- PTE fee
- 10,000 TL
- Centres
- 12
- IELTS for comparison
- 12,000 TL
- Results
- About 48 hours
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Where to take PTE in Turkey and what it costs
| Test | Fee (Pearson price finder) |
|---|---|
| PTE Academic | 10,000 TL |
| PTE Academic UKVI | 10,000 TL |
| PTE Core | 10,000 TL |
| PTE Home A1, A2, B1 | 8,500 TL |
Pearson's finder lists 12 centres across Turkey, including Istanbul, Ankara, Denizli, Erzurum and Van (checked 25 September 2026). UKVI sessions have run in Istanbul since before 2021, when Pearson added UK-approved centres in Ankara and at Dokuz Eylul University in Izmir.
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- Summarize Group Discussion (SGD, Academic)
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- Respond to a Situation (RTS)
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- Read Aloud
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- Write from Dictation
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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 in Turkey?
PTE is 2,000 TL cheaper, returns results in about two days and is accepted for UK, Australian and New Zealand visas and most universities abroad. IELTS reaches 24 cities against PTE's 12 and has a human speaking examiner. For Canada, choose PTE Core or IELTS General Training, not PTE Academic. Book whichever you score higher on in a scored mock.
Frequently asked questions
How much is the PTE exam fee in Turkey?+
10,000 TL for PTE Academic, PTE Academic UKVI or PTE Core, and 8,500 TL for PTE Home, per Pearson's price finder on 25 September 2026.
Where can I take PTE in Turkey?+
Pearson lists 12 centres, including Istanbul, Ankara, Denizli, Erzurum and Van. UKVI sessions run in Istanbul, Ankara and Izmir.
Is PTE cheaper than IELTS in Turkey?+
Yes. PTE costs 10,000 TL and IELTS on computer at the British Council costs 12,000 TL.
Does Canada accept PTE from Turkey?+
For Express Entry, only PTE Core. CLB 7 is listening 60, reading 60, writing 69 and speaking 68.
Official sources
Guide updated 25 September 2026. This guide helps you plan test preparation; check the current rules for your own program.
- Pearson: test centres and fees (price finder, checked 25 Sep 2026)
- Pearson: two new PTE UKVI centres in Turkey (July 2021)
- Pearson: new Home Affairs requirements for PTE Academic (7 Aug 2025)
- British Council Turkey: IELTS dates, fees and locations
- gov.uk: Skilled Worker knowledge of English
- Home Affairs: Competent English
- IRCC: language testing for Express Entry
- IELTS in Turkey compared
- PTE for the UK: UKVI scores by route
- PTE Core to CLB calculator
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