- Fee
- R5,500
- Centres
- 7
- Results
- About 2 days
- UK visa (B2)
- 59 each
Where to take PTE in South Africa and what it costs
| Test | Fee (Pearson price finder) |
|---|---|
| PTE Academic | R5,500 |
| PTE Academic UKVI | R5,500 |
| PTE Core | R5,500 |
| PTE Home A1, A2 or B1 | R4,650 |
Pearson's price finder lists seven test centres across South Africa, including Cape Town, Johannesburg, Durban North, Pretoria and Gqeberha (checked 30 September 2026). Pearson says results typically arrive in two days.
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| Plan | Access | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sprint Pass | 7 days | ZAR 106.91 |
| Quick Pass | 15 days | ZAR 171.19 |
| Boost | 30 days | ZAR 299.74 |
| Ascent | 60 days | ZAR 492.56 |
| Elite | 90 days | ZAR 642.54 |
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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 South Africa?
PTE is cheaper (R5,500 against R6,200) and scored by software; IELTS has a human speaking examiner and two providers to choose from. Both cover the same five cities. 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 South Africa?+
R5,500 for PTE Academic, PTE Academic UKVI or PTE Core, per Pearson's price finder on 30 September 2026.
Where can I take PTE in South Africa?+
Pearson lists seven centres, including Cape Town, Johannesburg, Durban North, Pretoria and Gqeberha.
How long do PTE results take?+
Pearson says results typically arrive in two days.
Does Canada accept PTE from South Africa?+
For Express Entry, only PTE Core. CLB 7 is listening 60, reading 60, writing 69 and speaking 68.
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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