- Fee
- USD 280
- Centres
- 1 (Windhoek)
- PTE Home
- USD 235
- UK visa (B2)
- 59 each
Where to take PTE in Namibia and what it costs
| Test | Fee (Pearson price finder) |
|---|---|
| PTE Academic | USD 280 |
| PTE Academic UKVI | USD 280 |
| PTE Core | USD 280 |
| PTE Home A1 / A2 / B1 | USD 235 |
Pearson's price finder lists one test centre in Namibia, Paradise Computer Consultancy Services in Windhoek (checked 11 October 2026).
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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 the Witwatersrand (South Africa) | Not listed | IELTS 6.5 |
| 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 |
UCT's results must be no more than two years old, and these are the minimums for consideration; faculties can set higher. Wits lists IELTS 6.5 or Cambridge C1 Advanced 185 for admission, and TOEFL only in exceptional cases; PTE is not on its list. Melbourne gives every course an English level on its course page; Level 1 is the lowest in its table.
PTE or IELTS from Namibia?
For a UK visa that needs a SELT, PTE Academic UKVI is the one available in Namibia. For South African universities IELTS is safer, because Wits does not list PTE. IELTS on computer is NAD 6,700 at the British Council in Windhoek.
Frequently asked questions
How much does PTE cost in Namibia?+
USD 280 for PTE Academic, PTE Academic UKVI or PTE Core, per Pearson's price finder on 11 October 2026. PTE Home tests are USD 235.
Where can I take PTE in Namibia?+
Pearson lists one centre, Paradise Computer Consultancy Services in Windhoek.
Which UK visa English test can I take in Namibia?+
PTE Academic UKVI, at USD 280 in Windhoek. IELTS for UKVI is not listed in Namibia on the official IELTS finder.
Does Canada accept PTE from Namibia?+
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, Namibia Institute of Public Administration (fees)
- University of Cape Town: language requirements
- Wits University: 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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