- Fee
- USD 195
- Centres
- 1 (Quatre Bornes)
- PTE Home
- USD 165
- UK visa (B2)
- 59 each
Where to take PTE in Mauritius and what it costs
| Test | Fee (Pearson price finder) |
|---|---|
| PTE Academic | USD 195 |
| PTE Academic UKVI | USD 195 |
| PTE Core | USD 195 |
| PTE Home A1 / A2 / B1 | USD 165 |
Pearson's price finder lists one test centre in Mauritius, SS Business School Ltd in Quatre Bornes (checked 11 October 2026).
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| Plan | Access | Price |
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| Sprint Pass | 7 days | MUR 245.20 |
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| Ascent | 60 days | MUR 1,129.68 |
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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 Cape Town (South Africa) | PTE Academic 67, at least 59 in each communicative skill | IELTS Academic 6.5, at least 6.0 in each component |
| 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 |
| McGill University (Canada), undergraduate | PTE Academic 65, no component below 60 | IELTS Academic 6.5, no component below 6.0 |
UCT's results must be no more than two years old, and these are the minimums for consideration; faculties can set higher. Melbourne gives every course an English level on its course page; Level 1 is the lowest in its table. McGill accepts IELTS only when sent electronically by the test centre, and does not accept One Skill Retake.
PTE or IELTS from Mauritius?
IELTS has more venues (Port Louis, Ebene and Rose Hill) at MUR 10,500; PTE has one in Quatre Bornes at USD 195. Compare the two in rupees on the day you book. Both work for UK and Australian visas; for Canada's Express Entry, take PTE Core or IELTS General Training.
Frequently asked questions
How much does PTE cost in Mauritius?+
USD 195 for PTE Academic, PTE Academic UKVI or PTE Core, per Pearson's price finder on 11 October 2026. PTE Home tests are USD 165.
Where can I take PTE in Mauritius?+
Pearson lists one centre, SS Business School Ltd in Quatre Bornes.
Does the University of Melbourne accept PTE?+
Yes. For English Level 1, the lowest level in its table, PTE Academic 64 with at least 60 in each skill (or IELTS 6.5 with 6.0 in each).
Does Canada accept PTE from Mauritius?+
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: IDP Mauritius, Port Louis test room (fees)
- University of Cape Town: language requirements
- University of Melbourne: English language requirements
- McGill: undergraduate English language proficiency
- gov.uk: Skilled Worker knowledge of English
- Home Affairs: Competent English
- IRCC: language testing for Express Entry
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