- PTE in Sudan
- Not listed
- Egypt
- EGP 8,600
- Addis Ababa
- USD 250
- UK visa (B2)
- 59 each
No PTE centre in Sudan: where to test instead
Sudan is not in the country list of Pearson's price finder. These are the nearest countries that are, with the fee Pearson lists for PTE Academic (the same as PTE Academic UKVI and PTE Core in each).
| Country | PTE Academic fee | Centres |
|---|---|---|
| Egypt | EGP 8,600 | 6: Giza (4), Cairo, Alexandria |
| Ethiopia | USD 250 | 1: Addis Ababa |
| Saudi Arabia | USD 425 | 7: Riyadh, Jeddah, Dhahran |
| United Arab Emirates | AED 1,520 | 6: Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Al Ain |
Fees and centres were read on Pearson's price finder on 11 October 2026. Check the entry rules for the country you will test in before you book.
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Practice PTE Academic βThe 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 Β· R60 Β· W69 Β· 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 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 |
| 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 |
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. UCT's results must be no more than two years old, and these are the minimums for consideration; faculties can set higher.
Frequently asked questions
Can I take PTE in Sudan?+
No. Pearson's price finder does not list Sudan, so there is no test centre to book in the country.
Where is the nearest PTE centre to Sudan?+
Egypt has six centres (EGP 8,600) in Giza, Cairo and Alexandria; Ethiopia has one in Addis Ababa (USD 250).
IELTS or PTE for Sudanese candidates?+
Neither runs in Sudan. Both run in Cairo and Addis Ababa: PTE is EGP 8,600 in Egypt against EGP 9,400 to 10,200 for IELTS. McGill does not accept PTE for graduate programmes and Wits does not list it, so check your university first.
Does Canada accept PTE from Sudan?+
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)
- University of Melbourne: English language requirements
- McGill: undergraduate English language proficiency
- University of Cape Town: language requirements
- gov.uk: Skilled Worker knowledge of English
- Home Affairs: Competent English
- IRCC: language testing for Express Entry
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