arrive in two days.
BandLadder pricing in JPY for Japan
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| Plan | Access | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sprint Pass | 7 days | JPY 1,103 |
| Quick Pass | 15 days | JPY 1,766 |
| Boost | 30 days | JPY 3,093 |
| Ascent | 60 days | JPY 5,082 |
| Elite | 90 days | JPY 6,630 |
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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.
PTE or IELTS from Japan?
IELTS is available in more cities (Tokyo, Yokohama, Nagoya, Osaka, Kyoto, Fukuoka and Hiroshima) and has a face-to-face speaking test; PTE is in Tokyo and Osaka only, priced in US dollars and scored by software. Both are accepted for UK and Australian visas; Canada's Express Entry takes PTE Core, not PTE Academic.
Frequently asked questions
How much does PTE cost in Japan?+
USD 235 for PTE Academic, PTE Academic UKVI or PTE Core, per Pearson's price finder on 30 September 2026.
Where can I take PTE in Japan?+
Pearson lists two test centres, in Shinjuku (Tokyo) and Osaka.
How long do PTE results take?+
Pearson says results typically arrive in two days.
Does Canada accept PTE from Japan?+
For Express Entry, only PTE Core. CLB 7 is listening 60, reading 60, writing 69 and speaking 68.
Official sources
Reviewed 30 September 2026. This guide helps you plan test preparation; check the current rules for your own program.
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