- Fee
- USD 310
- Centres
- 2
- Results
- About 2 days
- UK visa (B2)
- 59 each
Where to take PTE in Singapore and what it costs
| Test | Fee (Pearson price finder) |
|---|---|
| PTE Academic | USD 310 |
| PTE Academic UKVI | USD 310 |
| PTE Core | USD 310 |
| PTE Home A1 | USD 260 |
Pearson's price finder lists two test centres in Singapore (checked 30 September 2026). Pearson says results typically arrive in two days.
BandLadder pricing in SGD for Singapore
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| Plan | Access | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sprint Pass | 7 days | SGD 8.99 |
| Quick Pass | 15 days | SGD 13.99 |
| Boost | 30 days | SGD 24.99 |
| Ascent | 60 days | SGD 40.99 |
| Elite | 90 days | SGD 49.00 |
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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 Singapore?
PTE is priced in US dollars and scored by software, with results in about two days; IELTS is SGD 454 at three venues and has a face-to-face speaking test. Compare the two in Singapore dollars on the day you book. 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 Singapore?+
USD 310 for PTE Academic, PTE Academic UKVI or PTE Core, per Pearson's price finder on 30 September 2026.
How many PTE test centres are there in Singapore?+
Pearson lists two.
How long do PTE results take?+
Pearson says results typically arrive in two days.
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 30 September 2026. This guide helps you plan test preparation; check the current rules for your own program.
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