- PTE in Bolivia
- Not listed
- Peru (Lima)
- USD 255
- Argentina (Buenos Aires)
- USD 240
- Brazil (8 centres)
- USD 235
No PTE centre in Bolivia: where to test instead
Bolivia is not in the country list of Pearson's price finder, and neither is Paraguay. These are the nearest countries that are; each price covers PTE Academic, PTE Academic UKVI and PTE Core.
| Country | PTE Academic fee | Centres |
|---|---|---|
| Peru | USD 255 | 1: Lima |
| Chile | USD 265 | 1: Santiago |
| Argentina | USD 240 | 1: Buenos Aires |
| Brazil | USD 235 | 8, including São Paulo, Brasília, Rio de Janeiro and Curitiba |
Check the entry rules for the country you will test in before you book. If your university accepts IELTS Online (Academic), that is the only English test the official finders list without travel.
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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. The United States sets no IELTS or PTE score for the student visa: each university sets its own, and some do not accept PTE at all.
What universities ask for
Each university sets its own English score, and some do not take PTE at all. Universities we checked on their official pages:
| University / level | PTE Academic | IELTS |
|---|---|---|
| University of Toronto (Canada), undergraduate | PTE Academic 65, no part below 60 | IELTS Academic 6.5, no band below 6.0 |
| McGill University (Canada), undergraduate | PTE Academic 65, no component below 60 | IELTS Academic 6.5, no component below 6.0 |
| McGill University, graduate programmes | Not accepted | IELTS Academic 6.5 (some programmes ask more) |
| University of Melbourne (Australia), English Level 1 | PTE Academic 64, at least 60 in each skill | IELTS 6.5, at least 6.0 in each skill |
| Arizona State University (US), first-year, most majors | PTE Academic 53 | IELTS 6.0 |
Toronto accepts IELTS Online and UKVI sittings of both tests, but not One Skill Retake, and wants every IELTS score from a single test date. McGill accepts IELTS (including IELTS for UKVI) only when sent electronically by the test centre, and does not accept One Skill Retake. McGill does not accept PTE, IELTS Online or One Skill Retake for graduate admission. Melbourne gives every course an English level on its course page; Level 1 is the lowest in its table. ASU asks more for some colleges: engineering is IELTS 6.5 or PTE 58, and its nursing degree does not accept PTE.
Frequently asked questions
Can I take PTE in Bolivia?+
No. Pearson's price finder does not list Bolivia, so there is no centre to book in the country.
Where is the nearest PTE centre to La Paz?+
Lima, Peru (USD 255) or Santiago, Chile (USD 265). Buenos Aires (USD 240) and Brazil's eight centres (USD 235) cost less.
IELTS or PTE for Bolivian candidates?+
Neither has a test centre in Bolivia. IELTS Online (Academic) can be taken from home if your university accepts it; otherwise both run in Lima, where PTE is USD 255 and IELTS USD 299 at IDP or PEN 1,020 at the British Council.
Does Canada accept PTE from Bolivia?+
For Express Entry, only PTE Core, not PTE Academic. CLB 7 is listening 60, reading 60, writing 69 and speaking 68. Universities decide for study: McGill accepts PTE Academic 65 for undergraduate entry but not for graduate programmes.
Official sources
Reviewed 11 October 2026. This guide helps you plan test preparation; check the current rules for your own program.
- Pearson: test centres and fees (price finder)
- IELTS: test centres in Bolivia
- University of Toronto: English language requirements
- McGill: undergraduate English language proficiency
- McGill: graduate English language proficiency
- University of Melbourne: English language requirements
- Arizona State University: international first-year admission
- gov.uk: Skilled Worker knowledge of English
- Home Affairs: Competent English
- IRCC: language testing for Express Entry
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