- Fee
- USD 295
- Centres
- 1 (Lusaka)
- Results
- About 2 days
- UK visa (B2)
- 59 each
Where to take PTE in Zambia and what it costs
| Test | Fee (Pearson price finder) |
|---|---|
| PTE Academic | USD 295 |
| PTE Academic UKVI | USD 295 |
| PTE Core | USD 295 |
| PTE Home A1 | USD 250 |
Pearson's price finder lists one test centre in Zambia, in Lusaka (checked 30 September 2026). Pearson says results typically arrive in two days.
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| Plan | Access | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sprint Pass | 7 days | ZMW 102.68 |
| Quick Pass | 15 days | ZMW 164.41 |
| Boost | 30 days | ZMW 287.87 |
| Ascent | 60 days | ZMW 473.07 |
| Elite | 90 days | ZMW 617.10 |
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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 Zambia?
Both are tested in Lusaka. IELTS at the British Council is ZMW 7,900 and has a face-to-face speaking test; PTE is USD 295, scored by software. Both are accepted for UK and Australian visas; Canada's Express Entry takes PTE Core, not PTE Academic. Compare the two fees in kwacha on the day you book, then decide by a scored mock of each.
Frequently asked questions
How much does PTE cost in Zambia?+
USD 295 for PTE Academic, PTE Academic UKVI or PTE Core, per Pearson's price finder on 30 September 2026.
Where can I take PTE in Zambia?+
Pearson lists one test centre, in Lusaka.
How long do PTE results take?+
Pearson says results typically arrive in two days.
Does Canada accept PTE from Zambia?+
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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