- Fee
- USD 189
- Centres
- 1 (Vientiane)
- PTE Core
- Not offered
- UK visa (B2)
- 59 each
Where to take PTE in Laos and what it costs
| Test | Fee (Pearson price finder) |
|---|---|
| PTE Academic | USD 189 |
| PTE Academic UKVI | USD 189 |
| PTE Core | Not offered |
| PTE Home A1 / A2 / B1 | USD 160 |
Pearson's price finder lists one test centre in Laos, Duc Anh Overseas Study Advisory, 4th floor, Iconic Building, Phonxay Village, Saysettha District, Vientiane (checked 11 October 2026). Laos is on Pearson's list of countries where PTE Core is not offered.
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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 Melbourne (Australia), English Level 1 | PTE Academic 64, at least 60 in each skill | IELTS 6.5, at least 6.0 in each skill |
| UNSW Sydney (Australia), engineering | PTE Academic 64, at least 54 in each | IELTS Academic 6.5, at least 6.0 in each |
| University of Auckland (New Zealand), undergraduate | PTE Academic 50, no communicative score below 42 | IELTS Academic 6.0, no band below 5.5 |
| University of Auckland, postgraduate | PTE Academic 58, no communicative score below 50 | IELTS Academic 6.5, no band below 6.0 |
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. UNSW accepts IELTS for UKVI and One Skill Retake, but not IELTS Online. Auckland accepts IELTS One Skill Retake taken within 60 days of the original test, and asks you to authorise it to verify PTE scores.
PTE or IELTS from Laos?
For a UK visa that needs a SELT, PTE Academic UKVI is the one available in Laos. For Canada's Express Entry, take IELTS General Training in Vientiane, because PTE Core is not offered; Thailand offers PTE Core at USD 224. Australian and New Zealand universities in the table accept both tests.
Frequently asked questions
How much does PTE cost in Laos?+
USD 189 for PTE Academic or PTE Academic UKVI, per Pearson's price finder on 11 October 2026. PTE Home tests are USD 160.
Where can I take PTE in Laos?+
Pearson lists one centre, Duc Anh Overseas Study Advisory in Vientiane.
Can I take PTE Core in Laos for Canada?+
No. Pearson does not offer PTE Core in Laos. Use IELTS General Training in Vientiane, or PTE Core in Thailand (USD 224).
What PTE score do I need for Australia?+
Competent English is 47 listening, 48 reading, 51 writing and 54 speaking; Proficient (10 points) is 58 / 59 / 69 / 76. Student visa scores are set by your provider.
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: Vientiane College (fees)
- University of Melbourne: English language requirements
- UNSW Sydney: English language requirements
- University of Auckland: undergraduate English requirements
- University of Auckland: postgraduate English requirements
- gov.uk: Skilled Worker knowledge of English
- Home Affairs: Competent English
- IRCC: language testing for Express Entry
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