- Fee
- USD 255
- Centres
- 1 (Kigali)
- Results
- About 2 days
- PTE Core
- USD 255
Where to take PTE in Rwanda and what it costs
| Test | Fee (Pearson price finder) |
|---|---|
| PTE Academic | USD 255 |
| PTE Academic UKVI | USD 255 |
| PTE Core | USD 255 |
| PTE Home A1, A2 or B1 | USD 215 |
Pearson's price finder lists one test centre in Rwanda, in Kigali (checked 13 October 2026). Pearson says results typically arrive in two days. PTE Core, the version Canada accepts, is now listed for Rwanda at the same USD 255.
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| Plan | Access | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sprint Pass | 7 days | RWF 7,736 |
| Quick Pass | 15 days | RWF 12,388 |
| Boost | 30 days | RWF 21,690 |
| Ascent | 60 days | RWF 35,643 |
| Elite | 90 days | RWF 46,496 |
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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 Rwanda?
Both are offered only in Kigali. For the UK and Australia either works. For Canada's Express Entry, IELTS General Training runs in Kigali and Pearson now lists PTE Core for Rwanda too.
Frequently asked questions
How much does PTE cost in Rwanda?+
USD 255 for PTE Academic, PTE Academic UKVI or PTE Core, per Pearson's price finder on 13 October 2026.
Where can I take PTE in Rwanda?+
Pearson lists one test centre, in Kigali.
Can I take PTE Core in Rwanda for Canada?+
Yes. Pearson's price finder listed PTE Core for Rwanda on 13 October 2026 at USD 255, at the Kigali centre. IELTS General Training in Kigali is the other option for Express Entry.
What PTE score do I need for Australia from Rwanda?+
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 30 September 2026. This guide helps you plan test preparation; check the current rules for your own program.
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