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PTE exam fee | Introduction
Pearson Test of English Academic is a language proficiency test recognized by global universities and the immigration process. Pearson PLC group conducts the PTE exam (PTE Academic and PTE general) to test students’ ability in English language proficiency. This article will give an overview of the PTE exam and elaborate on the PTE exam fee, cancellation, and rescheduling fees.
Where can you study or migrate using PTE academic?
Major countries accepting PTE scores are as follows-
- PTE Canada (applicable for study visas in the non-SDS category)
- PTE UK (accepted for study, work, and settlement visas)
- PTE Australia (to study and migrate)
- PTE New Zealand (approved for student and migration visa)
- Others- China, South Africa, Nigeria, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Japan, South Korea, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Taiwan, Vietnam, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Norway, Sweden, Egypt, Iraq, Israel, Jordan, Oman, Saudi Arabia, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, Bangladesh, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Spain, Thailand.
What is the PTE exam structure?
Pearson PLC group conducts PTE academic exam, a computer-based test in four sections- reading, writing, listening, and speaking. Also, the PTE at-home test is available for students willing to take the exam at home.
- PTE Academic is a single test session that assesses real-life English for two hours.
- Three parts of the PTE test include speaking, writing, reading, and listening, with 20 questions.
- Speaking and writing take 54-67 min, the reading component takes 29-0 min, and the listening section takes 30-43 min with different question formats.
Why choose PTE Academic?
- PTE uses AI to assess your grades which avoids human ranking resulting in a fair, secure, and unbiased grading.
- PTE Academic is a go-to option by governments, colleges, and universities and helps students with overseas education.
- You can get your PTE Academic exam test scores within 48 hours of taking the test, which makes PTE unique.
How can you pay the PTE exam fee?
When you book your appointment, ensure that you pay in the currency of the country where you intend to take your PTE test. If you want to take the test in the USA but are in India, you should pay in dollars. Your registration will not go through if your payment is incorrect.
Accepted payment modes
PearsonPTE does not accept Paypal, and you can choose from credit (Visa, Master card, American Express, JCB) or debit (Visa or Master card) cards for your exam fee payment.
Country-wise PTE exam fee
- India PTE exam fee (inclusive of 18% tax)- INR 14,700 for PTE Academic and PTE Academic online
- Australia PTE exam fee (inclusive of 10% tax) AUD 385 for PTE Academic and PTE Academic online
- China PTE exam fee (inclusive of 10% tax) USD 299 for PTE Academic and PTE Academic online
- New Zealand PTE exam fee (inclusive of 15% tax) NZD 385 for PTE Academic and PTE Academic online
Note that the PTE exam fees are susceptible to change in the future. So, always check the official website for details about PTE test centers and fees.
PTE registration fee
The fee you pay for your PTE exam is the PTE registration fee which is INR 14,700. If you are scheduling and booking your PTE within 48 hours of your PTE test date, you need to pay an extra fee, also known as PTE late booking fee.
PTE exam cancellation fees
Consider the scenario where you book for your PTE Academic test but change your mind and want to cancel the examination. You can claim a full refund if you cancel your PTE Academic exam before 14 calendar days. If you have less than 14 calendar days for your exam and wish to cancel, you will receive a partial refund of 50%, provided you have at least seven days for your exam. If you cancel your PTE exam in less than seven calendar days, you are not entitled to a refund. Note that your test date is exclusive to the cancellation or rescheduling policy. Remember to count the days irrespective of the test date.
PTE exam rescheduling fees
Consider the scenario wherein you want to reschedule your PTE academic exam to a different date. You must pay 50% of the PTE test fee if you decide to reschedule 14 days before your test date.
Remember that you should reschedule at least seven days before your exam date. If you reschedule for less than seven calendar days, you are not entitled to a refund. Also, the policy does not include the PTE test date, so calculate the days irrespective of the test date.
Key takeaways
- Using PTE academic, you can study and migrate overseas to popular countries like Australia, Canada, the UK, and the US.
- The PTE exam fee is INR 147000 in India, but you should pay for the country where you intend to take your PTE test.
- You can pay your PTE exam fee by credit (Visa, Master card, American Express, JCB) or debit (Visa or Master card) because they don’t accept Paypal.
- If you cancel your PTE Academic exam before 14 calendar days, you get a full refund; when you cancel at least before seven calendar days, you get a partial 50% refund. As per PTE Academic exam policy, you will not get a refund if you cancel in less than seven calendar days.
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FAQ
Q1. Do I have to pay PTE registration fees every time I appear for the test?
Answer- Yes, you are required to pay the fee every time you register for it.
Q2. Are there any concessions for the PTE test fee?
Answer- No, there aren’t any because PTE is at a competitive price.
Q3. What is the PTE exam fee if I want to take the test in India?
Answer- PTE exam fee is INR 14700 if you take the exam in India; always check the official website for any changes in the pricing.
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