- Fee
- USD 305
- Centres
- 1 (Dar es Salaam)
- Results
- About 2 days
- UK visa (B2)
- 59 each
Where to take PTE in Tanzania and what it costs
| Test | Fee (Pearson price finder) |
|---|---|
| PTE Academic | USD 305 |
| PTE Academic UKVI | USD 305 |
| PTE Core | USD 305 |
| PTE Home A1, A2 or B1 | USD 255 |
Pearson's price finder lists one test centre in Tanzania, in Dar es Salaam (checked 30 September 2026). Pearson says results typically arrive in two days.
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| Plan | Access | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sprint Pass | 7 days | TZS 14,963.56 |
| Quick Pass | 15 days | TZS 23,959.69 |
| Boost | 30 days | TZS 41,951.95 |
| Ascent | 60 days | TZS 68,940.34 |
| Elite | 90 days | TZS 89,931.31 |
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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 Tanzania?
Both tests are only offered in Dar es Salaam. PTE is priced in dollars (USD 305) and IELTS in shillings (TZS 902,000); compare them at the day's exchange rate. 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 Tanzania?+
USD 305 for PTE Academic, PTE Academic UKVI or PTE Core, per Pearson's price finder on 30 September 2026.
Where can I take PTE in Tanzania?+
Pearson lists one test centre, in Dar es Salaam.
How long do PTE results take?+
Pearson says results typically arrive in two days.
Does Canada accept PTE from Tanzania?+
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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