- PTE Academic fee
- USD 185
- Centres listed
- 8 (11 Oct 2026)
- PTE Core
- Not offered
- UK visa (B2)
- 59 each
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Can you take PTE in Vietnam?
Pearson prices PTE Academic and PTE Academic UKVI at USD 185 in Vietnam. On 25 September 2026 its centre finder showed no Vietnamese centres; on 11 October 2026 its centre list showed 8: EMG Education and Duc Anh in Ho Chi Minh City, two Scotch AGS centres in Ho Chi Minh City, EMG Education and HCI Education in Hanoi, Can Tho University and Duy Tan University in Da Nang. Confirm dates in your myPTE account before you plan around a deadline.
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- Summarize Group Discussion (SGD, Academic)
Listen to the discussion, record a summary and compare with a model.
- Respond to a Situation (RTS)
Practise the Academic task; check the page for Core timing differences.
- Read Aloud
Record and replay your reading to review clarity and pace.
- Write from Dictation
Listen to a sentence and check the words you typed.
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| Plan | Access | Price |
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| Quick Pass | 15 days | VND 240,889 |
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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.
Frequently asked questions
How much is the PTE exam fee in Vietnam?+
USD 185 for PTE Academic or PTE Academic UKVI, per Pearson's price finder on 25 September 2026.
Is there a PTE test centre in Vietnam?+
Yes. Pearson's centre list showed 8 on 11 October 2026, in Ho Chi Minh City, Hanoi, Can Tho and Da Nang. Check live dates in your myPTE account.
Can I take PTE Core in Vietnam for Canada?+
No. PTE Core is not offered in Vietnam. Use IELTS General Training or CELPIP for Express Entry.
What PTE score do I need for Australia from Vietnam?+
For tests from 7 August 2025, Competent English is listening 47, reading 48, writing 51 and speaking 54.
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: new Home Affairs requirements for PTE Academic (7 Aug 2025)
- British Council Vietnam: IELTS dates, fees and locations
- gov.uk: Skilled Worker knowledge of English
- Home Affairs: Competent English
- IRCC: language testing for Express Entry
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